Report: All Kia EV4 Models To Get Fake Shifting Feature from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

by Chris Teague

Published: February 25th, 2025

report all kia ev4 models to get fake shifting feature from the hyundai ioniq 5 n

The Kia EV4 is due for release soon, and we’re learning more about the new electric model as the date approaches. CarScoops recently reported that all EV4 variants will get the simulated gear-shifting system from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, suggesting that Kia wants its new EV to offer at least a few thrills.

The simulated gear shift feature was originally planned as a performance model-only upgrade, but the decision to expand its use to all EV4 models could help ease previously gas-only buyers into the EV fold as it mimics the behavior of a traditional gas engine and transmission.

Another Ioniq 5 N feature, the fake rev limiter, will be reserved for the most performance-oriented EV4 configurations. It simulates the sound of revving a gas engine until it bounces off the redline and likely won’t be missed by everyday drivers without track day aspirations. The upcoming EV5 won’t sport the features due to it being an older model that has already been on sale in China for some time now.

We haven’t seen any detail on the new EV other than the teaser images shared by Kia, though we don’t have long to wait for more information. The automaker plans to fully reveal the EV4 at its EV Day 2025 in Spain and said it would reach American shores later this year.

[Images: Kia]

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Bd2 on Feb 26, 2025

The Kia EV4 is a rolling brothel of manlove.

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Lorenzo on Feb 26, 2025

This feature will soon be seen in CVTs. The only advantage I see is making it look like a manual (with a fake third pedal) will deter car thieves.

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