Kia K3 (BL7)
{{Short description|Subcompact car}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}{{For|the model sold as the K3 in some markets|Kia Forte}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Kia K3 (BL7)
| image = 2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) front view.jpg
| caption = 2023 Kia K3 GT-Line (Colombia)
| manufacturer = Kia Corporation
| aka =
| production = October 2023 – present
| model_years = 2024–present (Middle East)
| model_code = BL7
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
}}
| class = Subcompact car (B)
| body_style = {{ubl
| 4-door sedan
| 5-door hatchback
}}
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform =
| related = Hyundai Accent/Verna (BN7)
| engine = {{ubl|
| Petrol:
| 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4
| 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4
}}
| powerout =
| transmission = {{ubl
| 6-speed manual
| 6-speed automatic
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2670|mm|1|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/kia-k3-2024-teaser|title=¿Adiós al Forte? El KIA K3 se presentará en México la siguiente semana|first=Gerardo|last=García|date=4 August 2023|website=Motorpasión México}}
| length = {{ubl
| {{convert|4295|mm|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)
| {{convert|4545|mm|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
}}
| width = {{convert|1765|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{ubl
| {{convert|1495|mm|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)
| {{convert|1475|mm|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
}}
| weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = Kia 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,{{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}} 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.{{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}}
Overview
The K3 was first teased on 4 August 2023,{{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}} and was revealed on 8 August 2023 in Mexico.{{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}} The hatchback version was announced on 5 October 2023.{{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}}{{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}}
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.{{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}}{{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}}
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
Markets
= Mexico =
In the Mexican market, the K3 is available in five variants; L, LX, EX, EX PACK and GT-Line.{{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}}
= Middle East =
The K3 was launched in the GCC markets on 5 December 2023.{{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}}
= Latin America =
The K3 was launched in some Latin American countries as the K3 Cross in 2024.
Powertrain
| class="wikitable collapsible" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"
!Model !Years !Transmission !Power !Torque |
| colspan="5" |Petrol |
|---|
| Kappa II 1.4L MPi
|rowspan=3|2023–present |6-speed manual |{{convert|95|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm |{{convert|13.2|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm |
| Smartstream G1.6 MPi
|6-speed manual |{{convert|123|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm |{{convert|15.7|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm |
| Smartstream G2.0 MPi
|6-speed automatic |{{convert|152|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,200 rpm |{{convert|19.6|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm |
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Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! rowspan="2" |Year ! colspan="2" |Mexico |
| Sedan
!Hatchback |
|---|
| 2023
| |
| 2024 |
References
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External links
{{commons category|Kia K3 (BL7)}}
- [https://www.kia.com/nmc/en/showroom/k3/features.html Official website] (sedan, Mexico)
- [https://www.kia.com/mx/showroom/k3-hatchback.html Official website] (hatchback, Mexico)
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Category:Cars introduced in 2023