Kia Mohave
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| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
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| Parent company | Hyundai Kia Automotive Group |
| Also called | Kia Borrego |
| Production | 2008- |
| Assembly | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Class | Luxury SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 3.8 L Lambda II V6 4.6 L Tau V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in (2896 mm) |
| Length | 192.1 in (4879 mm) |
| Width | 75.4 in (1915 mm) |
| Height | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Related | Hyundai Veracruz |
The Kia Mohave, marketed in North America as Kia Borrego is a Luxury sport-utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by the South Korean-based Kia Motors. The vehicle debuted in 2008 in the Korean[1] and US markets. The Kia Borrego is named after the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California; Borrego means "bighorned sheep" which can be found in the state park.[2]
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[edit] Production history
The production model, designed by automotive designer Peter Schreyer, former chief designer for Audi, was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.[3] The vehicle was originally shown as a concept car under the Kia Mesa name at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in Korea as the Mohave prior to its release in the United States.
[edit] Technical details
The Borrego uses body-on-frame construction, with available adjustable air-suspension, hill-descent control and a high- and low-range gearbox. The Borrego has three standard rows of seats in the US. The Borrego will be fitted with either the 3.0 L VGT diesel V6 (in 2010), second-generation Lambda II 3.8 L V6 producing 276 horsepower (206 kW) or the recently developed 4.6 L V8 Hyundai Tau engine. The Tau V8 will be tuned to give less power but more torque than in the Hyundai Genesis sedan, and creates 337 horsepower (251 kW). The V8 has a towing capacity of 7,500 lb (3,400 kg), and the V6 is able to tow 5,000 lb (2,300 kg). It has a navigation system available as an option.
Kia has recently canceled on/off plans to build a mid-size pickup truck variant of the Borrego.
[edit] Fuel cell version
A variant using electric drive and hydrogen fuel cell was unveiled in LA Motor Show.[4]
[edit] Awards
- Kia Borrego(a.k.a ‘Kia Mohave’) has been selected as the “Best Kept Secret” in the Autobytel.com[5]
- Kia Borrego Awarded the "Best-in-Class Sport Utility Vehicle $25,000-$35,000" award as part of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) 2009 Winter Vehicle Awards competition.[6]
- Kia Borrego has been named the top-rated ‘SUV $25,000-$35,000’ in the Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle awards in the US. Borrego earned strong marks from consumers for its overall excellent value, along with impressive power and towing capacity, interior space, visibility, fuel economy and extensive list of standard features. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ Brooks, Glenn (2008-01-04). "South Korea: Kia Mohave SUV previews 2009 Borrego for Canada and US" (in English). AutomotiveWorld.com. http://www.automotiveworld.com/VMSI/display.asp?contentid=65607&vmsiid=21. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
- ^ 2009 Kia Borrego - Overview for Kia Borrego - CarGurus
- ^ Mesa memories: - AutoWeek Magazine
- ^ LA Preview: Kia to debut fuel cell-powered Borrego SUV
- ^ Best Kept Secret: 2009 Kia Borrego autobytel.com, 2009
- ^ Kia Borrego Awarded New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) 2009 Winter Vehicle Award
- ^ Kia Borrego Awarded Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Award CNBC, 18 Jun 2009
[edit] External links
- Kia Borrego Official Site
- Kia Motors America Press Release
- 2008 All-New Kia Mohave official website (Korean)
- Kia Borrego photo gallery
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