Kia K3 (BL7)

Kia K3 (BL7)
Kia K3 (BL7)
	2023 Kia K3 GT-Line (Mexico)
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	BL7
Production	October 2023 – present
Model years	2024–present (Middle East)
Assembly	Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (KMMX);
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (B)
Body style	4-door sedan; 5-door hatchback;
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Hyundai Accent/Verna (BN7)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.4 L Kappa II MPi I4; 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4; 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4;
Transmission	6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length	4,295 mm (169.1 in) (hatchback); 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (sedan);
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in) (hatchback); 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (sedan);
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Rio (YB)

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, 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.

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