2009 Kia Borrego SUV

**Dr.Kamiya** · November 30th, 2007 05:40 AM

More photos: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-kia-borrego

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/28/l...a-borrego-suv/
Kia probably was hoping not to unveil every nook and cranny of its new Borrego SUV (called Mohave in Korea) this way, but the internet is a cruel mistress and it just goes to show that you shouldn't park your new SUV on a red carpet in public if you don't want people taking pictures of it. These snapshots of Kia's new SUV from every angle inside and out have surfaced on Kia-World.net, which you can view in the gallery below. It's a sharp looking vehicle, though still a body-on-frame SUV. As we've mentioned previously, a full-size SUV will be a tough sell for Kia in this CUV-crazed market. The Borrego will be armed with a V6 (a 3.0L unit according to badging on this particular vehicle) and the brand's first V8, however, and promises excellent NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels for an SUV. Shots of the undercarriage also reveal what appears to be an air suspension to help cushion the ride, and the interior includes such upscale options as Kia's first nav system. Like most recent products from Kia and its parent company Hyundai, the Borrego looks like a contender in every respect, and will no doubt carry a price tag that's too low for shoppers not to at least consider. The full reveal will happen at the Detroit Auto Show in January, and we'll be on hand to relay all of the official details on Kia's first full-size SUV.

**ferdine** · November 30th, 2007 12:31 PM

What I suspected earlier based on the first set of photos that it is indeed an air suspension was right. Unique in its class. Admittedly, the car looks marvelous. Another "power to surprise" from KIA.

**uwak18** · November 30th, 2007 04:16 PM

Looks good inside out. But the pictures are From South Korea and is KDM Mohave. If ever that this baby arrive in our shores it will definitely trim down. What will be the price range of this kaya?

**Horsepower** · December 1st, 2007 02:59 PM

Looks good.

sana mga 1.5 lang yung CRDI VGT 4x4. hehe

**trackers888** · December 1st, 2007 04:57 PM

Another jaw dropping from South Korea
Ang ganda

**Dr.Kamiya** · December 2nd, 2007 05:14 AM

Full size sya so if ever dumating dito siguro ka-price range ng Veracruz.

**gregg_g** · December 2nd, 2007 07:16 AM

It looks good, but the way it's exterior is designed seems to be a bit traditional, bland. Don't get me wrong, comparing it to Sorento, sportage and even it's mpv's like the carens and carnival...

**kyoots** · December 2nd, 2007 11:38 AM

ganda nito. veracruz killer? kia and hyundai are really working to reach the top of the luxury ladder... btw, the rear suspension's kinda odd? parang iba yung damper dya... somekind of new gen hydraulic damper with built-in springs? love that start/stop engine and virtual audio player touch screen feature!

**ferdine** · December 2nd, 2007 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by kyoots

ganda nito. veracruz killer? kia and hyundai are really working to reach the top of the luxury ladder... btw, the rear suspension's kinda odd? parang iba yung damper dya... somekind of new gen hydraulic damper with built-in springs? love that start/stop engine and virtual audio player touch screen feature!

As mentioned above, it is air-suspension. Feels "Ride Like the Wind".

**ferdine** · December 2nd, 2007 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by gregg_g

It looks good, but the way it's exterior is designed seems to be a bit traditional, bland. Don't get me wrong, comparing it to Sorento, sportage and even it's mpv's like the carens and carnival...

Oo nga. I can agree with this observation. Even the rear window, design ng 1st gen prado. Kulang sa style. I was expecting the curves like SF.