Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Driving) #3 by partskor

This post is written by the famous korean tuner, named "Crazy tuner"


Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Driving) #3 by partskor

1.6 liter Gamma engine : Peak power 140 hp. 17kg.m exactly same with Hyundai Elantra power train. 6 speed auto transmission.

1) 0~100km/h takes 11 sec.

2) Top speed is limited at 210km/h

3)Photos with Hyundai Elantra

 4) Fuel efficiency test

    * Reset trip computer before the test
    * No Eco driving. Kept the speed range 80~120km/h
    * Distance : 44km
    * Driving time : 31 mins.
    * Test result : 18.3km/L

5) Parking assistance test

  1. Find the place for park between 2 cars

  2. Push the parking assistance button

  3.Switch the direction of parking

 4.Now parking assistance computer is searching and calculating the space

 5. Ready for parking

 6. Done!

KIA K3 (Forte/ Cerato) needs a virtues as a family car rather than a performance car. So with this level of performance K3 showed to us, it's hard to feel regret with KIA K3 while driving. Driving stability at high speed was quite good.

However, when pass a bumpy road at high speed, K3 behaved a little unstable. But it's not a serious problem because this phenomenon occurs with every compact sedans.

I'd like to praise the K3 suspension which distribute the impact coming from rear of the car so smoothly even though torsion beam type of suspension is applied to K3.

Overall, K3 is designed to provide a smooth and gentle ride, but it does not feel like lying on a waterbed. When you drive some where with your family, K3 will allow your family to enjoy a comfortable journey.




Test drive : KIA K3 (Exteior) #1
Test drive : KIA K3 (Interior) #2
Test drive : KIA K3 (Driving) #3



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Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Exteior) #1 by partskor

This post is written by the famous korean tuner, named "Crazy tuner"

Test drive : KIA K3/Forte/Cerato (Exteior) #1 by partskor
Hi. There was first snowing in Korea yesterday. So I posted several pictures of snowing on facebook. Some of my facebook friends expressed how much they want to visit korea in winter season.

Today, we will look into KIA's new car K3. As you might know already, KIA motors is brother-company (subsidiary) of Hyundai motors and understandably, KIA K3 has almost same body frame with Hyundai Elantra. But if you look at K3, you would never imagine the shape of Elatra. The face of K3 is the completion of KIA's family look. It much resembles K9 which is much expensive product line of KIA motors.

 LED eyebrows

 Sadly, a standard halogen head light is applied for K3. not HID

The design of K3 similar to K9. I like the metallic color of the parts personally.

A sleek line starting from the hood through the A pillar leads through the C pillar to the trunk. So K3 looks very sporty due to the slender silhouette. In my personal opinion, K3 seems to have better (side) look with modern style side skirt made by third party.

215/45/17 Alloy wheels

K3 Rear door has very unique design, you can find that when you open the door.

The front.side.rear detector sensors are applied. These sensors are needed for auto parking assistance function.

Slim side repeater

Side window for better front view angle

Tail lamps : LED combination tail lamps

Braking lamps 
K3 tail lamps looks more stylish rather than K7. The brake lights illuminate more clearly and it serves better a functional purpose.

Until now, we have simply looked at the K3 appearance. And the under parts and interior will be reviewed for the next time.

It is still snowing out there....:(

Test drive : KIA K3 (Exteior) #1
Test drive : KIA K3 (Interior) #2
Test drive : KIA K3 (Driving) #3



PartsKor.blogspot.com : Hyundai KIA car blog
Reviews of Hyundai veloster, elantra, elantra GT, Genesis, Genesis coupe, Accent, Sonata, i30.
Reviews of KIA Rio, Forte, Cerato, K3, K5, optima.

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