Kia is one of those automakers in the world that now has the widest range of cars, There’s Kia car in every segment for its ever-increasing loyal customers. Furthermore, the technology to make tens and maybe hundreds of variants makes it easy for automakers to toss a precise product that suits a specific market.

Recently KX3 concept previews a China-exclusive C-segment SUV. KX3 features a bold design and SUV like versatility for it’s young, out and about customers.

Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK)

Now Dongfeng is actually a Chinese state-owned company that provides assembly facilities to Chinese built Honda, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot-Citroen and now formed a joint venture with Kia Motors Corporation’s, Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK).

Production Ready Concept.

The KX3 concept blends an SUV silhouette with sporty looks, featuring a coupé-inspired glass area, small rear spoiler, gently rising belt-line and muscular wheel arches. Kia’s trademark ‘tiger-nose’ grille gets a new matte chrome-look surround, which sits below the concept’s wraparound LED headlights. The KX3’s high ground-clearance and chrome-look body cladding around the base hint at the concept’s four-wheel drive capabilities and on-road stability. The result is a stylish, athletic-looking compact SUV, promising both a high degree of practicality and a great drive.

C – Segment

To give you an idea, If you have seen a peppy, sharply styled Kia Forte/ Cerato, KX3 is based on that platform. At 4,260 mm long, with a wide 1,765 mm body and generous 2,590 mm wheelbase, the KX3 concept ensure that passengers benefit from plenty of cabin space. The raised body, at 1,630 mm in height, offers a commanding view of the drive ahead – on- and off-road – while the concept’s large 400-liter cargo area is completely flat for added practicality.

Strength

The KX3 concept is powered by Kia’s high-tech 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (T-GDI) engine, paired with an advanced seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), and offers motorists fun-to-drive handling characteristics. The four-wheel drive powertrain, backed up by the T-GDI engine’s strong performance and high fuel economy, lets drivers enjoy greater stability in all conditions.

Promising Safety & Quality

The KX3’s chassis has been engineered for a five-star C-NCAP safety rating, employing ultra-high tensile steel throughout the bodyshell to maximize passive safety.

The high-quality cabin is designed to offer a high level of refinement and comfort, while Kia’s latest in-car connectivity technology – with easy-to-use smartphone functionality – will satisfy the needs of young-at-heart Chinese drivers. The KX3 concept promises a high level of standard equipment, and a wide range of options, to ensure the greatest possible value to buyers.