2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs 2009 Kia Borrego

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2009 Kia Borrego

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2WD 4-Door LT w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/1LT	14	20	$27,259	$29,155
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/2LT	14	20	$29,242	$31,275
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door LT w/3LT	14	20	$31,411	$33,595
TrailBlazer 2WD 4-Door SS	12	16	$34,777	$37,195
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/1LT	14	20	$29,293	$31,330
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/2LT	14	20	$31,271	$33,445
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door LT w/3LT	14	20	$33,444	$35,770
TrailBlazer 4WD 4-Door SS	12	16	$36,773	$39,330

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2WD 4-Door V6 EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V6 EX	17	21	$25,800	$27,995
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V6 LX	17	21	$24,640	$26,245
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V8 EX	15	22	$28,570	$30,995
Borrego 2WD 4-Door V8 Limited	15	22	$35,020	$37,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V6 EX	16	21	$27,650	$29,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V6 LX	16	21	$26,570	$28,295
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 EX	15	20	$30,410	$32,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 LX	15	20	$29,100	$30,995
Borrego 4WD 4-Door V8 Limited	15	20	$36,860	$39,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,259

$25,800

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,155

$27,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$486 / month

$467 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Families can do much better with any of the more modern crossover SUV designs—including Chevy’s own Traverse—but the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is still a good vehicle for towing purposes.

The 2009 Kia Borrego isn’t the type of vehicle that’s especially popular or fashionable at this time, but it’s a home run against the competition.

TCC Likes

Comfortable ride
Easier entry/exit compared to big SUVs

Power from V-8
Smoothness of six-speed transmission
Surprising interior room with standard three rows of seats

TCC Dislikes

Out-of-date design
Behind the curve in safety
Noisy interior

Industrial plastics covering backs of rear seats
Leather on plush LX feels like vinyl
Faux-metallic trim on dash and doors mars easily

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

59.1

Front Leg Room (in)

46.9

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

56.0

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.0

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

58.2

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

60.2

Third Hip Room (in)

44.9

Third Head Room (in)

38.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

156.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Third Leg Room (in)

32.9

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.1

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

191.8

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.8

Height, Overall (in)

72.5

71.3

Step Up Height - Front (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

43.8

Wheelbase (in)

113.0

114.0

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

75.4

Side Door Opening Width (in)

Overhang, Front (in)

35.0

Step Up Height - Side (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

39.6

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

41.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 0.78

12.8 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 1.1

12.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

20.6

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

20.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

20.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

36.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/70R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

P235/75R16

Front Tire Order Code

QTM

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1793

Spare Tire Order Code

ZNF

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/70R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1793

Rear Tire Order Code

QTM

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5400

5000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

810

500

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5550

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2950

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2307

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

10000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3200

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2024

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4248

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

13.8

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V6

Fuel System

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

276 @ 4600

267 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LL8

Displacement

4.2L/254

3.8L/231

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6000

276 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

M30

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.06

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

- TBD -

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

2 Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Kia Borrego

Body Code

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.33

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3200

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2950

Suspension Type - Rear

Coil

Multi-link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.82

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3200

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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