New Kia KX3 2015 Review

Kia KX3 2015

There are less than two months, Kia presented at Guangzhou salon a small SUV in the form of a pseudo "show car" that was a few details, the evening dress version of the standard model we find here.


This new feature is going to tackle one of the most turbulent market niches is made "surprise" on a park and reveals the appearance of what will be the production model that will start his business career in the market Chinese in a few weeks.

Kia KX3 2015

Between the appearance of the concept version and the series, differences exist but there is nothing fundamentally different. Thus there is  slightly different headlights, fog moving from horizontal to vertical position as is the case on the big Sorento but strong and marked muzzle is always there. In automobile affinities, there will be both the Cayenne / Macan as the Fiat Punto and the Ford Edge, but one thing is sure, all made ​​strong. The profile is him in the Kia movement of the moment with a glazing whose design is reminiscent of the Sorento. The large door panels are also in the spirit house. It is the same for the rear, which, however, lose the beautiful shiny tailpipes version salon and adopts a slightly different shield (license plate location and reflectors).

Kia KX3 2015 multimedia

For the interior and especially the dashboard we find a Kia furniture, that is to say quite sober in design, readable in the handset carries instruments that seems easy to use and maintenance. From what we see, all appear in the zeitgeist, strong and able to attract customers who craves more "small" SUV and crossovers.

Kia KX3 2015 interior

Cousin of the new Hyundai ix25, Kia KX3 logically based on the same platform and offers dimensions close to those of the recent competitor South Korean automotive group (who finished 2014 in fifth place in the world ranking of car manufacturers).

So the KX3 displays the following dimensions:

L: 4.26 m
l: 1.76 m
h: 1.63 m
Emp: 2.59 m

Kia KX3 2015

According to versions and finishes, the Kia KX3 will be placed on wheels with a diameter ranging from 16 to 18 inches (options or accessories). As the ix25, the KX3 will be available for sale in 2 and 4 wheel drive. For now, Chinese market means that the small SUV Kia is offered with petrol engines.

Kia KX3 2015 Wheels

This produces the already known L4 1.6 L in a naturally aspirated and a supercharged variant. So the KX3 is powered by a 1.6 L L4 atmo 123 hp and 151 Nm of torque or L4 1.6 L Turbo 200 hp strong and 264 Nm. The 1.6 L air can be associated with a conventional 6-speed manual or BVA6 while 1.6 L supercharged will be available with a new gearbox with double clutch 7-speed DCT.

Kia KX3 2015 headlamps

If the Kia KX3 happen in the coming weeks in China Kia dealerships, we still do not know if this model will come to Europe later in the year (Author's note: there is a risk of cannibalization with the Soul!). The case is to follow in the coming months especially if Kia Europe wants its share of the big cake shared by Opel, PSA, Renault, Ford, Fiat, Jeep pending the arrival nearby Honda and Mazda. To be continued.