What are the reasons for the discontinuation of the Kia KX Cross?
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Here are the specific reasons for the discontinuation of the Kia KX Cross: 1. Interior materials: The Kia KX Cross is the hatchback version of the Kia K2. The dashboard is made of hard plastic, which offers average tactile and visual appeal. The steering wheel is also not wrapped in leather and is entirely made of plastic. 2. Driving performance: The Kia KX Cross is only equipped with a 1.4L engine, and its actual power performance is not outstanding. Quality complaints about the Kia KX Cross mainly focus on issues such as transmission oil leaks and engine oil leaks.
The discontinuation of this Kia KX Cross is actually quite common. I drove the older model before and found it compact and agile, making parking particularly convenient. However, I later noticed its sales never really took off. On one hand, there are too many similar small SUVs in the market, with popular models like the Honda XR-V stealing a lot of customers. Additionally, the KX Cross didn’t have much of a price advantage. Kia itself prioritizes higher-profit midsize cars like the K5 and Sportage, shifting production resources toward them. Moreover, domestic new energy vehicles are now making strong strides, offering better configurations at around 100,000 yuan, so young people aren’t as interested in traditional small fuel cars anymore. Last month when I went to the 4S store for maintenance, the salesperson also mentioned that orders for this model had stopped long ago, and it would officially be discontinued once the remaining inventory was cleared. In fact, the small car market is shrinking overall—it’s not just Kia; many joint-venture brands have reduced such models.