KIA Mohave, the first seven-seat crossover KIA, named after the desert in California, which in the opinion of the creators, synonymous with strength, confidence, regardless of weather conditions.
Kia Mohave 290 mm longer, 30 mm wider and 5 mm higher than the Sorento, the wheelbase extended by 185 mm, which allows two adults to sit comfortably on the seats third row. Trunk volume in the seven-seat cabin is 350 liters and can easily increase to 2765 liters with the addition of the second and third seat rows. Third-row seats are added at a ratio of 50/50%, while the second row seat 40/60%.
For almost five-meter crossover does not look bulky. His manly face with angular forms at once bold and serene, with a swept grille and headlights, which seem to be lights, surrounded by a metal shell. The central section of the front bumper stylized imitation of "sump-guard", the lower air intake gives a sporty look, and fog lights look aggressive. Speakers emphasized wheel arches concentric moldings, contrasting with the color. The combination of the two colors is present throughout the length of the car, highlighting the front and rear bumpers and side moldings. Externally the car looks slimmer through the door, seeming a bit-depth, and with a constantly changing visual relationship of glass and metal.
A variety of exterior colors consist of three prime colors (white, ebony and silver) and five metallic colors (pale orange, deep red, bright silver, bronze and dark blue). Shop can be trimmed with leather or velor in black, beige and gray colors.
Kia Mohave is available with six-cylinder petrol (274 bhp) and diesel (250 hp) engine, coupled with that is set on 5 or 6-speed automatic transmission. Both boxes allow you to select automatic and semi-automatic operation.
When driving in the city and on highway 100% thrust is transferred to the rear wheels. For better traction on slippery roads (rain, snow, dirt road) the driver can manually connect the four-wheel drive. This mode is evenly distributes traction between the front and rear wheels at speeds below 80 km / h Automatic system of permanent all-wheel drive in high speed mode and transfers 100% traction to the rear wheels, but the rear wheels slip to 50% of torque can be transmitted to the front wheels. Can be optionally specified center differential LSD.
The rear suspension improves stability pnevmoelementami movement, supporting the rear of the vehicle, regardless of the weight of the shipment. The function «HI» increases the gap at the rear of the car 40 mm above the norm in order to overcome obstacles or to off-road. The function «LO» reduces the lumen of the rear of the car by 40mm for easy loading / unloading of cargo, passenger boarding.
Interior KIA Mohave is made with a claim to prestige. Bright red illumination of instruments and subdued red light, creating a mysterious atmosphere in the cabin. Power seats in the KIA Mohave allows you to adjust the chair to the four directions and move back and head forward / backward. The driver's seat is 8-way control situation, adding the regulation of the slope and lumbar support. The front and middle row seats are equipped with heating system.
The system IMS (integrated memory) there is "easy access", which automatically moves the seat back 50 mm when the car is parked for the convenience yield and planting in the car. The system automatically returns the seat to its original position after starting the engine or the touch of a button.
Kia Mohave is available with a large number of standard elements and additional options, depending on the configuration. Among them: Xenon, electric sunroof, rear parking sensors.
The basic version is equipped with air conditioning, dual-zone option is possible to install, fully automatic climate control. For customers who want to create a unique "perfect climate", the company KIA offers independent rear heater and air conditioning system. Installed on the right side of the baggage car, the system creates an additional air outlet system, which runs along the floor (2 outputs) and on the roof (4 outputs) over and under the seats of the second and third rows.
The atmosphere in the cabin can be controlled by setting sun glasses that block ultraviolet rays and assembled on-site windshield, trunk and door glasses.
Among the proposed options and the system of "smart key" to start the engine by pressing a button.
Three electrical outlets are located on the center console, rear center console and luggage
JBL audio system consists of radio, CD-player with the ability to read CDs with MP3, six speakers: four doors and two front tweeter (for high frequency loudspeakers) and output to 4 channels of 43 watts each. USB and AUX ports are provided on the floor console along the selector mechanism.
To improve visibility in the rear KIA Mohave provides a rear view camera, which transmits the image on the 3.5-inch LCD monitor built into the rearview mirror. Integrated IMS when you turn on the rear side mirrors transmission tilts 5 degrees for a better view of the road.
As standard, Mohave has an adjustable tilt steering wheel manually. Additionally, you can order the electrical system and tilt steering the nomination. Slope parameters vary in the range of 40 mm. There is also a memory function for the steering of the two drivers.
Automatic tailgate features an innovative system that allows you to open and close it almost without effort.
Kia Mohave aimed at ensuring a high level of "active" and "passive" safety systems for passengers. Mohave offers customers a wide range of embedded systems and equipment to guarantee a safe and enjoyable driving.
Among the technologies used in the Mohave: ESC (electronic stabilization control), BAS (emergency brake assist), DBS (control of braking while driving on a steep slope), which supports the rate equal to 8 km / h when driving on a steep slope and the HAC (control recovery in Mountain), which prevents slipping back when starting on the rise.
Safety of Crossover confirmed the higher figure of 5 stars for frontal and side collisions at the official crush-NCAP test in the U.S..
In Mohave can be set up to six airbags: two front, two front side and two full-length side airbags that protect heads of all three rows of passengers. Active head restraints for the first row of seats are available as an option.