Kia K3 (BL7)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codeBL7
ProductionOctober 2023 – present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedHyundai Accent (BN7)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)[1]
Length
  • 4,295 mm (169.1 in) (hatchback)
  • 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (sedan)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height
  • 1,495 mm (58.9 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (sedan)
Chronology
PredecessorKia Rio (YB)

The Kia K3 is a subcompact car (B-segment) manufactured by Kia since 2023 as a successor to the Rio. Developed under the codename BL7,[2] the K3 is available in hatchback and sedan body styles. The K3 nameplate was previously used by the Chinese and South Korean market Forte/Cerato, which will be renamed to the K4 in the future as Kia is realigning their passenger car nomenclature.[3]

Overview

The K3 was first teased on 4 August 2023,[4] and was revealed on 8 August 2023 in Mexico.[5] The hatchback version was announced on 5 October 2023.[6][7]

The model is offered with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated Smartstream G1.6 petrol engine that makes 123 PS (121 hp; 90 kW) and 154 N⋅m (15.7 kg⋅m; 114 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Smartstream G2.0 petrol engine that makes 152 PS (150 hp; 112 kW) and 142 N⋅m (14.5 kg⋅m; 105 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.4-liter Kappa engine from the fourth-generation Rio will be retained, albeit for some export markets.[8][9]

Markets

Mexico

In the Mexican market, the K3 is available in four variants; L, LX, EX, and GT-Line.[10]

GCC

The K3 was launched in the GCC markets on 5 December 2023.

Powertrain

Model Years Transmission Power Torque
Petrol
Kappa Dual CVVT 2023–present 6-speed manual 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 6,000 rpm 13.2 kg⋅m (129 N⋅m; 95 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
Smartstream G1.6 MPi 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic		 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) at 6,300 rpm 15.7 kg⋅m (154 N⋅m; 114 lbf⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm
Smartstream G2.0 MPi 6-speed automatic 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 6,200 rpm 19.6 kg⋅m (192 N⋅m; 142 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm

References

  1. ↑ García, Gerardo (4 August 2023). "¿Adiós al Forte? El KIA K3 se presentará en México la siguiente semana". Motorpasión México.
  2. ↑ "North America AutoForecastVehicle" (PDF). Autoevolution.
  3. ↑ Autocosmos (2023-08-08). "Nuevo KIA K3 2024, así es el reemplazo del Rio sedán". Autocosmos (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  4. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian. "2024 Kia K3 Sedan Teased Ahead Of August 8 Debut, Is It A Rio Or Forte?". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  5. ↑ Lye, Gerard (August 9, 2023). "2024 Kia K3 sedan debuts in Mexico – Rio successor with 1.6L, 2.0L engines; 6MT, 6AT; available as GT-Line". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ Gerlach, Nicolás (2023-10-05). "Kia estrena en México el nuevo K3 hatchback". La Tercera. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  7. ↑ Velázquez, Francisco (2023-10-03). "Kia K3 Hatchback: Primer vistazo". Autoanalítica (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  8. ↑ "Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3". CarGuide.PH. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "The all-new Kia K3 is South Korea's City, Vios fighter". Top Gear Philippines. 9 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kia K3 2024 | Sedán". Kia México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-07.
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