Press Release
Sun.Star Motoring
June 11, 2009

Kia Motors Philippines launches a new kind of luxury SUV set to provide an executive driving experience- the Kia Mohave.

Awarded as Best-in-Class Sport Utility Vehicle by New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) 2009 Winter Vehicle Awards competition and rated with a five-star crash safety rating for all seating positions in frontal and side crash tests by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this award-winning SUV has made number of 'best list' worldwide for its driving features making it a perfect bet for drivers on a look for executive driving.

And now as it officially invades the country, Kia Mohave offers class-leading features that ensure power and authority. Each specs and characteristics are well engineered to ensure best in class driving dynamics.

Kia Mohave projects an executive look thanks to its exteriors. It comes with a wrap-around "one-piece" windshield and windows, chrome plated front grill with Kia logo and projection halogen headlamps with auto headlight, monocoque body and heated side mirrors with turn signal lamps.

The fascination continues inside as Kia Mohave is finely equipped with classy interiors that project luxury and convenience. This new SUV comes with a premium audio system with speakers strategically located at the best positions to maximize audio performance and sound quality. Passengers are well pampered with dual, full automatic climate control with aircon filter that provides a more comfortable and relaxing ride. Kia Mohave's versatile feature has its own statement. Practical interior room and a reconfigurable cargo space with fold-flat rear seats and premium lines of compartments are all at hand. Upscale, vlimousine-stylev interior lighting surrounds door panels and a high-tech smart key (push button start) also differentiates Kia Mohave from the conventional features found at some of the SUV available in the market.

The newest SUV from Kia also provides uncompromising safety package. The advanced airbag system features dual front, side and curtain airbags which protect occupants in front, middle and rear seats during side impact or vehicle rollover. An ABS, 4-wheel, 4-sensor with electronic brake force guarantees a proper maneuver while crash auto door unlock mechanism and keyless entry w/ alarm and engine immobilizer provide a well-tested safety features ensuring passengers' peace of mind.

Moreover, Kia Mohave is powered by 3.0 liter, V6, DOHC, 24 Valves,Dual Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) diesel engine with Electronic Variable Geometry Turbochanger (E-VGT) with Part Time 4WD system and six speed A/T with sportronic feature. All these provide power, efficiency and controlled driving dynamics in a luxury SUV manner.

For more information, visit Kia Pampanga located along Jose Abad Santos Avenue, City of San Fernando (P), with telephone number +63 45 961 3926; Kia Dagupan located along Lucao District, Dagupan City, with telephone number +63 75 515 3988; or Kia Baliuag located along DRT Highway, Sto. Cristo, Baliuag, Bulacan with telephone number +63 44 766 4830.