{"id":68772,"date":"2025-02-17T18:33:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/?p=68772"},"modified":"2025-02-17T18:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:33:20","slug":"kia-ev4-harmony-of-contrasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-harmony-of-contrasts\/","title":{"rendered":"KIA EV4, HARMONY OF CONTRASTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Kia revealed the exterior design of the EV4, in both sedan and hatchback versions, ahead of the brand&#8217;s second EV Day. Developed to increase the attractiveness of Kia&#8217;s electric range, the model features a modern design and advanced technologies: \u2018The Kia EV4 is a clear reflection of our commitment to rethink mobility and expand the boundaries of what design can achieve. By offering the EV4 in two variants, sedan and hatchback, we are offering our customers the unique experience of modernity and practicality that characterises Kia&#8217;s EV family, capable of adapting to different lifestyles and responding to a variety of needs,\u2019 said Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[cec29f6fdf93803839c]\" data-title=\"kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840&#215;2160-2\" title=\"kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840&#215;2160-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-68765\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271170%27%20height%3D%27658%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201170%20658%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271170%27%20height%3D%27658%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-sedan-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Designed applying the principles of Kia&#8217;s \u2018Opposites United\u2019 design philosophy, the EV4 develops the harmony resulting from contrasting elements in a way never seen before in the compact segment. The distinctive styling cues of this design philosophy can be found in the vehicle&#8217;s dynamic contours, which combine sharp, distinctive lines with bold technical details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[d20c72a2077e90b454b]\" data-title=\"kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840&#215;2160-2\" title=\"kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840&#215;2160-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-68767\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271170%27%20height%3D%27658%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201170%20658%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271170%27%20height%3D%27658%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kia-ev4-hatchback-baseline-visuals-highres-3840x2160-2.png 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><em>Kia EV4 Hatchback<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Every detail of the EV4 design expresses a personality that goes beyond traditional canons. According to the statement, with both the EV4 sedan and EV4 hatchback, Kia&#8217;s design approach ensures that both models are equally at home on urban roads or cross-continental adventures. \u2018In this unprecedented sedan interpretation, EV4 comes with a low, elegant front end and a sleek silhouette. The EV4 hatchback, on the other hand, is agile and versatile. Distinctive and clean, it is designed to stand out in all conditions,\u2019 concluded Habib.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":68769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[505,2846],"class_list":["post-68772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","tag-kia-en","tag-kia-ev4-en"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-04 02:16:19","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68772"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68774,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68772\/revisions\/68774"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}