There are many cars of different classes in the world. But in Russia prefer to stop the choice on SUVs or at least on crossovers. It is not surprising, because such cars are practical and have much greater permeability than ordinary cars. The choice of SUV is huge. And today we will pay attention to the Korean Auto industry. This is a diesel "kia-mohaw" 3.0. Ownership reviews, specifications, photos - further in the article.

Description

So what is this car? "Kia-Mojave" is a medium-sized SUV, serially produced since 2008. The assembly is carried out in:

• Korea;
• Kazakhstan;
• Russia.

Design

Initially, this car focused on the North American market. It is immediately noticeable by its design. Koreans rarely make massive and coarse SUVs. But "Mojave" is an exception to the rules.

This is a truly American jeep with huge headlights, a massive lattice and large wheel arches. Below is a wide "foliage", which also protects the body from rocks and bitumen from the road. In general, the car has a good design. But there are disadvantages. As noted by feedback, diesel "Kia-Mojave" has a weak paintwork. After a couple of years of operation, rust appears on the car. Often corrosion are subject to the following elements:

• thresholds;
• trunk lid;
• wheeled arches;
• the front of the hood (in the area of \u200b\u200bthe radiator grille);
• door edges.

It cannot be said that the body frankly rot. But small "bugs" are not uncommon at Kia-Mojave.

Sizes, clearance, weight

This car is a medium-sized SUV with a body length of 4.88 meters. The width is 1.92 meters, and the height is 1.81. Road clearance on standard wheels - almost 22 centimeters. This is a good indicator, but for a serious off-road this car is not suitable in the best way. The angle of entry is 27 degrees, the congress - 22.5. For soil roads, this is enough with a margin, but Offroud is not his element. Curb weight of the car - 2 tons.

Salon

Let's move inside the diesel "Kia Mojave". The reviews of the owners say that the car's salon looks worthy. If we consider the average configuration and above, it is worth noting a beige leather interior and a pleasant insertion under the tree. The steering wheel is a four-spin, with buttons. The instrument panel is informative, with an on-board computer. On the central console there is a radio tape recorder, a climate control unit and a vapor of blowing deflectors. All buttons are at hand and their location is intuitive. Seat moderate hard, with a good adjustment range and side support. The center is a wide armrest. Air conditioning is available in basic equipment, and in more expensive - climate control.

Salon is trimmed with good plastic, no bad insulation - they say reviews. But over time, various "crickets" can appear. In the cabin can be up to seven people. The middle row of seats can be configured on the corner of the backrest, as well as move in the longitudinal direction. It is the opinion that the quality of the cabin directly depends on the assembly. As practice shows, this is true. Versions collected in Korea differ from Russian.

Among the disadvantages of diesel "Kia Mojave" reviews are noted by rear-view camera glitches. It can turn off spontaneously. And to resolve the problem, you have to contact the service. Also over time, climate control wiring contacts are thrown, which is why there may be problems.

Sometimes the washer glass ceases to operate on Kia. Fortunately, to solve this problem, it is enough to replace the corresponding fuse (it can be broken). Also owners are faced with the failures of the on-board computer and the audio system.

Trunk.

If we consider the seven-west version, the trunk is able to accommodate up to 350 liters of boot. If necessary, the third row of seats can be removed.

In a five-seater version, the volume of the trunk is 1,045 liters. But that's not all. You can transform and medium row of seats. As a result, a carriage platform of 2,675 liters is formed. To expand the useful volume, engineers moved a spare wheel under the bottom. But as noted by feedback, it is very difficult to get to the "spare track".

Specifications of diesel "Kia Mojave"

Under the hood at the diesel modification there is a six-cylinder V-shaped engine of the CRDI series. With a working volume of 3 liters, this power unit develops 250 horsepower. Torque - 540 nm. Since this is a diesel engine, then the torque is available almost immediately - by 1.8 thousand revolutions. Injection system - "Common Rail" with piezo formuscas. Cylinder block - cast iron, head - aluminum.

How does the dynamics of diesel "Kia-Mojave" 3.0 behave? Reviews say that the car with its two-tilted mass is very sharp. Above hundreds of it accelerates in 9 seconds. The maximum speed is 190 kilometers per hour.

What do they say about the diesel engine "Kia-Mojave" reviews? The owners note that the motor is generally not bad. With him the car cheerfully goes on overtaking, and the resource for the engine is considerable - more than 400 thousand kilometers. But for the motor to serve for a long time, you need to regularly change consumables. This engine oil and filters. Among the significant advantages should be noted the fact that the CRDI engine fuel equipment is adapted to Russian operating conditions: the motor can digest the diesel fuel not the highest quality.

What do they say about the fuel consumption of diesel "Kia Mojave" 3.0 reviews? Owners note that the motor is quite voracious. Everyone is used to save, buying diesel cars. But here it will not "ride" - the owners say. Fuel consumption in diesel "Kia Mojave" - \u200b\u200bfrom 12 to 15 liters per 100 kilometers of the way. Of course, much depends on the operating conditions and ride style. But even under the most favorable conditions, the fuel consumption of the diesel "Kia-Mojave" will not be less than 12 liters. Perhaps this is the most significant minus, which marks the reviews of the owners.

The timing system on the CRDI six-cylinder engine is chain. The owners say that the mechanism is very reliable. With a timely replacement of oil, you can forget about the replacement of the chain for the next 200 thousand kilometers. But nothing is forever, so the chain will stretch further. It is better to change it with the whole complex, with tensioners, rollers and sedatives.

Among the "sore" on the Kia-Mojave diesel engine, the owners note the weak clamps of the Gur pipes and the unreliable mounting of the radiator protection. There is no other problems on the motor.

A few words about gasoline motor

In addition to the diesel "Kia Mojava" 3.0 on the market you can meet the gasoline version. Under the hood there will be a 3.8-liter six-cylinder V-shaped motor. This engine is developing a capacity of 275 horsepower. But sales of gasoline modifications in Russia were discontinued in 2015. What do you talk about a gasoline motor reviews? Motor as a whole is also reliable, but the consumption is very frightened. A hundred car spends about 20 liters of gasoline. In addition, for 275-strong Mojave, you need to pay a higher transport tax.

Transmission

Several gearboxes can be installed on this car:

• five-speed mechanics;
• eight-stage automatic;
• six-speed automatic.

The last option is found only on cars brought from the United States. What do the reviews say about these transmissions? Diesel "Kia Mojave" will be very reliable with any box. Practice has shown that all three transmissions have a rather high resource. What advise to choose owners? Reviews say it is better to acquire an eight-step automaton SUV. It combines reliability, good economy and gentle gears. Yes, there have been cases when the automatic transmission switched with jerks and "tupil". But this problem was solved by updating the Box ECU software. If it did not save, the owners repaired the hydraulicock.

How long does the mechanic serve? Reviews note that first repairs it requires at least 100 thousand kilometers on mileage. Next you need to change the clutch. The oil according to the regulations does not change, but experts recommend to perform its replacement at least once in 100 thousand.

Also note that the machine is equipped with a full drive system. The front axle is connected by electromagnetic coupling or forcibly. Among the minuses of this system, reviews note the rapid overheating of the electromagnetic coupling. Therefore, it is not necessary to allow long-lasting slip. But here there are "protection from the fool" - the owners say. In case of overheating, the system will automatically turn off the front-wheel drive. Therefore, burn the coupling with all the desire it will not work. However, there is a risk of staying helpless on off-road, since the torque will only be transmitted to the rear axle.

Chassis

The car has a completely independent suspension. In front - MacPherson racks, rear - multi-dimensional. Note that in the maximum configuration as elastic elements, not springs are used, but pneumatic cylinders. But the reviews say that the diesel "Kia-Mojave" has a very hard suspension. The first repair will be required by 80 thousand kilometers. Silent blocks and balls will require attention to 150 thousand.

It is worth noting that in the case of frequent use of the car on an extreme off-road, it will be difficult to carry out the similarity of the wheel, because due to strong jumps it may be a frame. Among the "sore" it is worth noting the fault of the body position sensor. And diagnostics shows that this item is in good condition. The problem lies in poor quality sensor wiring. Also among the minuses you need to highlight the small resource of the front pads. They serve no more than 30 thousand kilometers even with moderate operation.

How does the car behave on the go? Reviews say that the car swallows pits and other irregularities. At the same time, the car is not too tall. On the track keeps the course confidently, you do not need to grup - the owners say. But still on an aggressive running ride worth forgetting. After all, the mass of the SUV is about two tons.

Cost, configuration

The car is offered in several versions:

• "Comfort".
• "Lux".
• "Premium".

Basic equipment is available at a price of 2 million 420 thousand rubles. This price includes:

• simplified full drive system;
• six airbags;
• front and rear parking sensors;
• air conditioning;
• assistance system when starting on the rise.

The intermediate version of "Lux" costs from 2 million 620 thousand. There is climate control, branded acoustics JBL, multimedia system and other options. Complete set "Premounts" costs 2 million 850 thousand rubles. This price includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels;
• leather interior;
• xenon headlights;
• air suspension;
• luke with electrical drive;
• seat ventilation;
• blind zone control system;
• circular review cameras;
• start engine with buttons;
• incinual access.

The cost of maximum configuration can reach up to three million rubles. At the same time, a warranty for each car is provided for a period of three years or 150 thousand mileage kilometers.

"Mojave" used

How are things in the secondary market? The used SUV can be purchased at a price of 800 thousand rubles. It will be a 9-year-old car. More "fresh" cars are about a million rubles.

Let's sum up

So, we found out what the KIA-Mojave SUV is. Among the advantages of this car it is worth emphasizing:

• a good level of equipment (the presence of a full drive is already in the basic configuration);
• roomy salon;
• comfortable suspension;
• nice design;
• reliable engine and gearbox.

Among the shortcomings it is necessary to allocate:

• unreliable wiring;
• weak paintwork;
• high fuel consumption.

In general, Kia Mojave is a universal car for all occasions. The machine can be used both in the city and beyond. This is a comfortable, spacious and reliable SUV. Perhaps the only serious drawback is a high fuel consumption.

Year of issue: 2018

Engine: 3.0d (250 hp) PPC: A8.

I bought a fly in October 2018, changed Pajero 4. As a dignity, it is possible to note the price for such a car in full configuration, an empty pajero costs the same. It makes no sense to compare with Paddeo, but in the smoothness of the course yes, the fly is better. Diesel consumption, of course, pleases, but there is no economy in a diesel engine. It pleases that all the heated seats, and the steering wheel, a circular review and parking sensors. The passenger seat can be shifted without becoming going for it, but that it does not move to the top and bottom is a bold minus. You can add the back door of the trunk, there is no closing button.

Alexander from the city of Naberezhnye Chelny

Year of issue: 2011

Engine: 3.0d (250 hp) PPC: A6.

An excellent car, especially perfectly behaves on the track. Large comfortable, and the main economy car. With its huge sizes and mass in 2.5 tons, consumption at a speed of 90 km / h on average 7.5 liters. In urban traffic jams - up to 12 liters. Against the backdrop of gasoline bastards, it is very good. Many Mojavoda complain about the star and the validity of the machine. You need to change the shock absorbers in a circle that I did. Removed the native shock absorbers and put the SAC shock absorbers ordered in OAU. The car became a measure of stepping, the routing was gone, it became less to roll into turns. In a word, the car is pleased, until he let down.

Review O Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI left: Vladimir from Odessa

Year of issue: 2017

Engine: 3.0 (250 hp) PPC: A8.

I took in full configuration and, naturally, I bought something on the little things and put a hitch. The experience of communication with SUVs is, was Prado, still exploiting Pajero 4, so I can compare. I can not estimate off-road qualities yet, with a run of 17 thousand in the dirt did not fall, but to be honest, and I do not want to, as I doubt the expediency, with a sufficiently large clearance, scares the long front svel. In general, in the car, the feeling of a large high sedan, and not an SUV, Shumka at the level. He noted the peculiarity, in the rain heavily throws mud to feed, which was not on other SUVs. Full Text Reviews of Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI

Review O Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI left: Sergey from Sochi

Year of issue: 2017

Engine: 3.0 (250 hp) PPC: A8.

I tears last year with my old Outlander, who was successfully sold, and began to look for a new SUV. The prestige of the brand did not really worry me. I put other goals - so that the car was really off-road, did not stand up and was normally equipped for reasonable money.

Flour of choice: Toyota Highlander, Pajero Sport and Mohave itself. After updating Highlander, good, but dear, infection. Pajero Sport Cute, but not particularly frisky, even I would say stupid - what kind of sport, xs ...

As you guessed, I stopped at Mohave. Somehow he hooked me. Diesel, power of almost 250 horses. Full Text Reviews of Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI

Review O Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI left: Pavel from the city of Veliky Novgorod

A car with a big soul - for a Russian person, it is such a car that turns out to be optimal for the acquisition. Kia Mohave may well be one of the applicants for the purchase, which is quite large, pretty and peculiar. Also in the technical part, the car demonstrates quite logical superiority over other representatives of the segment. Nevertheless, the car is produced in Korea, which makes it initially subject to certain doubts of buyers. Yes, and the price tag is very confused. In Russia, the basic version of the car is worth not less than 2.5 million rubles. And at that moment the internal struggle of the Russian buyer begins, which knows the prices of the main competitors of this Korean SUV. The car could well become a cult in the Russian Federation, if it were not for its price for the clouds of understanding the buyer.

Perhaps we too strictly appreciated the features of the car's cost, and without sobering with its advantages. In today's publication, you will use the ideas of the car selection with the most interesting parameters and characteristics. Take as the basis of the Mohave class, which officially sounds like an SUV. Interestingly, not so long ago, the car survived a certain restyling, so today you will be completely new on the design characteristics of the car. The products of the Korean manufacturer turns out to be very interesting for a potential buyer, if we consider it separately from the price tag. But even with this price on Mojave there is a buyer who will appreciate the greatness of the model, its technical advantages over the main rivals. Let's consider the main advantages and disadvantages of this car.

Appearance and Salon - Main Trumps of the Updated Kia Mohave

After restyling, you can compare Kia with the last generation Lexus LX. The car remained a classic SUV with a traditional body shape. The machine received an interesting style and updated optics, a few new items in the interior. The former primacy and the feeling of obsolete design was gone. There are only a few serious changes in the appearance of the machine, which really influenced the operational properties of transport. It is worth considering the following points:

• optics completely changed the form, and also changed lighting technology, these solutions seem logical and modern, which pleases the buyer of the car;
• the front bumper has changed somewhat, there is a reformation in the radiator grille, a number of changes are present in the form of other body elements, but they are not so significant;
• the interior also has many small and important reforms that make a car more comfortable, modern and convenient to operate, this lacked the same generation;
• there is no change in the functionality of the cabin, everything is still folded, transformed and turns into a large cargo van to transport things;
• the car with many angles is perceived by classic, but with close review, its modern and current features are visible, so this transport has an explicit attractiveness.

To consider the advantages of the appearance of Kia Mohave is quite difficult, as the company makes a bet far from design in this case. The corporation did not prepare a car in the current designer trend, leaving him his share of classics. But it plays a negative role with transport. Now Mojave is unlikely to buy representatives of young people, preferring more interesting competitors with a modern style. This is a car for the middle and older generation.

Technical part MOHAVE - What is closed under the hood?

Once in Mojave's equipment, an engine was offered 3.8 liters. This power unit was not the most successful and successful, the gasoline version was practically not bought because of its high costs and a huge fuel consumption. Therefore, in the new generation there is only one technical equipment of Kia Mohave. For many, this will be an advantage, especially since this package is quite interesting in terms of filling:

• the engine for 3 liters runs on diesel fuel and has a very impressive composition of 250 horsepower, and it already makes a certain honor of the car among rivals;
• the gearbox is 8 automatic transmission, it was this machine that was standing on the last version of the car in the most sold configuration and became legendary for the endurance and quality of work;
• acceleration up to 100 km / h of this huge car takes 8.7 seconds, and the maximum possible speed is 190 km / h, while the full-sized SUV is very dynamic and active;
• the suspension is simply beautiful, there are all the necessary functions for off-road and high-quality car operation, the wheels are installed by 17 inches, they are quite enough;
• fuel consumption in the city will be equal to about 12 liters per 100 km, in the conditions of the track, the flow will fall to 7.6 liters, so that the car can be called one of the most economical in the class.

You can say for a long time that Kia cannot make a decent competitor to the same Toyota. But in fact, the technical part of the only version of Mohave is distinguished by wonderful features and characteristics. If you want a reliable and decent car, it's time to look after the Korean. Reviews about the technique of this car are pleasantly surprised. The legendary engine serves for a very long time and has an incredible resource.

Prices and filling Mojave - the main disadvantages of the machine

If the most important advantages of the car are hidden in the technical part, then its basic drawbacks lie in the price tags. This is due to the fact that the configuration of the car is rather ordinary, but prices are equal to more popular competitors. So such a trouble may well cause the continuation of the sluggish sales of this quite an interesting car. But for comparison with other representatives, it is necessary to understand which parameters the manufacturer suggested in his car:

• there are three configurations - Comfort, Luxe, Premium, distinguished versions of capital, the price of the basic option is 2.42 million rubles, and the most expensive kit will cost 2.85 million;
• in the database there are all systems required for the SUV, as well as security modules, braking helpers, help when starting on the rise and efficient anti-slip system;
• the abundance of airbags is already in the basic version, there is a good head light on the LEDs, the mass of useful sensors for automatic functions of the machine;
• cruise control is provided in the database, also pleases the buyer two-zone climate control and fairly effective climate systems for the entire huge car salon;
• in the discharge of chassis supplements, suspension hardness adjustment is provided through a fairly convenient on-board computer, there are a number of other minor advantages.

In a more expensive version there are 18 inches wheels, automatic adjustment of the angle of headlights. Here a lot of skin appears, more electrical drives and comfort options. Please the pneumatic suspension of the car. But it is worth saying that these options have long been not a wonder, they are actively used by other manufacturers of transport in this class. So become advanced Kia Mohave failed. It is worth looking at important rivals.

Competition for KIA - Major Mohave Sale Problems

The corporation clearly expects the car to be sold better after restyling. In fact, competition is also not asleep and is working to improve their cars. Among the rivals of this car there are many very interesting representatives. We will also be repelled from the cost of 2.5 million rubles, not much departing from the planned price range. So, the main rivals in the modern market for Kia Mohave are as follows:

1. Chevrolet.Tahoe. - This is a giant from America, which is selling for 3,000,000 rubles today and is a direct rival for KIA. The car has a large body, a large set of options in the configuration, offers more presentable and majestic appearance.
2. Jeep.Grand.Cherokee.- Another American with a 2.85 million price tag can be a serious competition for the current sales of Mojave. The fact is that this jeep is designed to travel on any irregularities, it is he who has excellent quality and excellent reliability.
3. Toyota.Land.Cruiser.Prado. - With all its advantages, this SUV will cost 2 million rubles in the basic version. The Japanese offers modest technique, but appearance and reliability, as well as the list of options in the configuration will make you think about the purchase.
4. FordExplorer. - Another interesting representative of the line of SUVs with a huge advantage. For 2.85 million, American offers perfect techniques, excellent configuration and advantages in management and passability. This car competes in fact with all class SUVs.

You can continue to list the competitors for Kia Mohave, but this fourth is enough to understand the difficulty of the brand situation. You can use various options for comparing and reviewing machines, but to make Mojave better than all rivals will not work. However, Korean has wins in value at cost, and this can save its sales in a certain way. It is worth watching a video with a review of the Korean updated car to understand all the charms of its operation:

Let's sum up

A high-quality car with a huge list of advantages will always be in demand in the market. But not always it turns out to be true for Korean technology. It often happens that a decent car with a good set of equipment, with a successful package it turns out on the side of sales. The problem is that buyers in the class of elite SUVs are aimed at other categories. Therefore, in Russia, sales of Mojave will always remain for the limit of the leading class. The thing is that the machine is too classical, it does not represent any surprises that could sell it.

By the way, Kia Sportage and Sorento are such surprises - the younger brothers Mojave. Perhaps the next generation the car will receive completely new solutions that will delight the buyer and make a car one of the most famous in its segment. But while this is a dark market horse with a small amount of sales, but with big hopes of the manufacturer. In the US, by the way, the car is very active and with a big hunt. So it is possible that the opinion of the Korean brand will soon be changed in Russia. Moreover, the quality and technical capabilities of the car remain quite high. What do you think about the updated Kia Mohave - would you buy it?

26.03.2017

Kia Mojave (Other Name: Kia Borrego) - the mid-sized SUV of Kia Motors, which was designed specifically for the American market. Large SUVs are an old passion of most car enthusiasts, even despite the fact that such machines are not entirely convenient for operation in large cities and have a fairly high cost. If the budget for the purchase of a car is unlimited, then the choice of cars of this segment is indecently large, but if the budget is limited, I recommend to look at Kia Mojava with mileage.

A bit of history:

A prototype for Kia Mojave was the concept of Kia KCD II Mesa, which was shown to review the public in 2005 on the Motor Show in Detroit. This model should have become the company's flagship model and take a niche to the step higher than Kia Sorento. At the development stage, the project was called "HM". The name Mojave car received in honor of the desert of the same name in California, where the test site of the North American division of Kia is located. The official premiere of Kia Mojave on the World Arena took place in 2008 on a driving school in Detroit. The design of the car was developed by the famous German designer Peter Shreyer. Initially, the car was sold only in the United States, but, a year later, the geography of sales expanded, and the crossover went on sale to the markets of South Korea, Europe and some countries CIS. Cars are produced in Korea, Kazakhstan and Russia.

This model was built on an upgraded platform from, while maintaining an independent suspension of all wheels and a four-wheel drive. Also, in the development of a car, many developments were borrowed from another Korean SUV - Hyundai IX55. Auto equipped with a frame structure of the body and has some features characteristic of the American market machines, such, for example, the electrically regulating the pedal node belongs. In 2016, information about the tests of the new Kia Mojave, whose debut should take place in 2017.

Disadvantages and weak points of Kia Mohava with mileage

Traditionally, for Korean cars, paintwork is not the highest quality, there are comments and to corrosion resistance of the body. So, for example, on cars of the first years of release, you can find small foci of rust. The main places to pay special attention to - thresholds, wheeled arches, trunk lid, door edges and front of the hood (especially frequent bugs appear in the radiator grille area).

Engines

Kia Mojave is equipped with two types of engines: gasoline - 3.8 (274 hp) and diesel - 3.0 (250 hp). The diesel engine has proven itself only from the positive side, it has not only good dynamic indicators, but also a large margin of strength. However, for the trouble-free and long life of the power unit, it is necessary to change the oil at least once in 8-10 thousand km of mileage. The only advantages of this engine is that its fuel equipment has been adapted to our operating conditions and diesel fuel is not the highest quality. Thanks to this, the owners are very rarely faced with problems in the fuel system. Fuel consumption, depending on the driving manner, hesitates from 12 to 15 liters per hundred.

The engine is equipped with a timing chain drive, this node is very reliable and with timely maintenance of the power unit does not require a replacement of 200-250 thousand km. The main problems faced by the owners do not occur with the engine itself, but with its attachments. For example, clamps, fixing the power of the hydraulic power steering system, weaken the radiator protection bolts, etc. weaken. The gasoline engine 3.8 is also quite reliable, but, due to a large fuel consumption (about 20 liters per 100 km in the city), the car with such a power unit was not in demand among motorists and is extremely rare.

Transmission

Kia Mojave can be equipped with the following types of gearboxes - five-speed mechanics and an eight-step automatic machine, a six-speed automatic transmission is installed on cars imported from the USA. Operating experience has shown that all boxes are reliable and have a fairly large resource of work. But, in the opinion of many owners and servicemen, the most optimal option for the acquisition is a car with an eight-speed automata, as it combines good efficiency, softness of switching and reliability. If this transmission switches the transmissions with delays and jerks, most likely it is required to update the software control unit for the automatic transmission. But, in some cases, the cause of the incorrect operation of the transmission can serve as valve hydraulic contacts.

Also, there are no special complaints and the performance of mechanics, even the clutch here is at least 100,000 km of run. The car is equipped with a full drive system, the front axle is connected using an electromagnetic clutch or forcibly, when choosing a special mode of operation of the transmission. From the disadvantages of this system, it is possible to note only a quick overheating of the coupling with frequent slips. It is worth noting that when overheating the system automatically turns off the front-wheel drive, which can be an unpleasant surprise when trying to overcome the complex area of \u200b\u200bthe road.

Features and disadvantages of chassis Kia Mohava

The car is equipped with a fully independent suspension: in front set McPherson racks, rear - multi-type with pneumatic balls. The chassis is very hardy, and, even with a tight operation, its resource will be about 80,000 km, and, with the average loads, most of the suspension elements will delight the mileage of 120-150 thousand km. On cars that often jumped off-road, while trying to make collapse, dimensions and angles may not become. Many specialists claim that this comes from what leads frame, therefore, before buying, it is necessary to check the frame geometry. The most common problem with which the owners of this model are faced, this is the failure of the body position sensor, when diagnosing it turns out that the sensor is working. The main reason for this ailment is in poor quality sensor wiring (after the first winter, the wiring begins to rot). Of the disadvantages of the brake system, you can note a small resource of the front brake pads - 20-30 thousand km.

Salon

The salon is made of medium-quality materials, and, here, about the quality of the assembly, the owners respond differently. Some argue that the salon is assembled poorly, because of this, there is a large number of crickets and other extraneous sounds. But, there are those who consider the salon very high quality and put this car in one row with more expensive models. The main reason for different opinions appeared due to the fact that the market introduces various assembly machines, for example, machines are collected in Korea possess better quality than Russian copies. The car has enough rich equipment, however, not all systems boast of good performance.

Most often, the owners are purchasing a rear-type camera, the fact is that it regularly turns off (1-2 times a month), and to eliminate the problem, you will have to go to the service. Also, it is worth noting that once in 2 years the camera has to be changed. There are complaints and to the performance of the climate system, the main problem is not in the climate control itself, but in its wiring (curse contacts). If the washer of the glass suddenly stopped working, most likely, the replacement of the fuse is required, which is located in the cabin. On some copies, the owners came across the failures of the audio system and the on-board computer, which is installed on the instrument panel.

Outcome:

It is a fairly reliable and unpretentious car, and thanks to good chassis, roominess and good equipments, the car can compete with more expensive cars of this segment.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Respect, editors Car auto

Large SUVs our motorists love. And this is despite the fact that in close megalopolis, it is extremely uncomfortable to ride on such cars. Nevertheless, huge "passing" both used and are in considerable demand. It is a pity, but new SUVs are quite expensive. And then nothing remains anything else, how to pay attention to the secondary market. Proposals there - for every taste and wallet. One of the possible options is Kia Mohave Korean SUV.

As a concept car, under the name HM, the SUV was shown in Detroit back in 2005. This model, according to Koreans, in the future was to become the flagship of the brand and settled on the step above the notorious Kia Sorento. Three years later, the serial Mohave was already on sale in the US market, and in 2009 the car reached South Korea and Russia.

Engine and gearbox

Technically, Mohave is similar and with a relative Sorento, and with the Hyundai IX55 SUV. In 2012, the Korean SUV began to be equipped with a new 8-speed automatic box, which was positively affected by the car's economy. But as for the third row of seats, thanks to which the whole can be moved to Mohave, he was offered from the very beginning of the release of this model.

Interestingly, in our market Kia Mohave appeared immediately in the restyled version. Two engines were available for the car: a diesel 3-liter capacity of 250 horsepower and a gasoline unit with a volume of 3.8 liters.

The last on Mohave is rare. So focus on it when buying a car is hardly worth it. Especially since a much more economical diesel engine was extremely successful. In the hands of a caring owner, changing the oil every 10 thousand kilometers, to a run in 200-250 thousand kilometers a diesel engine will not give an occasion for anxiety. I am glad and the fact that diesel is digesting our not the best fuel. So frequent replacement of expensive nozzles can not be afraid.

Sometimes in the secondary market there are brought from the North American Mohave market. On such cars, a 6-speed "automatic" will be installed. But no matter how cool, and eight steps in the automatic box, which was installed on a car after restyling, allow you to ride faster, and consult fuel less.

If "Avtomat" suddenly began to switch transfers with shocks, first it is worth going to the dealer and figure out what's the matter. It is possible that expensive repairs will not be needed at all, and unpleasant shocks will disappear after flashing the box control unit. But the words of the servicemen that the oil in the "automatic" should not be changed, it is better not to listen. If you want to ride a long time and without problems, then it is better to change it every 60 thousand kilometers.

Interior of the cabin and suspension

Opinions regarding the quality of finishing materials and the accuracy of the salon assembly among the Kia Mohave owners will differ. Someone complains of "crickets" and permanent violets, someone assures that it is not necessary to find face inside. Perhaps the current situation speaks of unstable assembly quality, so ride and listen to outsiders before buying Mohave is definitely.

Equipped with Korean SUV good. Many cars occur even. But it will probably become a source of headaches. The camera is still disconnected, forcing Mohave owners to contact the corporate service. But the new camera will not last for too long. After a couple of years, it again begins to turn off spontaneously.

From other claims to the Korean SUV - a quickly sealing steering wheel, because of what many potential Mohave buyers have a feeling that the mileage before selling the car was seriously adjusted.

The basis of the Kia Mohave design is a powerful frame. The Korean SUV independent, the drive is complete. The latter is connected or automatically, or forcibly. Interestingly, in the rear suspension Mohave is used. In many crossovers and SUVs, they have proven themselves in the best way, but not only at Kia Mohave. Rather, the body position sensors will be summarized than the pneumatic racks themselves fail. Sensors are rare. In our conditions, the wiring going towards them is first. Inspecting the suspension, it will not hurt to draw attention to a considerable number of non-protected nodes and aggregates. And this means only one thing - consider Kia Mohave a serious SUV and constantly use it at rough terrain. Rather, it is just a large spacious car, which allows you to move around with relatively smooth solid coverage.

In the first sold, Kia Mohave, you can find small spots of rust, but there are few such cars. Most of the owners of Mohave about corrosion did not even hear. As well as about the fact that this car is hijacked. The criminal world of Kia Mohave is not interested. But the motorists in the direction of "Korean" seek about the big and unpretentious SUVs are still looking more and more. They can be understood. For acceptable money Mohave offers a reliable design, spacious salon and good driving qualities.

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