Kaiyi X3 pro overview: generations, specs and which version to buy
Kaiyi X3 pro specs at a glance: a 5-door SUV built since 2021 with 116–156 hp, one generation, CVT or manual gearboxes and front-wheel drive.
The Kaiyi X3 pro is a 5-door SUV produced from 2021 to the present, offered with engines from 116 to 156 hp, front-wheel drive and a choice of CVT or manual gearbox. It suits drivers who want a compact crossover with simple mechanicals; this page covers Kaiyi X3 pro specs, its single generation and the versions worth choosing.
Kaiyi X3 pro generations
1 generation (2021–present)
The first and so far only generation of the Kaiyi X3 pro has been in production since 2021 as a 5-door SUV. It spans 3 modifications with outputs from 116 to 156 hp, all with front-wheel drive and either a CVT or a manual gearbox. Both notable versions share a 1499 cc engine: the Kaiyi X3 pro 1.5 i AT (116 hp, CVT) is the mass-market choice, while the Kaiyi X3 pro 1.5 i T CVT (156 hp, CVT) tops the range.
Because every X3 pro belongs to the same generation, the differences between model years come down to equipment rather than engineering: the body style, drivetrain layout and engine displacement stayed constant from 2021 onward.
Which Kaiyi X3 pro to buy
- 1.5 i AT (1 generation): the mass-market version with 116 hp from a 1499 cc engine, paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive — the configuration most X3 pro cars on the road use, which simplifies the search for parts.
- 1.5 i T CVT (1 generation): the most powerful version with 156 hp from the same 1499 cc displacement, also with CVT and front-wheel drive — the pick if the 116 hp base feels short on power.
On the used market the situation is straightforward: with production running only since 2021, all Kaiyi X3 pro examples are relatively recent, and the single-generation lineup means any car you find shares the same 5-door SUV body and FWD layout — you are choosing between the 116 hp and 156 hp engines and between CVT and manual, not between platform revisions.
With only 3 modifications and no alternative drivetrains, comparing specific Kaiyi X3 pro listings is mostly a matter of matching power output and gearbox type to your needs. The 156 hp turbocharged version and the 116 hp base draw from the same 1499 cc capacity, so the power gap of 40 hp is the main technical difference between the two ends of the range.