As promised yesterday, I’m bringing you a story and more images about the beautiful Kia Mojave concept vehicle. This is Kia’s first ever pick up truck ever, but only in its concept form as for now.
2004 KIA MOJAVE
Kia Motors Corporation has rapidly expanded its product line-up in North America into several new segments, including the midsize SUV, large sedan and minivan categories, but at the Chicago International Auto Show in 2004 , the fastest-growing Korean car company held a world premier for something entirely different. A concept mid-size pick-up truck dubbed the KCV4 “Mojave.”
The first pick-up truck concept Kia has ever shown in the United States, the Mojave is specifically designed to meet the needs and tastes of North American consumers. However, due to the fact that KMC does not have a suitable manufacturing location to build a truck for North America, there are no production plans at this time.
“The idea behind the Mojave project was to take advantage of Kia’s research and development resources and create a concept vehicle that is closely aligned with Kia’s positioning in North America,” said Kia official.
“Despite the fact that we do not currently have a factory with the capacity, or the location, to manufacture this truck, the Mojave is an outstanding example of what Kia is capable of delivering, and will allow us to conduct consumer research at the Chicago International Auto Show to gauge consumers’ reactions.”
The Mojave was designed at the Kia/Hyundai Research & Design Center in NamYang, South Korea, under the direction of Lee Jae-Rim, Designer and Senior Research Engineer on the Advanced Design Team at Nam Yang.
“Our design objectives for the Mojave were unique in that we attempted to combine a forward-thinking cabin with an advanced, open and modern feel that would appeal to Generation Y consumers,” said Mr. Lee. “Alternately, the exterior design combines a more traditional exterior truck profile made up of simple, basic forms that clearly communicate the rugged capability of the vehicle.”
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The Mojave uses power-assisted rack and pinion steering that was engineered to be capable of working with a hydraulically-controlled rear steering system that would provide maximum maneuverability while parking (counter-steer), and additional stability during lane changes or in heavy cross winds on the highway (same-phase steer).
The final piece of the handling equation is an aggressive tire and wheel package that includes 20-inch sport tires on 20-inch machine-finished wheels.
The KCV IV was named “Mojave” for two reasons. Not only does the name represent the ruggedness and beauty of the spectacular American Southwest, it also represents the geographic location (Mojave Desert, near California City, CA) where Kia and Hyundai R & D built a 4,300-acre, $50-million proving ground facility where the next generation Kia vehicles for the North American market are proving their mettle before receiving the final approvals for production.
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July 12th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Do you know when this mojave kia truck will be coming out?
October 1st, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I would love to know!!
October 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
So would I!
October 1st, 2008 at 5:56 pm
er, hasnt this been confirmed by Kia? They arent making one…
December 19th, 2008 at 12:12 am
When I looked at the Borrego, the dealership said they were going to release it as a 2011.
I hope it goes thru, I’d love to have one.
December 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
A lot of people would like to have them, Erb, but Kia won’t listen.
December 19th, 2008 at 6:37 am
a lot isn’t much for Kia. maybe these huys are in thousands. Kia ight be looking for millions or they are following pick-up sales and deciding. Now, that they have Borrego, it shouldn’t be as expensive as making a new one from the ground, up cuz they can base the pick-up on Borrego.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:11 am
In my opinion KIA could keep the Soul and produce the pickup. It would look good down here in Tx
January 26th, 2009 at 7:40 am
honestly, this looks like an F150. the interior is not that amusing and the extra cab is too small. but i love the function it does… overall, I’d still love to have one parked in my garage.
hope to see this in the market soon.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
This project was officially cancelled by Kia last year due to high gas prices. They have no intent to produce a pickup at the moment….unless you call the Soulster a pickup
April 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
gostaria de saber o U$
June 15th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Who is the dealer for Kia Mojave Pic up in Dubai
July 1st, 2009 at 11:22 pm
i would like to know if this truck is offered anywhere in the world (i really want it ) now
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 am
Randall- No. It was a concept and Kia (and Hyundai) decided not to produce it. Kia does have a truck (it’s a flatnose truck, similar to the Mitsubishi Fuso in the USA) available in some countries (not the USA). If you go to http://www.kiamotors.com click on “Showroom” (at the top of the page) and then “Commercial Vehicles” you can see the truck variants I am referring to. If you ever see the name Mohave (different spelling, I know) it’s also called the Borrego, a full size SUV. Unfortunately they do not have a truck. You are not the only one that would like it, right now!
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October 4th, 2009 at 2:06 am
I will buy a Mojave if they build them, if the price is right, if the gas milage is good.
As soon as I pay off my Spectra and my Soul
October 18th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Действительно, жизнь не должна быть идеальной
January 16th, 2010 at 12:51 am
This is the perfect truck, Kia should have a truck in my opinion, my wife and I have owned 4 Kia vehicles and I am a truck guy so I can’t wait til Kia brings on the truck!!!!!
January 16th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Kia has a us plant lets build the trucks , don’t u know…. “If you build it they will come” , Ohio is waiting for the truck ….. Don’t let us down Kia!
May 14th, 2010 at 4:29 am
If Kia’s were the only cars manufactured, this would be my car. But thier not, and so far i found that kia’s are crap
July 10th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I Want it! Beautiful it is and I need one in my driveway. I have a 06 Sportage with 130,000k and it looks like the day it came off the showroom floor. Will not trade for the world but I certainly would add it to the driveway if it were available. I am the same as Russell. My wife is a car lady and I talked her into the SUV which she loves. I’m afraid that if I brought it home……she would want it! Bring it on KIA
February 13th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
I’ve owed 2 Kia and the first one was in great condition when I traded for a newer model. Now I am looking into getting my son the Mojave so NO Kia cars are not crap! Kia cars have been the best I have ever owned.
March 25th, 2011 at 2:19 am
I own 4 kias I have been waiting for a long time for the truck if they dont come out with it soon i will be forced to go to another brand! hurry up Kia, what are you waiting for?
December 26th, 2011 at 5:13 am
Is a pity not to have available such a nice pick up as the Mojave. I think there is a space for a pick up like the Saanyong (I have one) but with a better performance and bigger pick up not increasing the total length of the truck (space cabin is a great solution!!) under the Kia brand. With a generous pick up space, nice suspension (not to rough), fare diesel consumption, good quality, etc. There is nothing in Chilean market like that, only US trucks that are not as good as a Kia or a Hyundai and there are gas injected with big engines 4liters or more lie the Ford F150, Doddge RAM, etc. Does trucks are to big for parking in the street, going to a small mall or supermarket, etc. have a great gas consumption and a very bad lifetime over 60.000miles…
January 8th, 2012 at 8:41 am
bmw z4…
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