[THE INVESTOR] Kia Motors said on Aug. 23 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 for young people.
Dongfeng Yueda Kia is a joint venture between Kia and China’s Dongfeng Motor.
By Song Seung-hyun and newswires (ssh@heraldcorp.com)