More shots of the 2009 Kia Mohave (Borrego in N/A)

During the hiatus, many candid photos of Kia's latest model in the line-up were posted on the net. The Mohave, Borrego in the US, is the automaker's first full-size SUV and sits on a body-on-frame chassis. Although the Mohave does not have any specific competitors to rival in its home market, the V8-packing SUV will face such competitors as the Ford Explorer and the Nissan Pathfinder when it goes on sale in the US in 2008. The North American market Mohave will be called the Borrego, somehow meaning "sheep" in Spanish which might raise a few eyebrows in the prominent Hispanic community.

Here, we have a couple of amateur shots of the Mohave in white. Unlike the versions we get, the Korean variants will be free of Kia badges. However, it will have its own "Mohave" badges in an attempt to stray away from the value perception the automaker carries with. The Mohave in this series of photos shows that white really blends well with the unique side moldings. The rear photo (after the jump) shows some nice looking LED taillamps also. The Mohave is set to go on sale in South Korea early next year. The Borrego will arrive in the U.S. and Canada in June 2008.

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TheCarBlogger Returns & Video: Hyundai Genesis

Exams are over and as I take a sigh of relief, I bring you a little promotional video of the Hyundai Genesis. Well, it's not really a promotional video. Moreso, it's the introduction video of the Genesis's official website. There is nothing new rather than a few new images of the car in its glory. Hyundai recently released two new promotional videos that actually show the car moving, but they have not been formatted for YouTube just yet. Click the link to visit the website where you can see the videos for yourself.

[Source: Hyundai Genesis Promotional Website]

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OFFICIAL: 2009 Hyundai Genesis (KDM)

Hyundai has officially unveiled the Genesis in its home-market today at a private unveiling in South Korea. The "Showcase" event was exclusive to invited members only including reporters, analysts, high-class doctors and lawyers at the Hyundai-Kia Namyang R&D Center. The event also provided the participants to compare the Genesis to mainstream Mercedes-Benz and BMW models.

The Genesis is packed with premium features including a standard 6-speed AT, also found in the Veracruz. The Korean model will be available with a 3.3L V6 producing 265 horsepower, and a 3.8L V6 producing 305 horsepower. The North American models will receive the 3.8L and a 4.6L Tau V8 that produces a staggering 380 horsepower. This means the Genesis is neck-in-neck with the Lexus LS460 and 18 more horsepower than the Pontiac G8 GT. The Genesis is also featured with Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Adaptive Headlamps, Driver Information System, and a Harman/Becker Lexicon Audio System. Lexicons are currently only found in the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Other goodies include push-start button and electronic stability control.

As the nomenclature describes, the Genesis is only the brand's beginning of a fresh start and the perception-changer for consumers throughout the world. The Korean Genesis will be Hyundai badge-free, with only emblems touting 'Genesis' scattered throughout the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The North American models will still receive the Hyundai badges.

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TheCarBlogger has gone through an excruciatingly long hiatus, disappointing our regular readers with no new posts throughout the past two weeks. Well, until December 24th, it will stay that way unfortunately. As some of you might know, I am a grade 8 student that faces loads of homeworks, assignments and things most of you have already encountered. As Christmas nears, it is time for our annual Christmas Exams. Throughout the hiatus, I could not devote myself into blogging because of my studies. The exam will commence on December 12th, and will end on December 21st. Starting from December 24th, it will be my Christmas break. In other words, expect loads of posts each day. I will end off the note with my sincere apologies to our faithful readers and I dearly wish that faith will hold on.

Thanks,

William Lee

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