Kia Borrego

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 07/28/2015 at 22:29 • Filed to: None

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I saw one of these today, which reminded me of their existance. They actually look fairly nice, especially in Copperhead Metallic (what I saw today).

The Borrego was an interesting, if poorly timed, choice for Kia in the US market. Body-on-frame SUVs weren’t exactly a big seller around this time.

The Borrego was styled by Peter Schreyer of Audi fame. A V8 engine was optional (a first for Kia), which pushed the towing capacity to 7,500 lbs. The interior was nice for a Kia at the time. Kia interiors certainly have come a long way since then. I do like the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

The Borrego was only sold in the US for the 2009 model year. I believe it continued to be sold in Canada until the 2011 model year.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Boxer_4 07/28/2015 at 22:31

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Can confirm, they’re really nice inside. Including the back seat, which is important.

My citroen won't start > Boxer_4 07/28/2015 at 22:31

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Great truck and a hell of an engine. Sold reasonably well here.

jkm7680 > Boxer_4 07/28/2015 at 22:39

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I don’t mind them, a bit dated looking for the time but they look fairly solid and well put together. I’m surprised they didn’t do real well though, I have to agree with you that poor timing played a large role in it though.

Boxer_4 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 07/28/2015 at 22:48

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From what I’ve heard, the third row is actually usable by adults (provided the trip isn’t too long).

Boxer_4 > jkm7680 07/28/2015 at 22:51

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I think a lot of SUVs at the time looked a bit dated. Kia might have been near the top of that list with some of their styling details, however.

I believe they still sell these in Russia, but under the Mohave name.

jkm7680 > Boxer_4 07/28/2015 at 22:55

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It was probably better suited for foreign countries rather than the United States. They appear to have been going for a slightly more wealthy demographic with the Borrego and let’s be honest here, driving a “Kia” isn’t going to sit too well with all of the other soccer moms.

Boxer_4 > jkm7680 07/28/2015 at 23:06

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All very true.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Boxer_4 07/28/2015 at 23:08

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I see a surprising amount of these around where I live. One orange, one grey, one black. It's a good looking truck in dark colors.

j250ex > jkm7680 07/28/2015 at 23:42

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For the same price you can get a used Lexus.

Boxer_4 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/29/2015 at 21:32

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You almost never see them where I live. I like it in orange. Their aren’t enough cars sold in orange (or color in general).