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The Lima, Peru-born Belgian national has lived in 17 countries on four continents, worked for nine brands and speaks seven languages. He’s currently learning an eighth: Korean.
The Bavarian designer became a leader in Korea — first at Kia and eventually for Hyundai and Genesis, too.
Motor Intelligence estimated April’s seasonally adjusted, annualized sales rate at 17.3 million — only behind March’s 17.8 million, which had been the highest in four years.
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.6 percent to 15 percent in April, forecasters say, as consumers lock in prices poised to rise in coming months as tariffs take a toll on supply and selection.
The hatchback variant carries over design elements from the small K4 sedan.
The EV4 all-electric compact sedan will arrive in the first quarter of 2026.
The task force, launched this month, will seek to minimize the impact of U.S. tariffs on its finances and will craft plans to increase local sourcing of car components in the U.S.
The K4 sport wagon is distinguished by a floating roofline that extends toward the hatch and hidden rear door handles — key elements that Kia said accentuate athletic proportions and muscular profile
Steady demand for Kia vehicles and modest incentive spending will help Kia absorb some of the potential costs associated with tariffs.
Kia's 2026 EV4 compact car and K4 hatchback will add new entry points to the brand's existing electric and gasoline-powered lineups.
