Kia KX3
The Kia KX3 or Kia Aopao (傲跑) for the second generation is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured exclusively for the Chinese market by Dongfeng Yueda Kia.
Kia KX3 | |
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2020 Kia KX3 | |
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Manufacturer | Dongfeng Yueda Kia |
Production | 2015–present |
Model years | 2016–present |
Assembly | Yancheng, Jiangsu, China |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
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First generation (2015–2019)
First generation | |
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Kia KX3 facelift front | |
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Production | 2015–2019 |
Model years | 2016–2019 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (102.0 in) |
Length | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) |
Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
The KX3 debuted as a concept on the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show,[1] while the production version made its debut in March 2015.[2] The KX3 is based on the platform of the Hyundai ix25 and has a 1.6L. atmospheric or turbocharged engine.[3] Pricing for the Kia KX3 Ao Pao ranges from 112,800 yuan to 186,800 yuan ($18,018 – 29,830).[4] The facelifted Kia KX3 was launched on the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show in China with updates to the front and rear bumper designs.[5]
- Kia KX3 pre-facelift front
- Kia KX3 pre-facelift rear
- Kia KX3 EV pre-facelift front
Second generation (2020–present)
Kia KX3 Aopao (KX3 II) | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Kia Seltos[6] |
Production | 2019–present |
Designer | Byung Chul-juh[7] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (J)[8] |
Body style | 5-door SUV[9] |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | Hyundai ix25[10] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L Smartstream MPI I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | IVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,345 mm (171.1 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
Height | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
In September 2019, Dongfeng Yueda Kia unveiled the Seltos as the second generation KX3 with an additional Chinese name, Aopao (傲跑). The car will be available in the Chinese market in December 2019.[11]
- Kia KX3 pre-facelift front
- Kia KX3 Aopao side
- Kia KX3 Aopao rear
References
- "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: Kia KX3 concept debuts in China".
- "Kia KX3 will hit the Chinese car market in April 2015".
- "This is the Kia KX3 SUV for China".
- "Kia KX3 Ao Pao SUV launched on the Chinese auto market".
- "Facelifted Kia KX3 Launched On The Chengdu Auto Show In China".
- Hu (5 September 2019). "All-New Kia KX3 (Seltos) China Version Debut on 2019 Chengdu Motor Show". China Car News. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- Guerrero, Andrew (21 June 2019). "This is the new Kia Seltos subcompact SUV". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- Pleskot, Kelly (4 June 2019). "Kia Seltos Has Funny Name, But Could Upset Subcompact SUV Class". Motor Trend. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- Padeanu, Adrian (20 June 2019). "2020 Kia Seltos Debuts As New Global Compact SUV". Motorsport Network. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- Sarne, Vernon B. (23 July 2019). "Kia PH is bringing in the segment-busting Seltos subcompact SUV". Visor. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- Hu (5 September 2019). "All-New Kia KX3 (Seltos) China Version Debut on 2019 Chengdu Motor Show". China Car News. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kia KX3. |
- Official website (first generation)
- Official website (second generation)