Kia Mohave
The Kia Borrego ( in North America) or Kia Mohave ( in South Korea, Hangul: 기아 모하비 ) is a car model of the South Korean automaker Kia Motors. These were a luxury sports utility vehicle full size. Was first presented to the production model in early January 2008 at the Detroit Motor Show. In the model range of the manufacturer's vehicle was located above the compact SUV Sportage and Kia Sorento.
The Hwaseong (South Korea), Kaliningrad (Russia ) and East -Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan ) produced vehicle was designed primarily for the American market, but did not accept it at the planned level. In Europe, it was not offered, since the sister model Hyundai ix55 is offered, which is less terrain due to its unibody construction, however. 2011 ended the production and small-sized Kia Sorento took over the succession.
Model history
During the development of the seven-seater model had the internal code name of HM. It was named in North America eventually, after the Anza -Borrego Desert State Park in California. The name refers to the Mohave desert of the same name in the same state in which is located the American test site of the manufacturer. The design of the Borrego was derived from the study Kia KCD II Mesa also shown in Detroit in 2005.
In its home market in Korea, the sales began in January 2008, in the U.S. and on the export markets in the middle of the same year, in each case as model year 2009. Exactly one year the model was then available at rock bottom prices 26245-32995 U.S. $ in the U.S.. After unexpectedly low sales no 2010 model year, there was launched, however. In other markets, South Korea, some countries of South America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East but the car is more in sales.
Technology
The body of the rear - or all-wheel drive car based on a lead frame which is to minimize extra noise vibration harshness. In addition, the independent suspension used and the coilover suspension with adaptive air suspension to provide both on tarmac and off road for better driving comfort. The gear reduction and Hill Descent Control underline the terrain orientation, typical along with the third-row seat for an American " fullsize SUV" and was reduced by ladder frame and reduction in the second-generation Sorento.
In addition to a 3.8-liter Lambda II V6 petrol engine with 203 kW ( 276 hp ) in North America is also the first developed by Hyundai / Kia 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine with 248 kW ( 337 hp) been available. This was available in conjunction with a newly developed six-speed automatic transmission. He was in favor of better equipped Zugfähigkeiten with a flatter power curve. With 2.3 (V6 ) to 3.4 tons (V8 ) of the Borrego has been the highest towing capacity of all Kia models. Just as extraordinary is the manufacturer's warranty of 10 years or 100,000 driven miles on the powertrain. With the exception of North America, the car is powered by a 3.0 -liter V6 diesel engine in the S- series with 184 kW (250 hp).
The Borrego of equipment includes an audio system by Infinity with six-disc CD changer and a connection for an external audio device. In addition, stands as Kia novelty satellite radio. Optional addition electrically adjustable pedals and a DVD navigation system is a parking aid with rearview camera available.