Compact
4 generations
2012 → present
Kia K3 – Technical Specifications & Generations
2021 - Current days
2 generation, restyling 1
2018 - 2021
2 generation
2015 - 2017
1 generation, restyling
2012 - 2015
1 generation
First year2012
Generations4
Current chassis—
Body types2Hatchback 5-door · Sedan
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Full powertrain matrix (2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
11 gen.2012 — 20151 variants
11 gen. rest.2015 — 20172 variants
22 gen.2018 — 20212 variants
22 gen. rest.2021 — Current days2 variants
63 original brochures are preserved in the Automobilisto archive.
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Kia K3
2012 → present
2 generation, restyling 1
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