Presentation expected this year
Kia, like any other automaker, has been actively developing a line of crossovers in recent years, but the automaker does not forget sedans.
New spy shots showed the Kia sedan, which should replace the Forte. Rumor has it that Kia may rename the car the K4 using the brand's new alphanumeric naming strategy.
The new car has a sporty fastback roofline. The new K4 is expected to offer around 100mm of extra wheelbase, assuming Kia maintains the size difference between the Rio, which could be rebadged as the K3, and this Forte replacement.
While the next Rio and the current Forte have the rear door handles in a conventional location, the K4 has the handle moved up toward the door frame, near the C-pillar, giving the car more of a coupe-like ambiance.< /p>
The current updated version of the Forte premiered in June 2021, so the K4 is expected to be introduced in mid-2024.