New Kia Mojave 2019 model year continues to exist on Russian market. Persistent rumors about the appearance of the second generation Kia Mohave, and remained rumors. The mid-size frame SUV was originally created for the North American market as a family and very comfortable car. The off-road qualities of the car were the last thing thought.
On a frame SUV, you expect to see a rigid continuous bridge behind, but here it is not. Instead of the traditional attribute of a real “rogue”, an independent multi-link suspension is installed, and even with air springs. This is done to make it easier to load bags from the supermarket and for more comfort on the go. Despite all the design compromises that killed off-road for the sake of convenience, buyers in the United States did not appreciate the family 7-seater car. Sales of the Mojave (in the US the Kia Borrego) lasted less than three years. Today, the model can only be bought in Korea, Russia and several other Asian countries. Naturally, after such a fiasco, the Koreans did not have any desire to develop the model. Since the premiere in 2008, the model has been slightly restyled only a couple of times.
Mojave exterior against the background of other Kia looks like greetings from the last century. Simple shapes, large headlights, chrome grille, powerful plastic bumpers. Rear large lights and a minimum of beauty. Appearance was developed by German designer Peter Schreyer, at a time when straight chopped forms seemed the height of perfection. Photos of Mojave are attached.
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Inside the Mojave the situation is no better. Of course the monitor in the center console with built-in navigation pleases the eye. But the instrument panel comes from the early 2000s and the terrible woodgrain plastic is not for the faint of heart. This is not used even in the most budget models. Pleases just that three rows of seats allow you to easily mark 7 people and transform the interior space for the transportation of large loads. Switches, levers and other functional toggle switches take us back to the distant past. Switching transmission modes is not carried out by a stylish large washer next to the gearshift lever, but by a dull plastic “cap from a plastic bottle” to the left of the steering wheel. There is a key disable ESP and an on/off switch for the rear air suspension. Photos of the interior below.
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In the 7-seater saloon, there is a minimum of space in the trunk, but it is worth noting a few pluses. First, the two rear rows of seats can be folded flush with the floor. Well, the spare wheel is located under the bottom, and not in the trunk.
Photo boot Kia Mohave
Specifications Mojave 2019
Initially, customers were offered a diesel and gasoline engine with a 5-speed automatic and a good all-wheel drive design with front-wheel connection. A little later, a more modern 6-band automatic appeared. A few years ago, Russian buyers were no longer offered the top-end 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine with 275 hp. Leaving only diesel.
Now only a 3.0-liter turbodiesel CRDi V6 and an 8-band automatic are offered on the Russian market. The motor produces 250 hp. at 549 Nm of torque. Such power is enough to accelerate a 2-ton car to a hundred in just 8.7 seconds! And the maximum speed reaches 190 km / h. At the same time, the average fuel consumption is only 9.3 liters. True, in the city a rather powerful turbodiesel eats more than 12 liters.
As for the 4x4 all-wheel drive, Mohave has three transmission options since the last update. The first, basic modification has a manually connected front axle and single stage distributor. In a slightly more expensive configuration, the car will please with all-wheel drive with the front axle connected by a multi-plate clutch and a two-stage transfer case. Top configurations will also please with the presence of a limited slip differential rear axle.
Thanks completely independent suspension on shock absorbers of variable stiffness, an incredible ride is achieved on any surface. Front double wishbone suspension, rear multi-link, plus air springs on the rear axle. Quite worthy ground clearance. More detailed specifications SUV from Korea look further.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance Mohave 2019
- Body length - 4930 mm
- Body width - 1915 mm
- Body height - 1765 mm
- Curb weight - from 2164 kg
- Gross weight - up to 2820 kg
- Wheelbase - 2895 mm
- Trunk volume - 350 liters
- Fuel tank volume - 82 liters
- Tire size - 245/70 R17, 265/60 R18
- Ground clearance - 217 mm
Video of the new Kia Mohave
Test drive and detailed description models.
Prices and equipment Kia Mojave 2019
The demand for a Korean SUV for 2.5 million rubles in our country is not high. At large dealers in stock you can always find a car of the last or even the year before last! Such options can be bought much cheaper. Let's say right away that in the database the car has a fairly rich package, plus you won't have to pay anything extra for a 7-seater saloon. In the standard, this is a fabric upholstery of the seats, in the middle trim levels it is already black leather. In the top configuration, you can choose a brown version of the interior trim. Current prices are attached.
- Mohave Comfort 3.0 l. Automatic transmission8 / 4x4 - 2,514,900 rubles
- Mohave Luxe 3.0 l. Automatic transmission8 / 4x4 - 2,714,900 rubles
- Mohave Premium 3.0 l. Automatic transmission8 / 4x4 - 2,944,900 rubles
KIA Mohave 2018-2019 can be attributed to the flagship SUV of the South Korean manufacturer. At least technical characteristics of KIA Mohave is fully consistent with this title.
Either a 3-liter diesel or a 3.8-liter gasoline power unit is installed on the car. At the same time, the maximum power of a diesel engine is not very different from a gasoline engine (250 for a diesel engine, 275 for a gasoline engine).
There is no need to talk about the efficiency of KIA Mohave. Even in the combined cycle, the consumption of a gasoline engine exceeds eleven liters. Although in the diesel version, the consumption of the car is somewhat more modest - 9.3 liters. In urban driving conditions, fuel consumption is higher: even diesel engine consumes more than twelve liters.
With regard to dynamics, technical Kia specifications Mojave 2018-2019 in this regard allow the car to maneuver quite well in city traffic. Acceleration from standstill to 100 kilometers per hour takes at least 8.5 seconds. Max Speed car is 190 kilometers per hour.
Transmission
Cars of this model are supplied exclusively with automatic eight- and five-speed transmissions. The buyer is offered only all-wheel drive options (without the possibility of switching on, like the Sportage, for example). This gives more confidence to the driver on the road, especially in the winter season.
Body
The seven-seat SUV KIA Mohave has a fairly large size. It is 4.88 meters long, 1.92 meters wide and 1.77 meters high. Due to a fairly wide track, the car is stable on bends. At the same time, a ground clearance of more than twenty centimeters allows you to drive on high curbs, as well as calmly overcome pits on the road.
Kia Mohave is a well-known car in the domestic market, although not quite appreciated by the Russian consumer. This mid-size frame SUV was introduced back in 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show, and a year later it appeared in the expanses of the post-Soviet space.
And now, years later, the engineers of the Korean company decided to update their flagship SUV, presenting a package of changes as the release of a new model with the same name. Well, let's try to figure out what the new Kia Mohave offers to its potential owner.
New Kia Mojave 2017-2018 model year
Recalling the history of the model, it is worth noting that it did not gain much popularity in our country, although it offered excellent technical characteristics. The reason for this was a very high price, which, at that time, put the novelty on a par with cars of more prestigious brands. Mojave could not compete with SUVs from Mitsubishi or Toyota, and not because it was worse in any characteristics, but because of the lower prestige of the Kia brand.
The crisis phenomena that occurred in the Russian car market have seriously changed the financial situation in the camp of competitors. New generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has significantly increased in price, Land cruiser Prado also moved to the high league, and in the range from 2 to 3 million rubles, a certain niche was formed in which another frame SUV could easily “fit”.
And he became new kia Mojave 2017-2018 model year. The price was positively affected by the localization of the assembly of new items, and the use of a number of technical tricks, as well as the rejection of large-volume engines. The latter were developed "with an eye" on the North American market, but from now on they are not available for our country. So what is different new car from a predecessor?
At first glance, it is very difficult to distinguish the new Kia Mojave from the previous generation. External changes are minimized, due to the very successful appearance of the predecessor.
The design, once created by Peter Schreyer, turned out to be very successful and does not look archaic even today. Of course, it does not have the expressive solutions typical of the new Pajero Sport, but for potential customers this is not so important.
Video - review and test drive Kia Mojave 2017-2018 model year:
The novelty is positioned as a comfortable, roomy and passable car for a family vacation, and therefore excessive pretentiousness could well scare away a potential buyer. small external changes touched mainly on lighting technology, the shape of bumpers and the location of moldings, but you can notice them only by placing a new and old car next to each other.
Inside, there are much more changes and they are associated both with an improvement in comfort and ergonomics, and the quality of finishing materials. In addition, the equipment of the car was improved even in the basic version, and expensive equipment acquired new optional equipment.
Specifications of the new Kia Mohave
Specification change new Kia Mohave also went the way of evolution and adaptation of the model to the realities of the Russian market. As already noted, in our country, the manufacturer abandoned the expanded range of power units, leaving only a three-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 250 Horse power and working "in tandem" with an automatic transmission.
The difference between the engine is the relatively low fuel consumption, which in the combined cycle is 9.3 liters per hundred kilometers. The indicator, of course, is not a record, but taking into account the volume and power characteristics, it looks very impressive.
General dimensions Kia Mojave has not undergone significant changes - it is still a large mid-size SUV, characterized by high capacity. With a vehicle length of 4930 mm, its wheelbase is 2895 mm, so passengers do not feel cramped. The space in the rear seats is also facilitated by the vertical landing of riders, as well as the configuration of the seats.
Video - test drive Kia Mohave 2017:
The developers also paid quite a lot of attention to the off-road capabilities of the car. This is eloquently evidenced by short overhangs, bumper configuration, as well as a ground clearance of 217 mm.
However, it is unlikely that Mojave can be called a classic SUV, since the engineers used a multi-link design in the design. rear suspension coupled with a lever front. This configuration allowed for good handling, the absence of yaw and other unpleasant phenomena on the highway, but made the car vulnerable in severe off-road conditions.
Therefore, Kia Mojave can only be attributed to the class of large SUVs that can occasionally be used for field trips, but not to cars designed for off-road use. "Delicate" pendants are not able to withstand regular loads of such a level, which, however, is not required by potential buyers. Most Kia owners Mohave is much more important than comfort in the city and on the highway, which the car copes with brilliantly.
Options and prices
Today on the domestic market a new Generation Kia Mohave is presented in four trim levels, the last two differing from each other only in the color of the interior. As a result, sellers sell three versions called Comfort, Luxe and Premium.
In all versions, only one power unit and transmission type are available, which were described above. Already in the basic version, the buyer receives an all-wheel drive type of transmission (a serious advantage against the background of the fact that most crossovers “in the base” are mono-drive), a set of heated front seats and windshield, alloy wheels and air conditioning.
Video review - Kia Mohave 2017 3.0D (250 hp) 4WD AT Premium:
In the second version, heated rear seats, leather trim, tinted rear windows, power windows for rear passengers etc.
The third configuration boasts Nappa leather trim (can be either black or brown), a cooled glove box, electric front seats, their ventilation system and other premium options.
Talking about prices for the new Kia Mojave in the light of the current market situation is a thankless task, and therefore we advise you to find out the latest information on the official Kia website - kia.ru.
Owner reviews Kia Mojave
Since the new Kia Mojave 2017-2018 model year has just entered the market, there are still no statistics on its operation on the network. But given the fact that the car has practically not changed compared to the previous generation, there is every chance to expect exactly the same reliability indicators.
Reviews about the diesel Kia Mohave are generally positive and they relate to high reliability. power unit. The only thing that the owners note is that the Kia Mojave diesel engine is very picky about the quality of fuel, and therefore it is better to refuel the car at proven gas stations. It is also important to check the status drive belts and make their timely replacement, which will avoid additional hassle.
Regarding the suspension, the car also demonstrates high resistance even in the conditions of domestic roads. Only mechanical damage from branches and other protruding elements can be a serious problem, since they can easily damage unprotected anthers. This fact once again shows that one should not abuse the off-road capabilities of the car and remember that this is, first of all, road crossover, and not a full-fledged all-terrain vehicle, such as, for example, a competitor Pajero Sport.
Video - new Kia Mojave vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport:
The remaining problems in the operation of a car, in general, are typical for many Korean cars. In particular, the windshield is not highly resistant to temperature extremes and often bursts along its entire length, even if there is minor damage.
Frequent and leaks expansion tank cooling system, which is made of fragile plastic. Also, regular replacement requires "bones" in the suspension, which are quite fragile and become unusable under strong shock loads. The rest of the Kia Mojave can be described as quite reliable car, not very ruinous for the owner in terms of maintenance.
Forums
Basic vehicle information real reviews owners and technical problem solving data can be obtained from the online forums dedicated to this model. The most active and informative of them include the following resources:
- mohavod.ru. This site is perhaps the only resource entirely dedicated to the model on the Russian Internet. Here you can not only chat with the owners, but also learn the latest information from the manufacturer, get acquainted with breaking news and in general to study the car in all its nuances.
- kiaclub.ru/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=32. This forum is located on a resource dedicated to Kia cars. The most active forum with a lot of feedback real owners, information about breakdowns, as well as a flea market where you can buy used spare parts and tuning parts.
- drom.ru/reviews/kia/mohave/. A good set of reviews from Kia Mohave owners, but there is no serious forum discussion on the resource.
- mohave.su. A good club site where you can discuss all the nuances of car ownership and take part in club meetings of owners. Of course, there are club symbols and other attributes of such sites.
Video - test drive Kia Mojave 2017.
Korean equivalent Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and in fact "American" to the marrow, Kia Mohave is an absolutely niche product in the Russian market. And how can it not be niche if it is a huge seven-seater frame SUV with a diesel engine, the design of which is long overdue to be changed to suit modern trends in the auto industry? The same Prado looks much better, not to mention a bunch of other competitors. And, nevertheless, in connection with the restyling of 2016, which reached the Russian Federation only in the spring of 2017, Mohave became definitely prettier, especially inside. Read all the details about it in our review!
Design
The restyled Mohave, which, as you might guess from the name, was originally developed for the North American market, seems as boring as its predecessor, and there is hardly anyone who will gasp with surprise and delight when they see it on the road. There is still nothing remarkable in the appearance of a large Kia Motors SUV - to this day it is a “workhorse” and nothing more. But the “horse” has updated bumpers, a radiator grill and 18-inch wheel rims, as well as LED running lights above the fog optics. And the color scheme of the model was replenished with blue and brown shades. Here, actually, and all innovations.
The new chrome grille does not stand out in any way, as does the head optics around the edges. From the side, a car with American roots looks no more interesting than UAZ Patriot, but domestic car costs almost twice as much! Changing a picture alloy wheels did not have much effect on the situation. The "stern" of the updated Mohave is purely practical - with plain lanterns that extend onto the rear fenders and a huge trunk lid. Behind the tailgate is a truly chic amount of cargo space, which is good news. With two rows of seats folded down, this volume reaches 2.7 cubic meters, which, given the flat floor, allows you to easily organize full-fledged sleeping places. No wonder the car was designed for the USA! There was no electric drive at the tailgate (only a regular door closer is provided), and the opening is small for people whose height exceeds 180 cm.
Design
The foundation of the restyled version of Mohave is the old frame structure: in front it has a suspension on double levers, and in the back - a multi-link. Offered for an extra charge rear air suspension(and a self-locking limited-slip rear differential), but it should be borne in mind that on severe off-road it will be of little use, since the design of the SUV differs in crossover habits, and the clearance of the crossover model is only 195 mm, although the manufacturer claims that under bottom as much as 217 mm. For serious cross-country driving, the ground clearance is frankly modest.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
Mohave 2017 model year is definitely an option for the city and light off-road, and not for extreme Russian conditions, even despite the presence of a frame and all-wheel drive. It is not ideally prepared for operation in Russia, but not bad either: it has an 82-liter fuel tank with steel protection and a jack hidden in an organizer under the floor of the cargo compartment, as well as a full-size spare tire, an emergency button for calling emergency services in case of an Era -Glonass", stabilization system, assistant when starting uphill and separate climate control. For winter, heating of exterior mirrors, front and rear seats, steering wheel and windshield in the rest area of the “wipers” is provided. In addition, there is an electric interior heater.
Comfort
The interior of the Mohave is American-style spacious, you can’t say anything about it. It can be seen that it is designed for a large and friendly family that takes a lot of things with them on the road and does not forget about paper cups with coffee from McDonald's - the local coasters seem to be specially created for them. Seven seats - a good family solution, but in which case it is better to place children on last row- adults will definitely not like it there, because the third row is not suitable for tall passengers, and it is not very easy for adults to climb onto it. Of the innovations in the interior, there is a leather multifunction steering wheel with a wooden insert and electric height / reach adjustment, more thoughtful dashboard with a classic layout and a large eight-inch touchscreen multimedia complex. The left spoke of the steering wheel, unfortunately, somewhat overlaps the control unit for the all-wheel drive transmission, suspension and system exchange rate stability- you have to press buttons and twist the “washer” by touch or take your eyes off the road for a moment to see what is where. The headlight washer button is not too well located.
The layout of the climate control unit (3 zones) is logical and understandable, the “climate” control is already available in the initial configuration. Automatic windows went only to the front doors, and the manufacturer decided to save on the rear. On the ceiling there are air ducts, a ceiling light, sun visors with a retractable section and an electric sunroof (the sunroof is in the top version). The front seats can not boast of a perfect fit, but you quickly get used to them. Driver's seat - with adjustable lumbar support. For the first time, perforated quilted Nappa leather is used for the seating of the SUV - however, this is the privilege of the most expensive Premium option, as is the armrest with a cooled box for drinks.
The standard equipment of the Mohave includes front and side airbags, anti-lock brake system(ABS), stabilization systems (ESC) and hill climb assistance (HAC), cruise control, parktronics "in a circle" and a rain sensor. For an additional fee, you can now get blind spot monitoring (BSD) and 4 all-round video cameras (AVM), showing the situation in front and behind in various variations. There are no more security innovations.
The Mohave infotainment system and speakers have been updated. From now on, JBL speakers and a media system with an eight-inch color touchscreen, navigation, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and AUX / USB connectors for connecting mobile devices, as well as support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies, are installed on the car. The processor of the new "multimedia" 2-core, 1 GHz, RAM - 1 GB, OS - Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The sound of the system is excellent, the graphics are decent, but the responses to finger presses are not very fast, and the navigator, capable of showing houses in 3D, sometimes gets confused in the readings.
Kia Mojave Specifications
Under the hood is a good old three-liter EN590 diesel engine with a return of 250 hp. at 3800 rpm. AT South Korea he gives out 14 "horses" more, but in Russia this option is simply not profitable at the mercy of the transport tax. Paired with it is the latest 8-speed automatic transmission - with it Mohave accelerates to 100 km / h in just 8.7 seconds, which is an excellent indicator for a huge SUV. The maximum speed is 190 km/h. According to the manufacturer, the consumption of "heavy fuel" averages 9.3 l / 100 km, in the city - 12.4 l / 100 km, and on the highway - 7.6 l / 100 km. However, judging by the reviews of car owners, real numbers may be different.
The Kia Mohave SUV has been produced since 2008 in South Korea. In the American market, this model is called Borrego. Since autumn 2009, the car has also been sold in Russia. Mohave for our market is assembled at the Avtotor Kaliningrad plant.
During development, the project was named HM, the design is based on the prototype presented in 2005 - Kia KCD II Mesa. Mohave is the name of a huge desert in the southwestern part of the United States, the same name bears one of the tribes of North American Indians. Who or what exactly the developers had in mind, giving their offspring such a big name, is not so important.
This model allowed Kia to enter the full-size SUV segment and take its rightful place there. Distinctive features car are impressive in size and strict style, high power and wonderful driving performance a decent level of safety and comfort.
The company's designers have developed a moderately strict, rather concise car with the appearance of a real off-road conqueror. Big Kia body Mohave is distinguished by clear angles and geometrically correct lines. The headlights are edged with chrome, and the radiator grill has an original design, unlike that of other models of the company. The lower part of the car is effectively highlighted in a contrasting color. The length of the car is 4880 mm, the width is 1915 mm, the height is 1765 mm, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm. In combination with enlarged wheel arches and big wheels this creates an image of a really large and imposing, but at the same time fit and athletic car.
The car has a large spacious interior. The Mohave offered a three-row passenger seating arrangement. Its capacity, provided by an almost three-meter wheelbase, is impressive. It can comfortably accommodate the driver and six passengers. The seats are comfortable and equipped with heating, and the driver's and front passenger's seats have lateral support and position adjustment. The interior uses modern finishing materials, interior ergonomics and build quality at a decent level. Stylish instrument panel with Supervision illumination provides comfortable driving regardless of the time of day.
Trunk volume in the seven-seat cabin is 350 liters. The third row seats fold in a 50/50 ratio, if they are folded to the floor, then a huge trunk with a volume of 1045 liters opens up, but by folding the second row of seats, you can turn the Kia Mohave into a real truck with a luggage compartment of 2765 liters.
For motorists in Russia, two off-road trim levels are available: Executive and Premium. The latter is distinguished by a ventilation of the driver's seat, electric height adjustment of the pedal assembly, a navigation system with DVD and Bluetooth support. Otherwise, both equipment options are almost identical. There is climate control and air conditioning for the rear passengers, a modern audio system with six speakers, on-board computer, cruise control, etc.
Both configuration options have in their assets a wide range of necessary systems of active and passive safety. So active protection is provided by ABS, ESC, BAS, DBC and HAC systems. The machine has a frame structure with programmed deformation zones that will take the brunt of the collision. The cabin has numerous airbags for the driver and passengers, as well as curtains and active head restraints. According to the results of crash tests, the car was rated "5 stars", that is, the highest score. The protection of the driver and passenger in frontal and side collisions was especially highly appreciated.
Initially, in the Russian market, Kia Mohave was sold in two versions equipped with V6 engines. Under the hood of one of them, a 3.6-liter gasoline engine with 274 hp was installed, and the second was equipped with a 3.0-liter diesel engine with 250 hp. diesel engine equipped with a Common Rail injection system with piezo injectors. This increases the efficiency and environmental friendliness of the engine. Both units were combined with a 5-speed and 6-speed automatic transmission gears respectively.
The car has a frame structure, all-wheel drive with a plug-in front axle and a reduction gear. An electronically controlled clutch with three modes is responsible for the operation of the all-wheel drive system. You can drive with an automatically connected front axle, turn on all-wheel drive forcibly, and in severe off-road conditions add to all-wheel drive"lower".
In the fall of 2011, Kia Mohave was slightly updated. This vehicle is now equipped with daytime running lights and a special connector for connecting an iPod player, rear windows have been tinted. Diesel version was equipped with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. And the version with gasoline engine received a 3.8-liter unit that develops 275 horsepower.