What kind of car is the Kia Borrego?
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2009 Kia Borrego. It competes with the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder. It’s a question that very few car shoppers have been asking: When’s the next all-new truck-based SUV coming out?
How big is the second row seat in a Kia Borrego?
There’s decent space in the second row for adult passengers, and the seat cushioning is comfortable enough. However, the seat is close to the floor, which makes for a knees-up seating position that doesn’t offer taller passengers a lot of thigh support. The third-row bench has space for two people.
How much horsepower does a Ford Borrego have?
The V-6 produces 276 horsepower and teams with a five-speed automatic transmission. This engine doesn’t feel burdened in the least by the four-wheel-drive V-6 Borrego’s 4,460-pound curb weight; the SUV moves fairly quickly when you step on the gas pedal.
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2009 Kia Borrego. It competes with the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder. It’s a question that very few car shoppers have been asking: When’s the next all-new truck-based SUV coming out?
The V-6 produces 276 horsepower and teams with a five-speed automatic transmission. This engine doesn’t feel burdened in the least by the four-wheel-drive V-6 Borrego’s 4,460-pound curb weight; the SUV moves fairly quickly when you step on the gas pedal.
There’s decent space in the second row for adult passengers, and the seat cushioning is comfortable enough. However, the seat is close to the floor, which makes for a knees-up seating position that doesn’t offer taller passengers a lot of thigh support. The third-row bench has space for two people.
What’s the price of a 2009 Kia Borrego?
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2009 Kia Borrego LX is right around $27,000, while the up-market EX trim starts just under $29,000. Add EX-only options like rear-seat entertainment, navigation, sunroof and heated front seats, and the price can climb to nearly $39,000.
What’s the best thing about a Kia Borrego?
The most impressive thing about the Borrego is that Kia has eliminated nearly all of the negative ride and handling aspects of its body-on-frame platform. This design is often associated with wallowing on undulating pavement, pitching when braking or accelerating hard, and vague steering.
What kind of Miles does a 2009 Borrego have?
We bought a 2009 LX AWD 6 cylinder with 29000 miles. We immediately took off on a 1000 mile driving trip to Northern Minnesota for a week. The Borrego met our every expectation. It was comfortable, roomy for all our gear, quiet, and it handled much better than all the negative reviews about “rough ride” would lead you to expect.
We spent some considerable time in the 2009 Kia Borrego on a variety of paved surfaces and found it to be a quiet and comfortable vehicle.
Who is the parent company of Kia Corporation?
It is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer after parent company Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 2.8 million vehicles in 2019. As of December 2015, the Kia Corporation is minority owned by Hyundai, which holds a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion.
What kind of warranty does Kia Seltos have?
2021 Seltos LX. 1 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty. 2 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty. 3 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty. 4 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan Disclaimers.
When did Kia Motors start manufacturing in Georgia?
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia opened in February 2010, after Kia recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. In August 2014, the company received international attention when Pope Francis of the Catholic Church rode in one of their compact cars, the Kia Soul, during a five-day visit to South Korea.
When to go to the mechanic for a Kia engine problem?
If you notice your Kia is running differently than normal, you always go get it checked out by a mechanic. They will be able to diagnose the problem and give you a price quote so you know what type of engine repair costs you are facing.
How to know if your Kia is on a recall?
If you drive a Kia vehicle, you should go to the Kia website to see if your car is on the recall list. All you have to do is type in your VIN number. The entire list will pop up so you can be aware that your car could potentially experience these awful engine problems.
Are there any class action lawsuits against Kia?
This can occur at highway speeds, although the automakers say they are not aware of any accidents linked to the defect. Both Kia and Hyundai have been involved in class-action lawsuits over the defect.
Is there an extended warranty on a Kia?
That report says by the middle of last year Kia did have more complaints of engine failures and decided to issue an extended warranty of 10 years or 120,000 miles from the time the vehicle was new.