Electric Technology Car News: When the SUV market is hot, crossover cars are quietly rising. Can the more life-oriented Dongfeng KX successfully set a benchmark?

I don't know when crossovers started to become popular in the Chinese market, and CROSS has also become a fashionable term. Perhaps it is difficult to satisfy heavy tastes, or perhaps the car models are becoming more and more refined, but there are always consumers who want a car with multiple functions. With both the body of a sedan and the appearance of an SUV, a crossover seems to be a good choice. We will soon find out how the protagonist KX CROSS can perform.

In terms of appearance, KX CROSS has 4 body colors, namely, Azure Blue, Rouge Red, Transparent White, and Mocha Beige, and one less color than the K2 sedan, Diamond Silver. The front face of KX CROSS adopts a family design, and the details of the grille can be seen to have been carefully considered. The unique bulge adds a sense of refinement. The headlights are halogen light sources, with a lamp bowl design, and projection headlights with lenses need to be selected separately.

The rearview mirrors are integrated with turn signals, and are equipped with electric adjustment and electric heating functions as standard. The rear 45-degree angle is the most beautiful angle of the KX CROSS, and the roof line is in a downward trend, giving it a very dynamic overall feel. The taillight design that runs across the entire rear of the car is a highlight, but unfortunately the standard taillights are halogen light sources, and LED combination taillights need to be installed separately.

The center console of KX CROSS is the same as that of K2 sedan, but the configuration has been adjusted, and the automatic and manual transmission models are also different. KX CROSS has two interior colors, the center console is black, and the main difference is the seat color. The center console material is the same as that of K2 sedan, all hard plastic, but the workmanship is good, and it does not look cheap.

The dashboard is designed in a conventional style, with the speed and speed displayed on both sides. Although the driving computer display in the middle is not large in size, it can display and set detailed vehicle information. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel adopts a raised design at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, and the overall design is more dynamic with the silver decoration at the bottom. The new car is equipped with a 7-inch touch-screen color display on the center console, which is equipped with multimedia entertainment system, reversing image assistance system and other functions.

In terms of power, the KX CROSS is equipped with a 1.4L engine with a maximum power of 100Ps/6300rpm and a maximum torque of 132Nm/4000rpm. The engine is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission. In addition, the new car also provides a 6-speed manual transmission for riders to choose.

Overall, the KX CROSS feels good, and its appearance is also OK, especially the rear end is very dynamic. Except for the fact that the power is a bit weak, there is nothing wrong with it. As for the configuration, I actually thought it was pretty good when I first saw the car. It has a sunroof and leather seats, a standard body stability system, and a good multimedia system. From a macro perspective, the sales of small hatchbacks do not seem to be outstanding, and the volume is not large, so the K2 hatchback version changes its thinking and is packaged as a crossover car. It is also a good way. The passability is comparable to that of a small SUV, which is a good choice. I have always felt that cars are not expensive, but only worth it. The KX CROSS will be launched on August 28, and we will have the answer by then.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.