By 
Rex Roy, Editor
Experts on SUVs from TheCarConnection.com have driven the all-new 2009 Kia Borrego. Our team has also scoured competitive reviews on the new Borrego SUV to create this comprehensive review. Because of this experience, TheCarConnection.com is able to provide a clear assessment of ...
By Rex Roy, Editor
2009 KIA BORREGO STYLING | [7 OUT OF 10] Motor Trend: "Inside and out, this Borrego looks sharp" ConsumerGuide: "Mostly user-friendly controls and well marked, easy to operate switch gear" Cars.com: "Upscale touches on the Borrego include body-colored side mirrors with integrated turn-signal lights" The 2009 model year brings quite a few redesigns and new vehicles in the automotive industry, and among them is the first V-8-powered SUV to sport the Kia badge—the 2009 Kia Borrego. The 2009 Kia Borrego is, according to Cars.com, a "mid-size, body-on-frame, seven-passenger SUV" that comes in LX and upscale EX trim levels. Among the many redeeming qualities on the Kia Borrego (and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the redeeming qualities are quite numerous), the first one that consumers will notice is the exterior styling. The exterior is characterized by ...
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As a noun, a desert refers to an arid, hostile environment. As a verb, it means to abandon or forsake someone or something. Kia's all-new 2009 Borrego is named for a desert in Southern... Read full review
We bought a 2009 Borrego for my family 3 weeks ago. We love the features and the comfortable ride that the vehicle provides. Fuel economy is as advertised at 21 mpg, which is not bad... Read full review
We drive 30,000 miles a year in our business. Traded Hyundai Santa Fe in for it, 2005 with 140,000. A pleasure plus much more room, great visibility. Even with the 6 cyl has more get and go... Read full review
My borrego has truly exceeded my expectations. The nav system is amazing for being an OEM item. I especially like how much space is available when the seats are folded down. Towing =... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 2WD 4dr V6 LX | $26,245 / $24,640 | City: 17 Hwy: 21 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 2WD 4dr V6 EX | $27,995 / $25,800 | City: 17 Hwy: 21 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 2WD 4dr V8 EX | $30,995 / $28,570 | City: 15 Hwy: 22 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 4WD 4dr V6 LX | $28,295 / $26,570 | City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 4WD 4dr V6 EX | $29,995 / $27,650 | City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 4WD 4dr V8 LX | $30,995 / $29,100 | City: 15 Hwy: 20 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego: 4WD 4dr V8 EX | $32,995 / $30,410 | City: 15 Hwy: 20 |
Experts on SUVs from TheCarConnection.com have driven the all-new 2009 Kia Borrego. Our team has also scoured competitive reviews on the new Borrego SUV to ... Read full bottom line
2009 KIA BORREGO STYLING | [7 OUT OF 10] Motor Trend: "Inside and out, this Borrego looks sharp" ConsumerGuide: "Mostly user-friendly controls and well marked, ... Read full review
for the 2009 Kia Borrego from a dealer near you.
2009
MSRP: $26,245 - $32,995
We bought a 2009 Borrego for my family 3 weeks ago. We love the features and the comfortable ride that the vehicle provides. Fuel economy is as advertised at... Read more
We drive 30,000 miles a year in our business. Traded Hyundai Santa Fe in for it, 2005 with 140,000. A pleasure plus much more room, great visibility. Even with... Read more
My borrego has truly exceeded my expectations. The nav system is amazing for being an OEM item. I especially like how much space is available when the seats... Read more
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