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Kia Is Launching A New SUV Coupe That Promises To Enter The Brazilian Market ‘Stealing’ Sales From The Giants Nivus And Fastback. The Vehicle Will Cost Less Than R$ 120 Thousand.
Kia introduced its new line of compact models, and the K3 hatchback, which is more of a crossover, and its Sedan variant are models that impress with their visual appeal and embedded technology. Today we will specifically talk about the hatchback, which would be a perfect competitor to the Nivus and Fastback in Brazil, as the model has many characteristics of a new SUV and even a coupe touch.
New Rival Of The Nivus And Fastback Features The Largest Wheelbase In The Segment
Kia confirmed here in Brazil that it will bring a hatch with Flex hybrid engine, and its size will be compact, and it is obvious that the only option to consider is the K3. The new SUV Coupe is built on a safer and more sophisticated platform.
In dimensions, the new K3 hatchback is quite spacious, with a size close to that of the new Honda City and Volkswagen Nivus. It measures 4.29 m in length, has the largest wheelbase in the category at 2.67 m, 1.76 m in width, 1.79 m in height, and weighs a light 1198 kg, while still accommodating a good 390 L of luggage in the trunk.
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Costing R$ 16,000, the new Yamaha features a 125 cc hybrid engine with electric assistance, delivers 8.3 hp, includes ABS, optimized fuel consumption, Y-Connect connectivity, 25 liters of storage space, and a surprising 4-year warranty in the urban segment.
Visually, the SUV Coupe that will compete against the Nivus and Fastback is indeed very beautiful. At the front, we have sharp full LED headlights connected by the grille, and the sporty bumper has Black Piano detailing.
On the sides, the Kia features chrome window frames, along with 17-inch wheels with a diamond finish and a Black Piano roof spoiler. Moving to the rear, the K3 hatchback adopts an integrated spoiler, a sporty bumper with a deflector, and interconnected full LED taillights.
New SUV Can Deliver Up To 150 Horsepower And 20.5 Kgfm Of Torque
In terms of engine, in neighboring countries where it is already sold, the model comes offering two options, but a third will equip it in the Brazilian market. The entry-level configurations in other countries feature the well-known 1.6-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine running only on gasoline, which is the same as the HB20.
The new SUV Coupe delivers 121 horsepower and 16.3 kgfm of torque paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic, and the performance and consumption averages are sufficient for the national market.
The top versions are indeed impressive, and we have available with it the 2.0-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that runs only on gasoline, the same one that equipped the Cerato here and is still available in the Hyundai Creta.
In this case, it delivers 150 horsepower and 20.5 kgfm of torque, paired with a transmission that can be manual or automatic, both with six gears. With this engine, the performance is excellent, and the consumption averages are reasonable.
Here in Brazil, we will have a new and exclusive engine, where Kia confirmed the 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo flex engine with direct fuel injection, which will be equipped with a 48 V generator, being an updated bi-fuel version of the engine from the Stonic, which is a mild hybrid. We will have approximately 130 horsepower and over 20 kgfm of torque, along with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
New SUV Coupe Delivers Various Technologies
Inside, the model that will compete with the Nivus and Fastback has a lot in common with another cool car from the brand, the Niro, which features a finish that blends synthetic leather and hard plastic. The interior space is excellent thanks to the very generous wheelbase.
The list of equipment is complete, and we have keyless entry, dual-zone digital climate control, wireless cellphone charging, electrically folding mirrors, configurable ambient lighting, driving mode selector, multifunction steering wheel, fully configurable digital dashboard, and much more.
The multimedia center comes with a 10.2-inch screen and features native GPS, a rearview camera, as well as wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Now talking about safety, the new K3 hatchback SUV Coupe comes with a well-rounded package. It includes, in the top versions, features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, maneuver braking, and much more. Its price, in direct conversion, is around R$ 111 thousand, excluding taxes and fees.
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