The New York Auto Show is coming up next week, and Kia seems set to have one of the most intriguing exhibits at the show. The company has unveiled this teaser image, which is clearly the EV4 sedan That isn’t the only ride making an appearance at the event, however. Kia plans to unveil three new cars. Moreover, the company has dropped hints about these models, indicating that they will range from sedans to SUVs and even some intermediate options. They also mentioned that these vehicles represent different segments of their lineup.
One Really Obvious Reveal
One of these unveilings appears quite straightforward to decipher. Given the preview image showing the EV4 along with the reference to a sedan, it’s evident that one unveiling will mark the first appearance of the Kia EV4 sedan in North America. Even though this isn’t an entirely new model, it remains intriguing because Kia may well provide specifics about the electric vehicle’s power system at last. There could also be updates regarding pricing. Speculation has indicated that the EV4 might offer some sporty features For example, we have the simulated gear changes featured in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and an improved Kia EV6 GT. Additionally, we anticipate confirmation from Kia regarding the hatchback variant of the EV4 for the U.S. market.
A Few More Puzzling Ones
This leaves us with two additional options: an SUV, and another model that sits somewhere between an SUV and a sedan. According to Kia, this intermediate option provides "a sporty and versatile take within the compact car category." This description strongly suggests a hatchback, but the brand has yet to complete its launch process for these models. the K4 hatchback It was announced last year, making it a secure choice for our second mysterious launch. Additionally, as Kia mentioned that one of their three unveilings would include a "naturally aspirated" engine, the K4 hatchback aligns well with this criterion. However, we're somewhat concerned that Kia might not provide the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder found in the K4 GT-Line Turbo model.
This leaves only one final option, an electric SUV determined through the process of elimination. The potential choices are limited to two models: EV3 and EV5. They both fall under the category of electric SUVs; however, they differ slightly in size—EV3 resembles something similar to the Niro in dimensions whereas EV5 appears to align more closely with the Sportage’s sizing. This indicates a gap in Kia’s lineup specifically regarding this segment. the EV5 , even though the company had earlier stated they do not plan to offer it in the U.S. Conversely, the EV3 will be available. has already been verified for the U.S. Of course, it now faces new challenges regarding cost-effectiveness, particularly for the compact SUV segment. Kia apparently had plans to build it in Mexico , which is presently affected by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. This decision appears somewhat uncertain, but it leans towards the EV3. The final choice will need to be determined next week.