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{{Short description|Subcompact car}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}{{For|the model sold as the K3 in some markets|Kia Forte}}
{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Kia K3 (BL7)
| name = Kia K3 (BL7)
| image = 2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) front view.jpg
| image =
| caption =
| caption = 2023 Kia K3 GT-Line (Colombia)
| manufacturer = [[Kia]]
| manufacturer = [[Kia|Kia Corporation]]
| aka =
| aka =
| production = October 2023–present
| production = October 2023 – present
| model_years = 2024–present (Middle East)
| model_code = BL7
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
| Mexico: [[Monterrey, Nuevo Leon]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Monterrey Plant|KMMX]])
| Mexico: [[Pesquería]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Monterrey Plant|KMMX]])
}}
}}
| class = [[Subcompact car]] ([[B-segment|B]])
| class = [[Subcompact car]] ([[B-segment|B]])
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| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform =
| platform =
| related = [[Hyundai Accent#BN7|Hyundai Accent (BN7)]]
| related = [[Hyundai Accent#BN7|Hyundai Accent/Verna (BN7)]]
| engine = {{ubl|
| engine = {{ubl|
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
| 1.4 L ''[[Hyundai Kappa engine|Kappa]]'' [[Variable valve timing#Automotive|Dual-CVVT]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| 1.4 L ''[[Hyundai Kappa engine#G4LC|Kappa II]]'' [[Multi-point injection|MPi]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| 1.6 L [[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4FM|''Smartstream G1.6'']]
| 1.6 L [[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4FM|''Smartstream G1.6'']] MPi I4
⚫
| 2.0 L [[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4NJ|''Smartstream G2.0'']] MPi I4
[[Multi-point injection|MPi]] I4
⚫
| 2.0 L [[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4NJ|''Smartstream G2.0'']] [[Multi-point injection|MPi]] I4 (GT Line)
}}
}}
| powerout =
| powerout =
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}}
| weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Kia Rio#YB|Kia Rio (YB)]]
| predecessor = [[Kia Rio]]
}}
}}


The '''Kia K3''' is a [[subcompact car]] ([[B-segment]]) manufactured by [[Kia]] since 2023 as a successor to the [[Kia Rio|Rio]]. Developed under the codename BL7,<ref>{{Cite web |title=North America AutoForecastVehicle |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/pdf/news_attachements/ford-ranger-lightning-is-real-and-will-come-to-market-sooner-than-expected-207190.pdf |website=Autoevolution}}</ref> the K3 is available in [[hatchback]] and [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] body style. The K3 nameplate was previously used by the Chinese and South Korean market [[Kia Forte|Forte/Cerato]], which will be renamed to the K4 in the future as Kia is realigning their passenger car nomenclature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Autocosmos |date=2023-08-08 |title=Nuevo KIA K3 2024, así es el reemplazo del Rio sedán |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2023/08/08/nuevo-kia-k3-2024-asi-es-el-reemplazo-del-rio-sedan |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Autocosmos |language=es-MX}}</ref>
The '''Kia K3''' is a [[subcompact car]] ([[B-segment]]) manufactured by [[Kia]] since 2023 as a successor to the [[Kia Rio|Rio]]. Developed under the codename BL7,<ref>{{Cite web |title=North America AutoForecastVehicle |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/pdf/news_attachements/ford-ranger-lightning-is-real-and-will-come-to-market-sooner-than-expected-207190.pdf |website=Autoevolution}}</ref> the K3 is available in [[hatchback]] and [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] body styles. The K3 nameplate was previously used by the Chinese and South Korean market [[Kia Forte|Forte/Cerato]], which was succeeded by the [[Kia K4 (2025)|K4]] in 2024 as Kia is realigning their passenger car nomenclature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Autocosmos |date=2023-08-08 |title=Nuevo KIA K3 2024, así es el reemplazo del Rio sedán |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2023/08/08/nuevo-kia-k3-2024-asi-es-el-reemplazo-del-rio-sedan |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Autocosmos |language=es-MX}}</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The K3 was first teased on 4 August 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |title=2024 Kia K3 Sedan Teased Ahead Of August 8 Debut, Is It A Rio Or Forte? |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/680238/2024-kia-k3-sedan-teaser/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref> and was revealed on 8 August 2023 in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lye |first1=Gerard |title=2024 Kia K3 sedan debuts in Mexico – Rio successor with 1.6L, 2.0L engines; 6MT, 6AT; available as GT-Line |url=https://paultan.org/2023/08/09/2024-kia-k3-sedan-debuts-in-mexico/ |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |access-date=August 9, 2023 |language=en-US |date=August 9, 2023}}</ref> The hatchback version was announced on 5 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerlach |first=Nicolás |date=2023-10-05 |title=Kia estrena en México el nuevo K3 hatchback |url=https://www.latercera.com/mtonline/noticia/kia-estrena-en-mexico-el-nuevo-k3-hatchback/CQJYQPSGQNGTLEWMVKOCI5EM5Q/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=La Tercera}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Velázquez |first=Francisco |date=2023-10-03 |title=Kia K3 Hatchback: Primer vistazo |url=https://autoanalitica.com.mx/noticias/kia-k3-hatchback-primer-vistazo/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=Autoanalítica |language=es-MX}}</ref>
The K3 was first teased on 4 August 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |title=2024 Kia K3 Sedan Teased Ahead Of August 8 Debut, Is It A Rio Or Forte? |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/680238/2024-kia-k3-sedan-teaser/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref> and was revealed on 8 August 2023 in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lye |first1=Gerard |title=2024 Kia K3 sedan debuts in Mexico – Rio successor with 1.6L, 2.0L engines; 6MT, 6AT; available as GT-Line |url=https://paultan.org/2023/08/09/2024-kia-k3-sedan-debuts-in-mexico/ |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |access-date=August 9, 2023 |language=en-US |date=August 9, 2023}}</ref> The hatchback version was announced on 5 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerlach |first=Nicolás |date=2023-10-05 |title=Kia estrena en México el nuevo K3 hatchback |url=https://www.latercera.com/mtonline/noticia/kia-estrena-en-mexico-el-nuevo-k3-hatchback/CQJYQPSGQNGTLEWMVKOCI5EM5Q/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=La Tercera}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Velázquez |first=Francisco |date=2023-10-03 |title=Kia K3 Hatchback: Primer vistazo |url=https://autoanalitica.com.mx/noticias/kia-k3-hatchback-primer-vistazo/ |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=Autoanalítica |language=es-MX}}</ref>


The model is offered with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated ''Smartstream G1.6'' petrol engine that makes {{cvt|123|PS|hp kW}} and {{cvt|154|Nm|kgm lbft}} of torque and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated ''Smartstream G2.0'' petrol engine that makes {{cvt|152|PS|hp kW|0}} and {{cvt|142|Nm|kgm lbft}} of torque. The 1.4-liter Kappa engine from the fourth-generation Rio will be retained, albeit for some export markets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2023 |title=Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3 |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2023/08/kia-replaces-rio-with-all-new-2024-k3.html?m=1 |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=CarGuide.PH}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/kia-k3-world-premiere-a5100-20230809?ref=home_feed_1|title=The all-new Kia K3 is South Korea’s City, Vios fighter|work=Top Gear Philippines|date=9 August 2023}}</ref>
The model is offered with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated ''Smartstream G1.6'' petrol engine that makes {{cvt|123|PS|hp kW}} and {{cvt|154|Nm|kgm lbft}} of torque and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated ''Smartstream G2.0'' petrol engine that makes {{cvt|152|PS|hp kW|0}} and {{cvt|142|Nm|kgm lbft}} of torque. The 1.4-liter Kappa engine from the fourth-generation Rio will be retained, albeit for some export markets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2023 |title=Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3 |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2023/08/kia-replaces-rio-with-all-new-2024-k3.html?m=1 |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=CarGuide.PH}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/kia-k3-world-premiere-a5100-20230809?ref=home_feed_1|title=The all-new Kia K3 is South Korea’s City, Vios fighter|work=Top Gear Philippines|date=9 August 2023}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) rear view.jpg|Rear view (sedan)
File:2024 Kia K3 Cross GT Line (Colombia) rear view.png|Rear view (hatchback)
File:2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) interior.png|Interior
</gallery>

== Markets ==

=== Mexico ===
In the Mexican market, the K3 is available in five variants; L, LX, EX, EX PACK and GT-Line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kia K3 2024 {{!}} Sedán |url=https://www.kia.com/mx/showroom/k3-sedan.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Kia México |language=es-MX}}</ref>

=== Middle East ===
The K3 was launched in the [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] markets on 5 December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shad Trehan |first=Rachit |date=2023-12-07 |title=Kia K3 Debuts In The Middle East At Riyadh Motor Show - Car News {{!}} TCI |url=https://thecorneaimpression.com/kia-k3-debuts-in-the-middle-east-at-riyadh-motor-show/ |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Latin America ===
The K3 was launched in some Latin American countries as the K3 Cross in 2024.


== Powertrain ==
== Powertrain ==
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! colspan="5" |Petrol
! colspan="5" |Petrol
|-
|-
|''Kappa'' Dual CVVT
|''Kappa II'' 1.4L MPi
|rowspan=3|2023–present
|rowspan=3|2023–present
|6-speed manual
|6-speed manual
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Kia K3 (BL7)}}
{{commons category|Kia K3 (BL7)}}
*[https://www.kia.com/nmc/en/showroom/k3/features.html Official website] (sedan, Mexico)
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*[https://www.kia.com/mx/showroom/k3-hatchback.html Official website] (hatchback, Mexico)


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Latest revision as of 07:36, 3 November 2024

For the model sold as the K3 in some markets, see Kia Forte.
Kia K3 (BL7)
2023 Kia K3 GT-Line (Colombia)
Overview
ManufacturerKia Corporation
Model codeBL7
ProductionOctober 2023 – present
Model years2024–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedHyundai Accent/Verna (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

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 was succeeded by the K4 in 2024 as Kia is realigning their passenger car nomenclature.[3]

Overview

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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]

  • Rear view (sedan)
    Rear view (sedan)
  • Rear view (hatchback)
    Rear view (hatchback)
  • Interior
    Interior

Markets

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Mexico

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

Middle East

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The K3 was launched in the GCC markets on 5 December 2023.[11]

Latin America

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The K3 was launched in some Latin American countries as the K3 Cross in 2024.

Powertrain

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Model Years Transmission Power Torque
Petrol
Kappa II 1.4L MPi 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

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  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 (8 August 2023). "Nuevo KIA K3 2024, así es el reemplazo del Rio sedán". Autocosmos (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. ^ Padeanu, Adrian. "2024 Kia K3 Sedan Teased Ahead Of August 8 Debut, Is It A Rio Or Forte?". Motor1.com. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. ^ Lye, Gerard (9 August 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 9 August 2023.
  6. ^ Gerlach, Nicolás (5 October 2023). "Kia estrena en México el nuevo K3 hatchback". La Tercera. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  7. ^ Velázquez, Francisco (3 October 2023). "Kia K3 Hatchback: Primer vistazo". Autoanalítica (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  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 7 December 2023.
  11. ^ Shad Trehan, Rachit (7 December 2023). "Kia K3 Debuts In The Middle East At Riyadh Motor Show - Car News | TCI". Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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