Kia K3 Sport (Kia Forte Sport)
Ubinine has caught a Kia K3 (Kia Forte)
testing in Korea with camouflage covering what appears to be sportier bumpers,
body colored side extensions and a faux diffuser. It hints that Kia is working
on a ‘Sport’ version of the sedan that shares roots with the Hyundai Elantra.
Other changes that can be recognized are
redesigned taillamp clusters similar to the Kia Cadenza, larger alloy rims and
chrome-finished dual exhaust tips. The interior has not been photographed, but
one can imagine it having sport seats, dual tone leather option and exclusive
trim options.
A closer look at one of the spyshots
reveals a small T-GDI badge on the grille, which indirectly confirms the
presence of the 1.6 T-GDI engine that is already available in the Kia Forte
Koup and Kia Forte5 variants. In the latter, it outputs 201 hp and 265 Nm of
torque. A 7-speed DCT gearbox will serve as its transmission, while a six speed
manual gearbox could be the option.
Interestingly, Hyundai is also working
on a Sport version of the new Hyundai Elantra. The Kia K3 Sport/Kia Forte Sport
is expected to launch in Korea in H2 2016.
