The Kia K4 has been handed its ANCAP safety report card, and the grades are split. Most of the range aced the test with five stars, but the base S variant without the optional Safety Pack lagged behind with just four.
For Kia, it’s a case of history repeating. The old Cerato also offered differing levels of safety across grades, leaving buyers to navigate a minefield of spec sheets. Once again, consumers are being asked to pay extra for features that should really be standard.
The K4 Sport, Sport+, GT-Line, and S with Safety Pack ticked all the boxes. They were applauded for solid crash protection, strong crash avoidance technology, and a relatively low “aggressivity” risk to other vehicles. These are the cars fleet managers and private buyers alike can feel confident about.
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The base S without the Safety Pack, however, tells another story. Its autonomous emergency braking system can’t detect or respond in T-bone intersection crashes, and its lane-keep assist fails to spot cars and motorcycles in the next lane. These omissions slashed its Safety Assist score by 13%, pulling the overall rating down. Vulnerable road user protection also dipped compared with higher trims.
ANCAP Chief Executive Carla Hoorweg was blunt: “In 2025, safety should not be treated as a pay-for option.” Her advice is simple—check carefully before you buy, because not all K4s are created equal. Her message to Kia is equally clear: safety shouldn’t be something added on like metallic paint or a leather pack.
Style-wise, the K4 isn’t universally considered attractive. Its bold lines divide opinion here at gaycarboys.com , much like a sequinned jumpsuit at Mardi Gras—some love it, some wish it stayed in the closet.
| MODEL VARIANT | ENGINE | ADULT OCCUPANT PROTECTION | CHILD OCCUPANT PROTECTION | VRU PROTECTION | SAFETY ASSIST | ANCAP SAFETY RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2.0 litre petrol | 83% | 80% | 73% | 64% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2025) |
| S with Safety Pack | 2.0 litre petrol | 83% | 80% | 77% | 77% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2025) |
| Sport | 2.0 litre petrol | 83% | 80% | 77% | 77% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2025) |
| Sport+ | 2.0 litre petrol | 83% | 80% | 77% | 77% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2025) |
| GT-Line | 1.6 litre petrol turbo | 83% | 80% | 77% | 77% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2025) |
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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