A mystery awaits us, my friends. This particular set of automotive spy photos presents a vehicle that has not been seen before and carries sparse information about it. Kia deserves acknowledgment for their ability to keep secrets.

Based on our deductions, we believe that this camouflaged sedan is the forthcoming Kia Forte of the next generation. However, we use this name loosely because the Forte goes by the name Cerato in certain markets. Additionally, there are rumours that it might be called K4 once the covers are removed. There is also a chance that it could be referred to as K3, which is yet another name for the current Forte in specific regions. This adds to the confusion since Kia recently unveiled a new K3 sedan in Mexico, although that K3 is an upgraded version of the subcompact Rio. Notably, the car captured in these photos appears to be larger. Therefore, regardless of the badge it ends up donning, it is clear that this is an evolution of the Forte. Are we all on the same page?