Kia has launched the updated 2023 Mohave in South Korea. Looking instantly recognizable, the body-on-frame SUV has been given a light makeover that sees it adopt the brand’s new logo. The model also gains a revised Gravity variant that features gloss black exterior accents as well as black wood trim.
Speaking of the interior, the 2023 Mohave
has an updated steering wheel as well as newly available Terracotta Brown and
Taupe Gray upholstery. The Korean translation is a bit rough, but it also seems
like the model has been outfitted with dual-layer glass and a newly standard
multi-collision automatic braking system. The upgrades don’t end there as the
SUV adopts new chassis mounts and improved shock absorbers. Kia says these
changes significantly improve ride comfort when driving on rough roads.
Power is provided by a 3.0-liter diesel
engine that has been equipped with an “emission reduction device” to satisfy
strengthened requirements that went into effect in South Korea this year.
Thankfully, this didn’t have an impact on performance as the engine, which is
mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard four-wheel drive
system, is rated at 253 hp and 560 Nm of torque.
The 2023 Kia Mohave is currently on sale
and its pricing starts at ₩ 49.58 million (US$ 41,397) and climbs to ₩ 58.71 million
(US$ 49,020) for the range-topping Mohave Gravity. While the model won’t be coming
to the United States, it’s not far removed from the Borrego which was dropped
in America over a decade ago.
