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Kia K3 (BL7)

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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 made by Kia since 2023 its the sucessor of the Kia Rio.

History and Features

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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]

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

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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. 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.
  3. "Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3". CarGuide.PH. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. "The all-new Kia K3 is South Korea's City, Vios fighter". Top Gear Philippines. 9 August 2023.