2009 Kia Borrego SUV Leaked Ahead of Detroit Debut

2009 Kia Borrego

By Sam Stockley
November 28, 2007 7:23 PM
Filed Under: Detroit Auto Show, Kia, Leaks, Spy Photos

The Borrego has been leaked online ahead of its world premiere early next year. Until now only two teaser shots of Kia's new seven-seater SUV primed for the North American market have been officially released. These are the first photos revealing both the Borrego's rear end styling and extensive interior shots showing design, fit and finish.

Manufacturered in Korea and set to enter North American markets between summer next year and early the following year as a 2009 model, the Borrego will be Kia's first entry into the hotly-contested midsize SUV market.

The first interior shots of the car show a neatly-designed but functional central console with nicely-integrated vents, switchgear and vehicle display with what can be assumed encompasses navigation, audio system and other electronically-operated car functions. Steering wheel-integrated handsfree controls and a fully automatic transmission are revealed by the new photos, while adjustable suspension, hill descent control and keyless ignition also appear to feature.

A V6 engine will be fitted as standard, while a new V8 unit - another first for the brand - will be optional. The new SUV will incorporate the latest in noise and vibrations-reducing engineering, also offering consumers the Korean brand's renowned 10-year/100,000-mile warranty. Join us nearer to Detroit for the Borrego's official release details.

Source: KiaWorld via CarScoop

Comments

saint_dracula
November 28, 2007 11:31 PM
Dull, really. Unbelievably dull. Can't believe cars like this are being made in 2007.

joelynn
November 29, 2007 1:20 AM
big yawn- another SUV, it's only so dull because they're copying the USA, the M class lite Sorento is okay (for an SUV)

AMGV12
November 29, 2007 6:16 AM
This is just really annoying. The key fob itself is taken straight from BMW with the start/stop button on the dash and the way that the key is inserted. The door design looks like its been taken from the Acura MDX. The control panel/dash looks like it came straight off of the GMC Yukon. The speedometer layout looks very similar to that of the Mercedes S class. When the hell will Korean automakers learn to be original especially with the likes of that Genesis revealed yesterday. What a shame.

AMGV12
November 29, 2007 9:00 AM
Oh i also forgot to mention the front looks like the previous generation Escalade.

persian187
November 29, 2007 7:29 AM
i actually think this is the most original design ive seen from an korean automaker in a while. although, the key design is VERY BMW.

saint_dracula
November 30, 2007 12:03 AM
no WAY can that thing do 240.

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