Kia Signs The Presence Of The Latest Sedan Named K3, The Successor Of Rio?

All-New Kia K3. (Doc. Kia Global)]

JAKARTA - In the midst of fierce competition from various manufacturers that are more focused on SUVs or hatchbacks, Kia provides clues about the presence of its newest car in the sedan segment. As the latest sedan launches decreased, Kia has announced plans to release a sedan called K3.

Most likely, K3 will be a fully new model, which will make it a new debut in the automotive industry as the latest sedan. In addition, it is hoped that Kia will bring various interesting features to this sedan.

Kia provides clues about the presence of K3 through their official website on Friday, August 4. The image released features a rear brake light with a typical Kia design. The light on the back that is turned off reveals an elegant look on K3's back.

In fact, this South Korean manufacturer has a fairly strong history in the sedan segment. Kia has previously presented subcompact sedans such as Rio, as well as other models such as Forte, also known as Cerato in several countries.

One of the interesting aspects of K3 is the news that this sedan may not be a direct replacement, but rather as a continuation of Rio's more compact model. What's more, Kia Rio seems to need a significant update considering the design has been maintained since 2016.

A sign that K3 may be the successor to Kia Rio appeared in March when the camera-captured sedan prototype was being tested, and was thought to be Rio's four-door model.

Kia, which is also a Hyundai subsidiary, has confirmed that they will make an update on Rio's model towards the end of this year. The sedan is also scheduled to start production in the fourth quarter of Mexico.

In addition, Kia also announced that K3 will be introduced first in Mexico on August 8, coinciding with Kia's 8th birthday in the country.

Most likely, Kia K3 will be sold in the global market in the near future, given the image published on Kia Global's official website.

The launch also confirms Kia's commitment to innovation and marks significant steps in the development of this manufacturer.