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Kia

K3

ICE Sedan On Sale

Price

TBA

Kia K3 - the global successor to the Kia Rio, now produced at the ADM Jizzakh plant in Uzbekistan. Fastback body, two naturally-aspirated petrol engines. Up to 25,000 units/year from Uzbekistan.

123hp

Power

FWD

Drive

Overview

Successor to the Kia Rio, produced at the ADM Jizzakh plant in Uzbekistan (full manufacturing cycle, up to 25,000 units/year with capacity to expand to 40,000).

Two naturally-aspirated petrol engines: 1.4L (100 hp, MT) and 1.6L (123 hp, MT or 6-speed AT). Fastback body, “fang” headlight design matching Kia’s current global lineup. Interior: combined instrument cluster and multimedia panel, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting. Safety: AEB, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping.

Pricing to be announced.

General

Body type Sedan

K3 1.4 MT

Power 100 hp

Drivetrain FWD

K3 1.6 MT

Power 123 hp

Drivetrain FWD

K3 1.6 AT

Power 123 hp

Drivetrain FWD

News about the Kia K3

Kia K3 Production Starts in Uzbekistan

The Kia K3, successor to the Rio, has entered production at the ADM Jizzakh plant in Uzbekistan. Full manufacturing cycle, up to 25,000 units/year. Two petrol engines. Pricing announced in May.

9 May 2026

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