Here in Beijing every other car is a crossy
crossover, and so it is in the whole country. Crossovers are massively popular
and automakers rush them to the market in ever greater numbers. The Kia K2 Cross is just such a car, it is even
called Cross so all intentions are clear.
The K2 Cross is the third car of the K2-series, the
others are a sedan and a hatchback. The Cross is based on the same
platform but slightly bigger. Design is unique, it is not just a hatchback with
some extra black bits. Of course, it does have all the crossy stuff, including
black wheel arches, black bumpers with skid pads, and rather impressive roof
rails that look strong enough to attach a horse too.
The Kia K2’s are made in China by the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture. Price of the
Cross will start around 90.000 yuan. Power will come from the standard K2
engines: a 100 hp 1.4 and a 123 hp 1.6.
