2026 Kia K4 · The 190-hp turbo engine

Which 2026 Kia K4 trims have the 190-hp turbo engine?

One of the five trims. 2026 sedan published ; 2027 announced separately. Excludes $1,245 . The 190-hp engine is standard on the GT-Line Turbo. The LX, LXS, EX and GT-Line can't be ordered with it. The cheapest K4 with it costs $28,390. It's a GT-Line Turbo.

Our K4 data has all five US 2026 K4 sedan , standard 16–18-inch wheels, GT-Line Sunroof and GT-Line Premium Package, Turbo Technology and red interior , and power flow. It doesn't have the separate K4 Hatchback, Forte, announced 2027 model-year changes, paint choices, paint/interior pairing rules and port/dealer yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Trim by trim

TrimHow you get itCheapest with it
LXNot offeredNot offered
LXSNot offeredNot offered
EXNot offeredNot offered
GT-LineNot offeredNot offered
GT-Line TurboStandard$28,390As it comes

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The cheapest K4 with the 190-hp turbo engine

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GT-Line Turbo

$28,390

 

2026 sedan MSRP; 2027 announced separately. Excludes $1,245 destination.

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Situation

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Front-drive only

Front wheels push

GT-Line Turbo sends 190 and 195 through an eight-speed automatic to the front wheels. It has independent multi-link rear , but that does not drive the rear wheels.

How this works

All 2026 K4 sedan are only. GT-Line uses the 147-hp 2.0L/IVT; GT-Line Turbo alone adds the 190-hp and eight-speed automatic. Neither has . No , rear motor or driveshaft is fitted. Wheel states and power flow are qualitative, not a traction, stopping-distance or fixed torque-split prediction. Changing the build resets selected . Winter tire condition and surface matter on every trim.

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What your options change

This is a stock GT-Line Turbo. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the car.

  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • Has Smart Key
  • Has Harman Kardon
Engine
1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive
Front-wheel drive only
Torque
195 lb-ft
Rear suspension
Sport-tuned MacPherson front / independent multi-link rear
Tires
235/40R18 all-season tires
Seats
SynTex / ten-way power driver seat
Audio
Harman Kardon eight-speaker premium audio
Trunk
14.6 cu ft · sedan, SAE
Rear legroom
38.0″
Fuel
Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher
Driver assistance
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go standard; driver supervision required

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