Kia KX3 2019

Kia KX3 2019 upgrade to compete with Ford EcoSport, priced from 373 million in China


Although not much improvement, changes in both exterior and interior, the Kia KX3 2019 is more confident to fight with Ford EcoSport - the hatchback of the hot market today.

In late August, the Kia KX3 update 2019 officially launched the Chinese market through the launch at the 2018 Chengdu Automotive Exhibition. The urban crossover from Korea has a fresh look and more dynamic thanks to the 2-tone exterior - the car has a bright red color in the lower body while the columns and black roof.





The front of the KX3 2019 features a waterframe grille consisting of multiple vertical bars that have a concave design in the new K7, but completely different from the grid with four chrome cross bars of the old.
Similarly, the headlights of the two sides are refreshing, but basically the same as before, similarly, the fog lamps on the two front corner is integrated with LED daytime running lights, bringing a modern feel







In addition, the new crossover also added two side bumpers, increasing the strength and sport for the car. The 2016 version of the Kia KX3 rides on a 5-Y alloy wheels.






Rear to the rear, the rear of the car is quite impressive, with tail lights are refined, silver protection cladding under the rear bumper and the larger exhaust system 4 pipes, each side 2 tubes, however this feature only Available on the premium KX3.




Finishing exterior upgrades, the Kia team also made some modifications to the interior space of the KX3 2019. Specifically, the new car has a monotonous black space and is rather dull, instead of red. - Contrast black as before, the KX3 fans do not like this.




Kia has added a new front-of-line heated / air-cooled system to the Kia, and the steering wheel has a built-in heating function.




The weakness of a small urban crossover is modest in terms of luggage space as well as legroom and passenger space, but these are all handled by the KX3 2019. Guests still feel comfortable when traveling with the KX3.





On the transmission, the KX3 2019 base unit is equipped with gasoline engines that naturally aspirate 1.6 liters of 4-cylinder capacity of 125 horsepower and 151Nm of maximum torque. Comes with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, the premium version of the 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine delivers 160 horsepower and 250Nm, which is combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Both versions are coupled to the front-wheel drive system.






Kia KX3 is a crossover urban model built exclusively for the Chinese market, currently updated 2019 version was officially opened for the price from 109,800 to 132,800 yuan (~ 373 to 451 million), In addition to the Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR and Hyundai Kona are all KX3 rivals.