The Kia EV4 Fastback, the brand’s first electric saloon, will arrive in September priced from £40,895.
Sold alongside the Europe-made EV4 hatchback, the Fastback is expected to be more of a niche seller in the UK given it has been designed as more of a global model for the Korean firm – similar to the positioning of the Audi’s A6 Saloon compared to A6 Saloon.
In the UK, the Fastback, to be built in Korea, draws power exclusively from a 81.4kWh battery (compared to the entry £34,695 hatch’s 58.3kWh pack).
It is the most aerodynamic model Kia has ever made with a drag coefficient of 0.23Cd (thanks in part to active front air flaps), which helps the car achieve up to 380 miles of range from a single charge.
What’s more, its 400V system allows for a 10-80% charge in 31 minutes.
Power comes from a 201bhp front motor that can push the car to 62mph from standing in 7.9secs.
With those figures and starting price, this positions the Fastback squarely at Tesla’s Model 3.
It is sold in two trims, GT-Line and the £45,395 GT-Line S.
Inside, it is the same layout as the hatch: a 12.3in segments for infotainment and instrumentation, divided by a 5.3in climate panel. Boot space is rated at 490-litres
Order books are now open, with deliveries to begin from September.
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A design I find intriguing and will look forward to seeing them on the road, but not one I'd ever want myself.
More of these designs rather than generic blob crossovers please!
“…similar to the positioning of the Audi’s A6 Saloon compared to A6 Saloon.”
“Power comes from a 201bhp front motor that can push the car to 62mph from standing in 7.9secs.
With those figures and starting price, this positions the Fastback squarely at Tesla’s Model 3.”
This has major five to five energy.