2026 Kia EV4 GT Is Already Showing Off On The Road originally appeared on Autoblog.
Kia Prepares Another Subtle Hot Hatch
Just as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was soon followed by the slightly mellower Kia EV6 GT, so the recently revealed Ioniq 6 N will soon be followed by a mildly tamer EV4 GT (yes, keeping up with the nomenclature hierarchy can be confusing). These spy shots give a hint of what to expect from the new Kia, which was already confirmed with this year's launch of the new EV4, as were regular AWD trims. However, while the Ioniq 5 N, Ioniq 6 N, and EV6 GT all produce a peak of 641 horsepower, our spies say the EV4 dual-motor variants will offer between 430 and 480 hp and hit 62 mph in under four seconds. But there's probably a good reason for the power cap.
EV4 GT Aims To Offer Mass Appeal
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If the EV6 GT were as extreme as the Ioniq 5 N, it would require a similar price, and that's especially risky in the current market. At Hyundai, the Ioniq N models are statement vehicles meant to grab attention and act as a sort of halo for electric performance. That's why the company told Australian media that it doesn't care whether the car sells or not. With the EV4, which is available as both a hatchback and a sedan, Kia is seemingly planning to offer an even more restrained but still sporty take on the electric recipe.
Our spies report that the cabin will closely mirror previous GT models with model-specific sports seats, a D-shaped steering wheel, high-performance drive modes, unique digital displays, and more upmarket audio. Again, like the EV6 GT, this cabin will be far more restrained than that of the all-black Ioniq 6 N and feature lighter, more inviting upholstery.
Production Bodywork Indicates Imminent Reveal
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All of the above is speculative, but we don't have long to wait for updates. The prototype in these spy shots is an almost finished product, with the exterior showing lime green painted brake calipers behind diamond-face wheels that are only missing their center caps. We can't see much more beneath the canvas camouflage, but the production taillights and headlights seem to be identical to those on the regular car, graphics included. Even the upward-angled gloss black trim on the rear bumper matches that of the EV4 GT-Line, again highlighting just how discreet this hot hatch will be. A Kia EV4 GT sedan has not yet been spied, but with a nearly finished prototype on the road in Europe and the regular EV4 on American asphalt, Kia will reveal all soon enough. A full launch is only expected early next year, however.
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2026 Kia EV4 GT Is Already Showing Off On The Road first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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