Kia KX Cross

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Kia KX Cross
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Overview
Manufacturer Dongfeng Yueda Kia
Also calledKia Rio X-Line (Russia)
Production2017–present
Model years 2017–present
AssemblyChina: Yancheng (DYK)
Russia: St. Petersburg (Hyundai Rus)
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
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Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L Kappa MPI I4 (petrol)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,240 mm (166.9 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,505 mm (59.3 in)

The Kia KX Cross is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Yueda Kia, originally only for the Chinese market. Positioned below the Kia KX3 subcompact crossover, the price of the KX Cross in China ranges from 74,900 to 85,900 yuan. [1] It is sold as Kia Rio X-Line in Russia.

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Overview

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Kia KX Cross rear

The KX Cross was revealed at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. Essentially a crossover variant of the Kia K2 sold in the Chinese market, the KX Cross is 30 mm wider and 40 mm longer than the international standard Rio hatchback. [2] [3] In November 2017, the Kia KX Cross sold 7,948 units in China and delivered a total of 19,734 units within three months. [4]

The KX Cross has been produced in Russia, near St. Petersburg, as the Kia Rio X-Line since 2017. [5] .

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