Kia Canada has announced pricing for the all-new K4 Hatchback, and the starting price undercuts its segment competitors as well as its own price in the U.S.

The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $24,795, which is $500 more than the K4 sedan.

Once various fees and levies are factored in, the starting Canadian price is $27,390.

In the U.S., the car starts at $26,085 (USD), destination charge included. By today’s (Dec. 22) exchange rate, that works out to $35,874 of our Canadian loonies, a difference of more than $8,000 Canadian dollars.

Part of the reason for that starting price difference is we’re getting the LX trim as our entry-level model, while in the U.S. the K4 Hatchback starts with the EX, one up from our LX, which costs an additional $2,800 here.

Another issue that likely adds to the U.S. price is that country’s 25 per cent tariff on the non-CUSMA-compliant portion of Mexican-made cars. Canada’s tariff rate on Mexican cars: zero per cent.

Kia K4 Hatchback’s competitors

As hinted above, the K4 Hatchback also undercuts the competitors in its segment. These include the hatchback versions of the Toyota Corolla (starting MSRP of $24,820), Mazda3 ($26,000) and Honda Civic ($32,200).

There are some subcompact “SUVs” – think more headroom, less legroom – that cost less, but if you are looking for a compact car experience with a hatchback, the K4 is basically as affordable as it gets.

About 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback

The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback will be available in Canada starting in January. The sedan version launched here as a 2025 model.

Like the sedan version, the hatchback comes with a 2-litre four-cylinder engine with 147 hp and 132 lb.-ft. of torque mated to an intelligently variable transmission.

The GT-Line Turbo models get a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 190 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The GT-Line also gets a sportier suspension setup.

The hatchback is 28 centimetres (11 inches) shorter than the sedan but it has a cavernous cargo area of 629 litres behind the rear seats and 1,680 litres with the rear seats folded flat.

The interior features a dual-digital display setup that measures nearly 30 inches. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the board, and available features include a wireless phone charger, Harman Kardon audio system, Digital Key 2.0 with ultra-wideband technology and more.

Advanced driver assistance systems include Lane Keeping Assist and Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go.

Other available ADAS systems include Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround-View Monitor and Parking Distance Warning.

GT-Turbo models get Evasive Steering Assist to help drivers avoid obstacles and Highway Driving Assist 2.

K4 Hatchback prices

The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback has the following starting MSRPs in Canada:

• LX – $24,795
• EX – $27,595
• EX+ – $29,095
• EX Premium – $30,995
• GT-Line Turbo – $32,595
• GT-Line Turbo Limited – $35,595

K4 sedan prices

For comparison’s sake, let’s compare that to the sedan version.

The 2026 Kia K4 sedan has the following starting MSRPs:

• LX – $24,295
• EX – $27,095
• EX+ – $28,595
• EX Premium – $30,495
• GT-Line Turbo – $32,095
• GT-Line Turbo Limited – $35,095

The MSRP doesn’t include various fees and levies.

For full model details, visit the Kia Canada website.

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