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Kia Borrego

Kia
aka	Mesa/Mohave
Production	2009- present
Class	Full-Size SUV
Body Style	7-seat SUV
Length	192.1 inches
Width	75.4 inches
Height
Wheelbase	114.0 inches
Weight
Transmission	5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Engine	3.8-litre V6 4.6-litre DOHC V8
Power
Similar	Land Rover Discovery Hyundai Terracan
Designer	Peter Schreyer (Kia head of design)

The Kia Borrego (Mohave in Korea) is a mid to full size SUV which will go on sale in North America in late spring 2008 as a 2009 model. It is Kia's first venture into the large SUV market and utilises their first V8 engine. It rivals cars such as the Land Rover Discovery and Hyundai Terracan.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Kia Borrego Review.

Recent Changes

The car is a 2009 model.

Styles and Major Options

The Borrego will come in both 3.8-litre V6 and 4.6-litre V8 DOHC forms, with a clean diesel confirmed to be on it's way at the end of the year, the latter of which is capable of a 7,500 pound max payload, while the former resides with the 5,000 pound max payload of the Kia Sorento. 18 inch alloys are optional, and the car comes in 2WD and 4WD versions.

Pricing

Pricing has not been fully confirmed yet, but expect two trim levels, most likely LX and EX, and pricing will range from a base price of $26,535 to a fully specced V8 at $35,535.

MODEL Trims
Trim1	Trim2	Trim3	Trim4
MSRP
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3	$Price4
Invoice
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3	$Price4

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1	Trim2	Trim3	Trim4
MPG
c/h	c/h	c/h	c/h

Engine and Transmission

The basic car will come with a 3.8-litre V6 engine and a 5-speed automatic gearbox, and the range-topping version will have a 4.6-litre V8 and a 6-speed automatic. Expect a 'clean diesel' V6 to be added to the lineup in about a year or so.

Performance

3.8-litre V6 - 250-300 bhp (estimated)
4.6-litre V8 - 300 bhp +

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

The Borrego features a wide array of safety equipment, including:

Advanced two-stage airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags for all three rows
ABS (Anti-lock brakes)
EBD (Electronic brake distribution)
BAS (Brake assist system)
ESC (Electronic stability control)
TCS (Traction control)
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system)
DAC (Downhill assist control)
HAC (Hill assist control)

Photos

Colors

Colour information is currently not available, but expect it to echo other Kia SUV's.

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

There are currently no plans for a hybrid model, although it is plausible. A 'clean diesel' variant will arrive in late 2008. Kia has confirmed to be working on a Fuel Cell variant dubbed the Borrego FCEV. [1]

Kia Borrego FCEV

Unique Attributes

The Borrego is the first Kia to ever feature a V8 engine, and also the most powerful Kia ever.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

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Year X	Year X-2	Year X-3	Year X-4
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Criticisms

Some articles claim the introduction of a V8 with oil supplies so expensive is unwise, and Motor Trend go on to say "When Kia began developing the Borrego some four years ago, gas was under $2 per gallon and automakers were still touting the sustainability of the big truck boom."

Worldwide

The Borrego is currently only to be sold in the North American and Korean markets, although for the latter it will be rebadged 'Mohave'. However, a move into other markets such as the UK is possible when the new diesel arrives.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

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External Links

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+The '''Kia Borrego''' (Mohave in Korea) is a mid to full size [[SUV]] which will go on sale in North America in late spring 2008 as a 2009 model. It is Kia's first venture into the large SUV market and utilises their first V8 engine. It rivals cars such as the [[Land Rover Discovery]] and [[Hyundai Terracan]].
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+The car is a 2009 model.
 ===Styles and Major Options===
-Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
+The Borrego will come in both 3.8-litre V6 and 4.6-litre V8 DOHC forms, with a clean diesel confirmed to be on it's way at the end of the year, the latter of which is capable of a 7,500 pound max payload, while the former resides with the 5,000 pound max payload of the [[Kia Sorento]]. 18 inch alloys are optional, and the car comes in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 ===Pricing===
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+Pricing has not been fully confirmed yet, but expect two trim levels, most likely LX and EX, and pricing will range from a base price of $26,535 to a fully specced V8 at $35,535.
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 ===Engine and Transmission===
-Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
+The basic car will come with a 3.8-litre V6 engine and a 5-speed automatic gearbox, and the range-topping version will have a 4.6-litre V8 and a 6-speed automatic. Expect a 'clean diesel' V6 to be added to the lineup in about a year or so.
 ===Performance===
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+*3.8-litre V6 - 250-300 bhp (estimated)
+*4.6-litre V8 - 300 bhp +
-If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
 ===Reliability===
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 ===Safety===
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+The Borrego features a wide array of safety equipment, including:
+*Advanced two-stage airbags
+*Full-length side curtain airbags for all three rows
+*ABS (Anti-lock brakes)
+*EBD (Electronic brake distribution)
+*BAS (Brake assist system)
+*ESC (Electronic stability control)
+*TCS (Traction control)
+*TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system)
+*DAC (Downhill assist control)
+*HAC (Hill assist control)
 ===Photos===
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+Image:KiaBorreggo-13.jpg
+Image:KiaBorreggo-21.jpg
+Image:Kiamesateaser.jpg
+Image:CSP Kia Mesa 1 1.jpg
+Image:CSP Kia Mesa 1 2.jpg
+Image:CSP Kia Mesa 1 3.jpg
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 ===Colors===
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+Colour information is currently not available, but expect it to echo other Kia SUV's.
 ===Main Competitors===
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+*[[Acura MDX]]
+*[[BMW X5]]
+*[[Cadillac SRX]]
+*[[Hyundai Terracan]]
+*[[Land Rover Discovery]]
+*[[Lexus RX]]
+*[[Infiniti FX]]
+*[[Mercedes-Benz ML-Class]]
+*[[Mercedes-Benz GL-Class]]
+*[[Volvo XC90]]
 ==Hybrid Models==
-If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
+There are currently no plans for a hybrid model, although it is plausible. A 'clean diesel' variant will arrive in late 2008. Kia has confirmed to be working on a Fuel Cell variant dubbed the Borrego FCEV. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/la-show-kia-borrego-fcev-with-fuel-cell.html]
+<gallery>
+Image:Kia-borrego-fcev.jpg|Kia Borrego FCEV
+</gallery>
 ==Unique Attributes==
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+The Borrego is the first Kia to ever feature a V8 engine, and also the most powerful Kia ever.
 ==Interior==
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 ==Criticisms==
-Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
+Some articles claim the introduction of a V8 with oil supplies so expensive is unwise, and [[Motor Trend]] go on to say "When Kia began developing the Borrego some four years ago, gas was under $2 per gallon and automakers were still touting the sustainability of the big truck boom."
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 ==Worldwide==
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+The Borrego is currently only to be sold in the North American and Korean markets, although for the latter it will be rebadged 'Mohave'. However, a move into other markets such as the UK is possible when the new diesel arrives.
 ==Design quirks and oddities==
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 *[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/11/2009-kia-borrego-new-mid-sized-suv.html 2009 Kia Borrego: New Mid-Sized SUV Based On The Mesa Concept]
 *[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/kia-borrego-mohave-suv-launched-in.html Kia Borrego – Mohave SUV Launched In Korea: New Image Gallery]
+*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070921.002/teaser-photo-of-new-7-seater-kia-suv-released Teaser Photo of New 7-Seater Kia SUV Released]
+*[http://www.netcarshow.com/kia/2009-borrego.html High resolution images]
+*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Borrego.html Kia Borrego Wikipedia article]
+*[http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/214758/kia_borrego.html Kia Borrego - Auto Express]
+*[http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_vehicles/112_0712_2009_kia_borrego_first_look 2009 Kia Borrego First Look]
+*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/kia-borrego-suv-achieves-5-stars-in.html Kia Borrego SUV Achieves 5-Stars in NHSTA’s Crash Tests]
+*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081112.008/kia-borrego-fcev-to-debut-in-los-angeles Kia Borrego FCEV to Debut in Los Angeles]
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