Kia Forte / K3 III (BD) facelift Sedan (2021)
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Kia Forte / K3 Mk2 (chassis code BD) facelift is an entry-level compact sedan in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, only minor cosmetic updates were involved. Like before, no independent rear suspension was offered.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 6% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Looks shiny on the outside
Cons
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- No independent rear suspensions
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Specifications
Capacity
Passengers
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Disc
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
195/65 R15 91T, 225/45 R17 91W
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4645 mm / 182.9 in
Size | Width
1800 mm / 70.9 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Weight
1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs
Wheel Size
15 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
108 ~ 117 g/km
Fuel Economy
6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power
123.0 hp / 91.7 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
154 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine
Transmission | Type
IVT
Production
Availability
2021
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