Kia K3 (BL7)

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 style. 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]

Kia K3 (BL7)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
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)

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]

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.
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