Kia K3 (BL7)
| Kia K3 (BL7) | |
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2023 Kia K3 GT-Line (Colombia) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Corporation |
| Model code | BL7 |
| Production | October 2023 – present |
| Model years | 2024–present (Middle East) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hyundai Accent/Verna (BN7) |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in)[1] |
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| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Kia Rio |
The Kia K3 is a subcompact car made by Kia since 2023 its the sucessor of the Kia Rio.
History and Features
The Kia K3 was teased in August 2023 and in the same month it was launched in Mexico.[2] it has a 5-door Hatchback and a 4-door Sedan versions and also 1.4 (from The Kia rio that is however retained only in export markets) 1.6 and 2.0 liter gasoline engines with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.[3] [4]
Markets
The Kia K3 is sold in Mexico where it was first released in August 2023 it is also sold in Middle East and in other Latin American countries as the K3 Cross.
References
- ↑ García, Gerardo (4 August 2023). "¿Adiós al Forte? El KIA K3 se presentará en México la siguiente semana". Motorpasión México.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3". CarGuide.PH. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ↑ "The all-new Kia K3 is South Korea's City, Vios fighter". Top Gear Philippines. 9 August 2023.