Kia Mohave 2019– car dimensions: 4930 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1790 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,330 kg. Braked towing is 3,000 kg.
The cabin seats up to seven across three rows with Nappa leather options and dual-zone climate control that also manages seat heating and ventilation. A 12.3-inch touchscreen handles navigation plus wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, paired with a matching digital instrument cluster. Driver aids include forward collision-avoidance assist with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind-spot collision warning, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, and a reversing camera. higher grades add surround-view monitoring and a head-up display.
With all seats in place the boot holds 350 litres behind the third row. Fold the second and third rows flat and capacity expands to 2765 litres for larger loads.
The body-on-frame chassis with independent multi-link rear suspension and optional electronic air springs supports heavy work and off-road use. Braked towing reaches 3000 kg while payload sits near 600 kg depending on seating configuration.
The cabin offers three-row seating for seven with Nappa leather options, dual 12.3-inch digital displays, power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory, dual-zone climate control plus rear controls, and a quiet ride aided by laminated side glass on higher grades. Front seats add heat and ventilation while rear seats gain heat on select trims, paired with a heated steering wheel and power sunroof for everyday comfort on long trips.
3.0 V6 diesel with published combined fuel use of 9.2-9.9 L/100 km
Service interval of 15 000 km or 1 year
Standard multi-airbag setup including knee airbag plus ESC, ABS, hill-start and downhill control
ADAS suite with forward collision avoidance, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and driver attention warning
Tire-pressure monitoring and ISOFIX anchors standard
ERA-GLONASS emergency system fitted
The 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel is the main powerplant offered globally for this generation and returns combined economy figures in the 9.2-9.9 L/100 km range depending on tire size and seating configuration. Petrol 3.8-litre versions appear in some markets with higher consumption.
Official servicing is set at every 15 000 km or once a year. Oil changes on the diesel may be recommended more frequently under hard use to protect the turbo, while the eight-speed automatic benefits from regular fluid service around 60 000 km intervals.
Safety equipment centres on a full set of airbags (up to nine including knee and side/curtain with rollover sensing), electronic stability and traction control, plus hill-start assist and downhill brake control. Higher grades add a comprehensive ADAS package covering automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, blind-spot alerts and a 360-degree camera.
Living with the Mohave means a body-on-frame chassis that handles rough roads well, a large fuel tank for long range, and straightforward maintenance of the proven diesel and automatic. Laminated glass and solid insulation keep the cabin quiet on highway runs.
Length 4930 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1790 mm, Wheelbase 2895 mm (Mohave 2019-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Official Kia Russia and SIM-Kia, 2021 Kia Mohave brochure, auto-data.net.