Kia KX3
subcompact crossover
The Kia KX3 is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured exclusively for the Chinese market by Dongfeng Yueda Kia. Since 2019, it is known as the KX3 Aopao (Chinese: 起亚KX3傲跑; pinyin: Qǐyà KX3 Àopǎo). From 2023, the Kia KX3 Aopao was renamed to Kia Seltos.
First generation (KC; 2015)
The KX3 debuted as a concept on the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show, while the production version made its debut in March 2015.
The KX3 is based on the platform of the Hyundai ix25 and has engine options including a 1.6 liter inline-4 engine with 123 hp and 151 nm, a 1.6 liter inline-4 turbo engine with 200 hp and 264 nm, and a 2.0 liter inline-4 engine with 202 hp and 192 nm. All 1.6 liter engine models are front-wheel-drive with only the 2.0 liter engine models offering optional all-wheel-drive. Transmission options are 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed automatic gearbox for the non-turbo models and a 7-speed DCT for the 1.6 liter turbo engine model. Pricing for the Kia KX3 Ao Pao ranges from 112,800 yuan to 186,800 yuan ($18,018 – 29,830). The facelifted Kia KX3 was launched on the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show in China with updates to the front and rear bumper designs.
KX3 EV
The Kia KX3 EV was launched in China in 2018 with prices starting at 239,800.00 ¥ before incentives.
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