Kia Mohave facelift 2016 3.8 V6 (274 Hp) 4WD Automatic


Overall Rating

8.1 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.2 / 5
Value 4.2 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 3.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Kia Mohave:

The Kia Mohave, marketed in South Korea, North America and China as the Kia Borrego, is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia. The vehicle debuted in 2008 in the South Korean and U. S. markets. The Kia Borrego is named after Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California; Borrego means "bighorned sheep" which can be found in the state park.
The production model, designed by automotive designer Peter Schreyer, former chief designer for Audi, was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. 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. The United States version of the Mohave was renamed Borrego, due to the Native American tribe of the same name. In the U. S, the Borrego was discontinued in the middle of the singular 2009 model year, after lower than expected sales and rising oil/petrol prices, though certain U. S. territories received a small allotment of V6 models sold until 2014. Kia, however, still continued selling the Borrego in Canada, meaning the Borrego was a Canada-only nameplate from 2010–2011. The Telluride would eventually fill this slot for the 2020 model year, serving as the successor to the Borrego. Domestic versions of the Mohave do not wear any Kia badges, instead using a version of the Kia Opirus's logo, due to their status as Kia's flagship models....(Read more on Wikipedia)

facelift 2016 Overview:

Kia Mohave (facelift 2016). With 362 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.

3.8 V6 (274 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The 3.8 V6 petrol engine delivers smooth power output, suitable for daily driving and highway speeds. It lacks the low-end torque of the diesel for heavy hauling or demanding off-road situations.

Fuel Economy

Being a larger naturally aspirated petrol V6 in a heavy SUV, fuel consumption will be significantly higher than the diesel, particularly in city driving conditions.

Best Use Case: City / Highway (less emphasis on heavy towing)

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Robust body-on-frame construction for durability
  • • Spacious interior with 7-seat option
  • • Strong diesel engine performance and towing capability
  • • Good off-road capability with 4WD system
  • • Competitive pricing for its segment

Cons:

  • • Interior design can feel dated compared to some rivals
  • • Higher fuel consumption for the petrol V6 engine
  • • Ride comfort can be firm on rough roads due to body-on-frame chassis
  • • Limited availability in Western markets
  • • Lacks some advanced safety and tech features found in newer SUVs

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mohave: 2008 - 2016).

General:
Brand:Kia
Model:Mohave
Generation:facelift 2016
Modification (Engine):3.8 V6 (274 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production:2016
End of production:2019
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:SUV
Seats:7
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:274 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:72.5 Hp/l
Torque:362 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:Lambda II / G6DA [Same engine] More details about the engine Lambda II / G6DA
Engine displacement:3778
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:5.2 l
Coolant:10.7 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:96 mm mm
Piston Stroke:87 mm mm
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
100 km/h - 0:42.6 m
Space:
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:350 l
Fuel tank capacity:82 l
Size:
Length:4880 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1915 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1810 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2895 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1630 mm
Rear (Back) track:1640 mm
Front overhang:875 mm
Rear overhang:1110 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):217 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears5
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size245/70 R17; 265/60 R18
Wheel rims size17; 18
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link suspension

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