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Kia K3 (BL7) Sedan 1.6L (121 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
8.1 / 10
(BL7) Sedan Overview:
Kia K3 ((BL7) Sedan). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6L (121 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar power delivery to the manual 1.6L, offering smooth and convenient driving for urban environments. Highway performance is adequate but not exhilarating.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel economy, slightly less efficient than the manual but still highly competitive for its class.
Best Use Case:
City and suburban driving, ideal for drivers who prefer the ease of an automatic transmission.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Modern and attractive design
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Competitive fuel economy across the lineup
- • Good standard features and technology
- • Strong value for money
Cons:
- • Performance is adequate but not thrilling
- • Rear suspension (torsion beam) might be less refined than multi-link setups
- • Limited availability in some global markets
- • No high-performance variant offered
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan II (facelift 2021): April, 2021 - 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | K3 |
| Generation: | (BL7) Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6L (121 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | August, 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 121 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Smartstream More details about the engine Smartstream |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 544 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4545 mm [100mm less] |
| Width: | 1765 mm [35mm less] |
| Height: | 1475 mm [35mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm [30mm less] |
| Front overhang: | 840 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1035 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15; 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
Your first impression of the Kia K3 in one word? Go!