Looking to buy a small or medium wagon? Well, there isn’t much around in this space anymore. Until now. Kia has just unveiled its new K4 Sportswagon for Europe.
Firstly, this doesn’t look like it will be heading to Australia any time soon, unfortunately. However, it does show us the potential for a small practical wagon that isn’t an SUV for a change. It’s obviously based on the latest K4, currently available in hatch and sedan format in Australia, only it features an extended rear end and large boot.
More specifically, it uses the same 2720mm wheelbase as the K4 sedan and K4 hatch, but the overall length is 4695mm. That makes it 15mm shorter than the sedan but 255mm longer than the hatch, allowing for a 604L boot. The space extends to 1439L with the rear seats folded. For comparison, the hatch offers 438L and the sedan presents 508L.
In Europe the new K4 Sportswagon will be offered with five different powertrain options, including three 1.0-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder units, with two of those being mild-hybrids, and two 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder options. Outputs range from 85kW for all 1.0T offerings, and 110kW and 132kW for the 1.6T.
Not only is there a variety to choose from, Kia is also offering a six-speed manual for the 1.0T and 1.0T mild-hybrid. A manual wagon in 2026? Now that’s rare. All models are front-wheel drive.
Other highlights include a GT-Line trim level, as pictured, featuring sporty alloy wheels and exterior trimmings, with GT-Line seats and garnishes inside. All feature a 12.3-inch touch-screen media interface and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, with a 5.3-inch climate control display.
Tell us what you think, would you like to see more wagons being offered in Australia? See below for the full specs:
