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Kia Mohave V8 used has a FIPE value of R$ 51,000, 340 hp, seven seats, 6-speed automatic transmission, 4×4 drive, and nearly 4.90 meters long.
In 2009, Kia introduced one of the most unusual SUVs in its history in the Brazilian market. The Mohave arrived as a large utility vehicle, built on a chassis, designed to accommodate seven occupants, and offered with gasoline V6, turbo-diesel V6, and even a massive 4.6 V8 gasoline engine. In 2010, the UOL reported the price for the eight-cylinder version at R$ 149,900.
More than 15 years later, the situation has changed dramatically. As of September 2026, the Mohave EX 4.6 V8 2009 has a FIPE reference of R$ 51,092, while 2009/2010 models appear in classifieds priced around R$ 62,000. For that money, buyers can get 340 hp, seven seats, 4.88 meters in length, and a design that has nearly vanished from modern SUVs.
2009 Mohave V8 has a FIPE value of only R$ 51,000
In September 2026, the Kia Mohave EX 4.6 V8 32V 340 hp 4×4 automatic from 2009 shows a FIPE value of R$ 51,092. It is currently the cheapest version among the three Mohave models from that year listed in the FIPE table.
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The V6 3.8 with 275 hp is priced almost identically at R$ 52,068, while the 3.0 turbo-diesel V6 is valued at R$ 68,919. Interestingly, the V8, mechanically the most extravagant, has become the cheapest reference in the 2009 line-up.
However, the FIPE value does not guarantee that a well-preserved example can be found for R$ 51,000. The supply is limited, and the market reflects varying prices based on mileage, condition, and history.
In classifieds, V8 appears for about R$ 62,000
A national search by Webmotors found a 2009/2010 Mohave 4.6 V8 4×4 with 124,000 km listed for R$ 62,000 in São Paulo. Another recent listing from the same platform showed a similar example for R$ 61,900.
On OLX, there was also a 2011 Mohave V8 with 128,000 km listed for R$ 75,900. This price difference shows how age and model year significantly affect the price of a car that is already rare by nature.
Still, the R$ 62,000 seen in the listings is surprising. We’re talking about an SUV that measures nearly 4.90 meters, weighs over two tons, and features a naturally aspirated V8 engine with power exceeding that of many sports cars.
4.6 V8 engine delivers 340 hp
The heart of this version is a 4.627 cm³ V8 with dual overhead camshafts, 32 valves, and a CVVT variable valve timing system. The declared maximum power output is 340 hp at 6,000 rpm.
The torque reaches 44.4 kgfm at 3,500 rpm, which is quite high for a naturally aspirated engine of its time. There’s no turbocharger assisting with power; all the strength comes from eight cylinders and 4.6 liters of displacement.
This setup turns the Mohave into a sort of relic from another era of the automotive industry. Today, even large SUVs have shifted to using smaller, turbocharged, hybrid, or electric systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Six-speed automatic transmission complements the V8
The 4.6 version is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, with the option for sequential selection.
The same number of gears was also used by the 3.0 turbodiesel, while the gasoline V6 3.8 had a five-speed automatic transmission.
By 2010, this transmission represented quite a sophisticated configuration for a utility vehicle of its size. The aim was to better utilize the torque range of the V8 and reduce engine RPM during highway travel.
The specifications from that time indicate a fairly long sixth gear with a ratio of 0.691. This helps to understand how Kia attempted to balance power and road use while maintaining 4.6 liters of engine displacement under the hood.
4×4 drivetrain strengthens the large utility vehicle proposition
Kia’s technical documents state 4×4 Part Time drivetrain for the Mohave lineup sold during that period. This is a different configuration from the permanent all-wheel drive used by many current crossovers.
The system allows the vehicle to operate according to the grip conditions and reinforces the more utilitarian origin of the design. The Brazilian documentation also notes electronic traction and stability controls, uphill assistance, and downhill control.
This places the Mohave in a different category from SUVs primarily built for asphalt. It combines family size with a structure designed to endure more effort outside of the urban environment.
Body mounted on a separate chassis
One of the most important specifications appears in the architecture. Kia described the Mohave as having a stamped steel body mounted on a chassis, a solution known as body-on-frame.
This is the same structural principle traditionally used in pickup trucks and large utilities. Instead of relying solely on a unibody structure, the vehicle has a separate framework designed to handle most of the stresses.
This construction favors heavier applications and helps explain the vehicle’s significant weight. In the V8 4×4, the specifications indicate approximately 2,302 kg in curb weight.
Measuring 4.88 meters in length
The dimensions clearly indicate that this is not a medium SUV. The Mohave measures 4,880 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width, and up to 1,810 mm in height including the roof rack.
The wheelbase measures 2,895 mm, almost 2.90 meters. This space between the axles allowed Kia to install three rows of seats without making the third row merely a symbolic solution.
The ground clearance reaches 227 mm, while the approach angle is 27.3 degrees and the departure angle is 22.5 degrees. These figures are consistent with an SUV designed to tackle rough terrain and larger obstacles.
Seven people fit inside the Mohave
The official capacity is seven occupants, distributed across three rows. It is precisely this combination of interior space and V8 mechanics that makes the model so unusual in the Brazilian used car market.
The last row can be folded down to increase cargo space. The Kia’s specifications record 350 liters of trunk space in normal configuration and up to 1,220 liters with the seats down.
For a large family, this means the possibility of alternating between passenger transport and luggage. When all seven seats are needed, naturally there’s less room for bags.
Equipment shows it was born as an expensive SUV
The Mohave was not only large and powerful. The Brazilian equipment list included leather-covered seats, electric sunroof, cruise control, onboard computer, rearview camera, keyless entry, and sound system with USB and iPod connectivity.
There were also xenon headlights with washers and automatic height adjustment, folding electric mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels, and interior trim with wood or carbon details.
Today many of these items seem common. However, in 2010, they helped place the Mohave at the top of Kia’s range and explain why its price well exceeded that of popular SUVs.
Six airbags and rollover control
In terms of safety, the package was equally comprehensive for the time. The equipment list includes six airbags, including front, side, and curtain airbags, as well as a rollover sensor.
The SUV also featured ABS with electronic brake force distribution, stability control, traction control, emergency brake assistance, hill start assist, and descent control.
The brakes use ventilated discs in the front and solid discs in the rear. The original specification tires are large 265/60 R18, appropriate for the vehicle’s more than two-ton weight.
V8 cost R$ 149,900 in 2010
In April 2010, UOL Carros recorded three engine options available in Brazil. The V6 3.8 with 275 hp was priced at R$ 139,900, the V8 4.6 with 340 hp was listed at R$ 149,900, and the turbo-diesel V6 was priced at R$ 169,900.
The price indicates that the V8 was not merely a technical curiosity imported in isolated units. It was part of the Brazilian range and occupied an intermediate position between the gasoline V6 and the turbo-diesel version.
Considering only nominal figures, the difference between the R$ 149,900 recorded in 2010 and the FIPE value of R$ 51,092 for the 2009 V8 in September 2026 is R$ 98,808. This comparison does not correct for inflation and serves merely to illustrate the change in the vehicle’s positioning over time.
The Mohave V8 Has Become Rare Even in Classifieds
Today, rarity can be directly observed on used car platforms. In a recent search, Webmotors showed only one national listing specifically filtered for the Mohave 4.6 V8 4×4, a 2009/2010 model.
This means that those looking for a V8 will likely not have dozens of examples to compare. Color, mileage, location, condition, and history will depend much more on what is available at that moment.
The low supply also helps explain why the FIPE value may be distant from the prices listed in the ads. A rare model has a much smaller market sample than a popular SUV.
Newer Versions Already Exceed R$ 70 Thousand
The difference per model year is striking. The 2011 Mohave V8 has a FIPE value of R$ 71,957 in September 2026, while the 2012 V8 is listed at R$ 73,756.
The 2010 model is in the middle, with a FIPE value of R$ 59,940. Therefore, simply stating that “every Mohave V8 costs R$ 51,000” would be inaccurate.
The value of R$ 51,092 specifically refers to the 2009 model year in the September 2026 table. In actual listings, 2009/2010 models appear in the range of R$ 60,000, while later units can exceed R$ 70,000.
The 82-Liter Tank Reminds Us That the V8 Remains a V8
The technical specifications register a fuel tank of 82 liters. This is a large capacity, consistent with a heavy SUV powered by gasoline and equipped with a 4.6-liter V8.
The low acquisition price does not alter this reality. Those who buy a Mohave for R$ 50,000, R$ 60,000, or R$ 70,000 do not take on the operational costs of a popular hatchback.
265/60 R18 tires, eight cylinders, over two tons, automatic transmission, and components of a large import vehicle continue to exist independently of the depreciation the vehicle has suffered.
For Around R$ 60 Thousand, Few SUVs Deliver Anything Similar
The main argument for the Mohave V8 is not to claim it is economical or rational. It is precisely the opposite: it offers a combination that has practically ceased to exist in this price range.
It boasts 340 hp, 44.4 kgfm, a six-speed automatic transmission, seven seats, a length of 4.88 meters, body-on-frame construction, and 4×4 traction, all within an SUV that is now listed just above R$ 60,000.
A new car in this price range simply does not exist in today’s Brazil. Even among used vehicles, finding one with a V8 engine and capacity for seven people at prices close to those of older compacts is an extremely uncommon combination.
Kia Mohave V8 Has Become a Forgotten Giant in the Brazilian Market
When it was offered in Brazil, the Mohave represented a very different phase for Kia. The manufacturer sought to compete for buyers of large utilities and included three strong engines in its catalog, including a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8.
In 2010, that engine produced 340 hp and equipped an SUV priced at R$ 149,900. By September 2026, the 2009 version registers a FIPE value of R$ 51,092, while a 2009/2010 model appears in classifieds priced around R$ 62,000.
This is exactly what transforms the Kia Mohave 4.6 V8 into one of the most curious subjects in the Brazilian used market: a giant family SUV, with mechanics that today would be unthinkable in much of the industry, hidden in a price range that hardly reveals the 340 hp tucked under the hood.
