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Kia Australia product boss “would love” the K4 Wagon, but it might be too niche
- Kia Australia is considering adding a wagon variant to its lineup, with the prototype already spotted testing in Europe.
- The Kia K4 Wagon is not yet confirmed for the Australian market due to declining demand for wagons.
- The prospect of a K4 Wagon being offered in Australia is hindered by the evolving SUV-centric market.
- Kia Australia's product boss, Roland Rivero, expressed interest in the K4 Wagon but cited challenges in justifying its business case.
- The K4 Wagon could potentially be reserved for a GT performance model, although cost implications need to be considered.
- The K4 Hatch variant is set to introduce a more efficient petrol engine and transmission combo towards the end of 2025.
- The upcoming K4 Hatch will feature a new powertrain similar to the one found in the Seltos SUV.
- The new powertrain for the K4 Hatch aims to improve CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency compared to the current options in the K4 range.
- Kia plans to apply the new drivetrain to both the K4 Hatch and Sedan models by the fourth quarter of 2025.
- There is no official confirmation yet about a hybrid variant for the Kia K4, but a hybrid version could potentially be introduced in the future.
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