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Kia K3 (BL7) Sedan 2.0L (150 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
8.1 / 10
(BL7) Sedan Overview:
Kia K3 ((BL7) Sedan). With 191 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.
2.0L (150 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power for daily driving and comfortable highway cruising, with smooth shifts from the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Respectable fuel economy for its power output, making it a cost-effective choice for mixed driving conditions.
Best Use Case:
Mixed driving, suitable for both city commutes and longer highway journeys.
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): | 2.0L (150 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: | 150 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Torque: | 191 Nm @ 4000 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: | 6.0 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 | 205/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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