Kia Rio K3 not headed to Australia

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【Summary】The new Kia Rio, known as K3, will not be available in Australia due to its lack of right-hand drive. Instead, it will be targeted towards developing markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

FutureCar Staff Aug 15, 2023 9:56 AM PT

The upcoming K3 model will not be available for purchase in Australia due to its lack of right-hand drive manufacturing. Instead, the focus will be on developing markets that have less strict safety and emissions regulations. These markets include Latin America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.