2009 Kia Borrego: Kia Can Do It Big Too
August 26, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Automotive News, Kia, Video
What gives? Gas prices are still high and Kia decides to come out with a full-sized V8 Powered SUV, the 2009 Kia Borrego. May car fanatics are surprised at not just the boldness of Hyundai/Kia but the new 2009 Kia Borrego is actually a worthy contender in the big-SUV segment. Whether you like it or not, some people will still buy big SUV’s despite the higher gas prices. I guess some people just “got it like that” because in the top-of-the-line big V8 form is sucks down some gas like it is no tomorrow.
2009 Kia Borrego EX 4WD (4.6L V8) Specs:
Type: Midsize SUV
Where Built: United States
EPA Class: Sport Utility Vehicles
Price: $32,995
Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 192.1 in. Width: 75.4 in.
Height: 71.3 in. Wheel Base: 114 in.
Ground Clearance: 8.5 in. Curb Weight: 4621 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 40 in. Front Hip Room: 57.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 60.2 in. Rear Head Room: 39 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 59.1 in. Rear Hip Room: 56.1 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.7 in. Rear Leg Room: 37.4 in.
Luggage Capacity: 12.4 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 7
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 4.6 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 337 hp
Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm Torque: 323 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3500 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 7500 lbs.
Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 36.5 ft.
Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.6 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 15 mpg / 20 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 309 mi. / 412 mi.
Below is a short test drive of the new 2009 Kia Borrego. Enjoy!







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