Kia KX3
| Kia KX3 | |
|---|---|
 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)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 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 and was shown as a production model in 2015. 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.
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.
Second Generation (2019-2023)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Model code | SP2c |
| Also called | Kia Seltos |
| Production | 2019–2023 |
| Designer | Byung Chul-juh |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hyundai ix25 (SU2) |
| 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) |
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.
Markets
The Kia KX3 was sold only in The Chinese Market during its entire production.
Discontinuation
The production of The Kia KX3 ended in 2023. It was then renamed back to Kia Seltos.
References
- ↑ "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.