Kia is clearing space in its lineup as it prepares for several new models. That means saying goodbye to a few popular gas models as Kia prepares for the EV4 and another new electric car that will arrive soon.
Kia axes gas models for the EV4 and EV2
Kia’s lineup is due for a major overhaul in the UK as it prepares for its next-generation vehicles. The Korean automaker is trimming a few trim options on some of its most popular ICE models, while axing a few from the lineup altogether.
Like its new EVs, the Picanto and XCeed will now be offered in three trims: a base Pure model, a GT-Line, and a GT-Line S.
Kia said the move is to make it easier for buyers to find their favorite features. Meanwhile, the Ceed and Ceed SW will be cut from the lineup. Production will end at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia, where it has already stopped building Proceed models.
A company spokesperson confirmed to Autocar that the new lineup is to clear room at the facility to prepare for the EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan and hatchback.
According to the spokesperson, deliveries will begin “imminently” after Kia opened orders for both the EV4 Fastback and hatch variant earlier this year.
Kia is clearing production capacity for another new electric vehicle, the EV2, which is set to begin at the Zilina plant in early 2026.
The EV2 is Kia’s new entry-level EV that will sit underneath the EV3. Although prices, range, and more have yet to be revealed, it’s expected to be around 4,000 mm (157″) in length, or slightly smaller than the EV3.
Since the EV3 starts at £32,995 ($44,000), you can expect the smaller EV2 to be priced from around £25,000 ($33,500). We got a closer look at the EV2 testing in the Alps last month, revealing a more SUV-like profile.
Through the first half of 2025, the EV3 was the most popular retail EV in the UK. Will the EV4 or EV2 take over?
Either way, Kia is quickly gaining market share in the region. The Korean automaker is now the third top-selling car brand in the UK. With new EVs on the way, Kia is poised to gain momentum over the next few months.
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