Kia KX3
| Kia KX3 | |
|---|---|
| File:2019 Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia KX3.jpg 2019 Kia KX3 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Also called | Kia Seltos (2019–present) |
| Production | 2015–2023 |
| Assembly | China: Yancheng, Jiangsu (DYK) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
The Kia KX3 is a subcompact Crossover SUV made by Kia through the Yueda-Kia joint venture from 2015 to 2023.
First Generation (2015-2019)[change]
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| File:Kia KX3 KC China 2016-03-30.jpg Kia KX3 pre-facelift front | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | KC |
| Production | 2015–2019 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | |
| Related | Hyundai ix25 (GC) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| 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 Kia KX3 was shown for the first time as a concept at The Guangzhou Auto Show in 2014[1] and was shown as a production model in 2015.[2] The car shares its plataform with the Hyundai ix25 and has a 1.6 liter 1.6 liter turbo and 2.0 liter petrol engines with a 6-speed both manual and automatic transmissions and a 7-speed DCT transmission. The car was then improved in 2016.[3]
The car had a electric version called Kia KX3 EV launched in 2018. It has 81 kW (109 hp) and a consumption of 100 km.[4]
Second Generation (2019-present)[change]
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| File:Kia KX3 II 004 (cropped).jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | SP2c |
| Also called | Kia Seltos[5] |
| Production | 2019–2023 |
| Designer | Byung Chul-juh[6] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hyundai ix25 (SU2)[7] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPI I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| 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) |
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The second generation of the Kia KX3 was shown in September 2019. It is actually the Kia Seltos under the name KX3. The second gen has a additional Chinese name called Aopao. It was put on sale in China in December. It has a 1.5 liter petrol engine with a CVT transmission.[8]
Markets[change]
The Kia KX3 was sold only in The Chinese Market during its entire production.
Discontinuation[change]
The production of The Kia KX3 ended in 2023. It was then renamed back to Kia Seltos.
References[change]
- ↑ "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: Kia KX3 concept debuts in China". 21 November 2014.
- ↑ "Kia KX3 will hit the Chinese car market in April 2015". 5 December 2014.
- ↑ "Facelifted Kia KX3 Launched On The Chengdu Auto Show In China". 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Yueda KIA Yueda KIA KX3 EV". 25 October 2018. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ↑ Hu (2019-09-05). "All-New Kia KX3 (Seltos) China Version Debut on 2019 Chengdu Motor Show". China Car News. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
- ↑ Guerrero, Andrew (2019-06-21). "This is the new Kia Seltos subcompact SUV". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ↑ Sarne, Vernon B. (2019-07-23). "Kia PH is bringing in the segment-busting Seltos subcompact SUV". Visor. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
- ↑ Hu (2019-09-05). "All-New Kia KX3 (Seltos) China Version Debut on 2019 Chengdu Motor Show". China Car News. Retrieved 2019-11-09.