The Kia KX3 has been spotted in China and this is what it looks like without any camouflage. The production model as seen on the picture above staying close to the Kia KX3 Concept unveiled in November at the Guangzhou Auto Show, except some minor changes to the shape of the fog lights and rearranged clusters inside the headlights and taillights.
Built on the same platform as the Hyundai ix25, the Kia KX3 targets younger and more fashionable customers. However, both cars have been announced as China-exclusive models only.
Built in China by the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture, the Kia KX3 will be offered with two petrol engines, namely a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre unit producing 123hp and 151Nm of torque, and a turbocharged 1.6-litre unit that is capable of churning out 200hp and 264Nm of torque. The entry-level engine will be offered with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed automatic, while the turbo unit will be linked to a 7-speed DCT.
The KX3 is expected to arrive in Chinese dealerships in March 2015 and will compete with similar models like the Ford EcoSport, Peugeot 2008, and Chevrolet Trax.
