Kia Rio's latest model revealed with K3 moniker, not headed to Australia

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【Summary】The new Kia Rio, known as the K3, will not be available in Australia due to it not being manufactured in right-hand drive. It will instead be targeted towards developing markets with less strict safety and emissions regulations.

FutureCar Staff Aug 14, 2023 9:50 AM PT

Kia Rio's latest model revealed with K3 moniker, not headed to Australia

The upcoming K3 model, unfortunately, will not be available for purchase in Australia. The reason behind this is that the car will not be produced with right-hand drive capabilities. Instead, the focus will be on developing markets that have less strict safety and emissions standards. These markets include Latin America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.