It may seem like hatchbacks are a dying breed, but Kia thinks otherwise. The Korean automaker announced that it’ll be selling its slick-looking K4 Hatchback Stateside earlier this year. Now, the ...

Last week I covered the news that Kia released official pricing for its handsome new 2026 K4 Hatchback. Despite being named the K4 Hatchback, a debate sparked in the comments about whether it ought to ...

Kia has cranked up the fun factor on its compact lineup with the new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a sporty counterpart to the K4 sedan. With prices starting under $25,000 (before destination fees), the new ...

It’s sad that the hatchback body is largely gone from the compact car class. Thankfully, though, Mazda is still carrying the torch with its 3 badge, and offers sleek design, pleasing interior ...

Good news, everyone: the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback is officially joining Kia’s lineup as its most utilitarian (and fun) small-car option, and on Monday, we finally learned how much it costs. There will be ...

In recent years, crossovers and SUVs have largely replaced small sedans and hatchbacks in the U.S. lineup of most brands. Kia itself discontinued its previous five-door Forte when the third-generation ...

The design of the Kia K4 may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but based on newly-released prices, it starts to make a strong case for itself on value. With pricing now confirmed, the hatch variant of Kia ...

All-new hatchback version joins K4 sedan Shorter in length but more spacious than K4 sedan Only available in three uplevel trims Pricing starts at $26,085 (all prices include $1,195 destination charge ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

There’s a sedan version too, if you’d rather. The same premium-level qualities are on board with both. The first obvious quality of the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 compact hatchback is its striking, racy design ...

Our fondness for the current-generation Honda Civic is well documented. The model line has been a repeat finalist in our Car of the Year of the program, first in 2022 when the 11th incarnation of the ...

In recent years, the automotive market has seen a significant shift in consumer preferences, with many drivers opting for hatchbacks over traditional small SUVs. This change is driven by several ...