Kia Motors unveils KX1 entry-level SUV in China
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Kia Motors, Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Thursday that it has unveiled its KX1 entry-level SUV in China in its latest move to meet the demands of young customers.
The KX1 SUV comes with a 1.4-liter MPI gasoline engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission, the carmaker said.
Chen Bingzhen, a senior executive at Dongfeng Yueda Kia, said the KX1 is a trendy SUV that has been tailored specifically to young people.
Dongfeng Yueda Kia is a joint venture between Kia Motors and China’s Dongfeng Motor.
Kia has three plants in China, which have a combined capacity of 890,000 units.
The carmaker sold 191,328 cars in China in the January-July period, up 27.8 percent from the same period a year earlier.
Questions & Answers
Q.What transmission options are available for the new KX1 SUV?
What transmission options are available for the new KX1 SUV?
The KX1 SUV can be purchased with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission. Both options are paired with a 1.4-liter MPI gasoline engine.
Q.Which company is Kia Motors working with for the KX1 in China?
Which company is Kia Motors working with for the KX1 in China?
Kia Motors has partnered with China’s Dongfeng Motor for this venture, operating through their joint company Dongfeng Yueda Kia. A senior executive from this joint venture commented on the KX1's design.
Q.How many vehicles did Kia sell in China during the first seven months of the year?
How many vehicles did Kia sell in China during the first seven months of the year?
Kia sold 191,328 cars in China between January and July. This figure represents a significant increase of 27.8 percent compared to sales during the same period the previous year.
Q.What is the total production capacity of Kia's manufacturing plants in China?
What is the total production capacity of Kia's manufacturing plants in China?
Kia operates three manufacturing plants in China, which together have a combined annual production capacity of 890,000 units. These facilities support Kia's operations in the region.