2014 KIA MOHAVE REVIEW

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A detailed review and test drive of the Kia Mojav SUV. Specifications and description.

Contents of the review:

Exterior
Interior
Specifications
Price and configuration
Crash test

A car from the class of off-road vehicles KIA Mohave is known in the west under the name Borrego. The modern model, created using the technologies of the future, is able to conquer almost any off-road and guarantees the safety of its passengers. For the first time, the Kia Mohav was presented to the world in January 2008, and it was only possible to buy it in Russia and Ukraine in the fall of 2009. Until today, 2014, it was slightly modernized. Compared to the Kia Sorento 2015 - this car is slightly larger in size, but it lags behind the electronic filling.

2014 KIA Mohave SUV Exterior

The exterior of the SUV is quite strict and laconic, the large body is distinguished by regular geometric lines and clear angles. The design of the radiator grille is original and individual, the headlights have a chrome edging, and the contrasting lower part of the car looks impressive and masculine, giving this model a truly masculine look.

The size of the car is 4880 mm in length, 1915 mm in width, an impressive height of 1765 mm, and a wheelbase of 2895 mm. Clearance - 217 mm.

Interior KIA Mohave 2014

The KIA Mohave salon is comfortable and spacious. Thanks to the almost 3-meter base, the interior space freely accepts six passengers and a driver. The front passenger and driver can adjust the position of the seats, as well as use lateral support. All seats are equipped with a heating system. The most appropriate word for the overall character of the cabin is luxurious.

The seats are located in 3 rows, however, the back will be most convenient for children or people of short stature, and those sitting in the first two rows will note the legroom and general convenience, when it is practically possible not to come into contact with a fellow traveler.

The interior decoration of the new Kia Mohav is made at a high level using modern high-quality materials and can be described as restrained and strict. The ergonomics of the cabin are thought out to the smallest detail, the dashboard has Supervision illumination and is convenient for the driver at any time of the day.

Noteworthy is the high-quality standard audio system; it is also available to equip the car with parking sensors and various useful gadgets.

Trunk volume A 7-seater SUV corresponds to its spacious interior: with the third row seats folded, the trunk volume is 1045 liters, and if you remove the second row, the cargo compartment will be 2765 l.

Specifications Kia Mojav 2014

From the very beginning, two versions were available to motorists of the domestic market, each with a V6 engine. In one version, a 3.6-liter gasoline engine was installed, its power is capable of developing 274 hp. The second version is equipped with a 3-liter diesel engine with 250 hp. High environmental friendliness and efficiency of this engine is ensured by the "Common Rail" injection system, which has piezo injectors. The first engine was combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, while the second worked in tandem with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

In the fall of 2011, the diesel version of the KIA Mohave received a new gearbox - 8-speed, as for the gasoline engine, its volume increased to 3.8 liters, and the power increased to 275 hp.

Diesel 3-liter Kia Mojav 2014 with a capacity of 250 hp and "automatic" with 6 gearshift steps accelerates the SUV in 9.6 seconds to 100 kilometers per hour, while the fuel consumption is just over 10 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle.

The second unit, which has a volume of 3.8 liters (the exact volume of the engine is 3778 cm) and a capacity of 275 liters, which runs on gasoline and is combined with a 5-speed gearbox, is capable of accelerating the KIA Mohave to 100 km per hour from scratch in just 8, 5 seconds, while consuming approximately 11.6 liters of fuel per 100 km of driving on a combined cycle. In the city, the fuel consumption of the first generation Kia Mohav is 3.8 liters - 15.1 liters per hundred kilometers.

Both gearboxes provide a choice of control - semi-automatic or automatic. The car has a frame structure, four-wheel drive with a reduction gear and a front axle that can be connected. The all-wheel drive system is controlled by an electronically controlled clutch that operates in 3 modes.

The car is characterized by excellent handling - the turning radius of the car is 5.5 m, which is very good for its dimensions. Also, in certain situations, the ground clearance can be increased by an additional 9 cm, which is a very convenient function.

When the SUV moves on city and highway roads, 100% of the traction is transferred to the rear wheels; in certain weather conditions, grip on slippery surfaces can be improved by manually connecting the four-wheel drive, this allows evenly distribute traction between the wheels at speeds of less than 80 km per hour.

When the automatic permanent all-wheel drive system is operating at high-speed mode, 100% of the traction also falls on the rear wheels, but if they slip, then up to 50% of the torque can be transmitted to the front. An LSD center differential is available as an option.

Price and configuration of the Mohave SUV 2014

Russian motorists can choose one of two trim levels - Comfort or Premium. The options differ little, however, the Premium has ventilation for the driver's seat, the height of the pedal assembly is regulated using an electric system, and there is also a navigation system with Bluetooth and DVD support.

Both configurations include climate control, air conditioning for rear passengers, an audio system equipped with 6 speakers, an on-board computer and cruise control. Safety is represented by systems such as ABS, ESC, BAS, DBC and HAC.

Prices for KIA Mohave 2014 are as follows: