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!