Kia’s smallest electrical SUV is predicted to reach with sub-$30k pricing and futuristic styling impressed by the a lot bigger EV9 flagship
August 24, 2023 at 06:58
Kia is quickly increasing its electrical vary with extra SUVs protecting a broader spectrum of segments. Following the market launch of the Kia EV9 flagship earlier this 12 months and the upcoming Sportage-sized EV5 that may quickly debut in China, our spy photographers caught their smaller brother, the EV4, testing on European soil.
Regardless of the heavy camouflage protecting the biggest portion of the SUV’s bodywork, the Kia origins are clear from the futuristic triangular wheels and the vertically-stacked LED headlights. The black pillars and the greenhouse are additionally much like the bigger EV5 and EV9, whereas the rear finish has hints of the EV6 low-slung crossover when it comes to the taillight association.
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Whereas it’s onerous to inform and not using a reference, the footprint of the Kia EV4 seems to be someplace between the 4,195 mm (165.2 inches) of the Soul and the 4,420 mm (174.0 inches) of the Niro. In our eyes, it seems just like the Korean model needs to place its new SUV close to the highest of the B-SUV section when it comes to dimensions, competing towards the likes of the lately facelifted Peugeot e-2008, but additionally referring to VW’s upcoming ID.3-Sized SUV.
As with all electrical fashions from Hyundai and Kia, the EV4 is predicted to journey on the widely-used E-GMP structure. Nonetheless, in contrast to the 800V battery present in the remainder of Kia’s EV lineup, it would get a 400V setup and a single electrical motor for extra reasonably priced pricing. Talking of which, rumors counsel an entry worth beneath the $30,000 mark, making it the most affordable electrical Kia – not less than till the even smaller EV3 arrives.
Judging from the shortage of provisional parts, the prototype seems to be very near production-ready standing which means {that a} debut could be imminent. Stories counsel that Kia would possibly present us the EV4 in late 2023, or within the first quarter of 2024.
