Stopping power come via power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBS) and brake assist. Braking traction should be improved by the Mojave's massive 20-inch performance tires on 20-inch machine-finished wheels, which should also benefit handling.
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| It would make sense that a market would exist for Kia's truck, and the brand certainly should be there. (Photo: Kia Canada) |
The Mojave's existence is not only a sign of Kia's North American market strength, pointing the automaker toward new segments, but also celebrates the company's new joint venture with Hyundai in the Mojave Desert. The USD$50-million Kia and Hyundai R & D proving ground facility, built on 4,300 acres near California City, CA, is where the next-generation of new Kias will be developed.
Will that future include the Mojave? It truly should. Not only is the Mojave an extremely attractive pickup but Kia won't be in the position of needing to create it from the ground up, saving a great deal of time and money. What's more, partner Hyundai is also entering the compact pickup category, which would mean the two brands could share basic architecture therefore reducing costs. It would make sense that a market would exist for Kia's truck, and the brand certainly should be there. If I were a betting man, I'd gamble that something similar to the Mojave will be coming to market sooner than later.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine (estimated): 280 hp, 3.8-L, DOHC, 24-valve V6
- Transmission: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 5,334 / 1,930 / 1,778 / 3,302 mm (210 / 76 / 70 / 130 in)
- Web Site: www.kia.ca
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