2009 Kia Borrego Consumer Reviews

Best Ever

Written by: Patrick on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We recently purchased this vehicle because of the value. However, having owned the SUV for almost a month and 2000 miles. I can tell you this is very comparable to past higher value SUV's we owned (Volvo,Mercedes & Ford) This is the second KIA we have owned and the service and reliabilty has been wonderful. I would recommend KIA to anyone, and encourage them to shop KIA, regardless of budget

Favorite Features

Power, ride and comfort

Suggested Improvements

Tone down first gear noise

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great vehicle at a reasonable price

Written by: drallen on 08/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is a really great vehicle at a great price. Bought the V8 engine and love it..read some complaints on the 6 cylinder and since I tow a boat I wanted the V8 with the 6 speed transmission...works great and almost the same mileage as the 6 cylinder engine...Its a real joy to drive and love the 100,000 mile 10 year power train warranty!! Just got it a week ago so can't speak for reliability so far, but fun to drive...great quality vehicle at a low price..(KIA is giving $3,000.00 off right now) it's really a no brainer...almost bought a Honda Pilot but this is a much better vehicle at a much lower price.

Favorite Features

Seats are very comfortable..love the fact that it has a high and low range switch..great stereo and plenty of room with the third seat down.

Suggested Improvements

NAV should be bluetooth ...rear window should open

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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A great vehicle

Written by: Andy on 08/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is a great vehicle, really fun to drive on road or off. We upgraded from a RAV4 (too small) and weren't disappointed. Fuel economy improved greatly after a few long highway rides, and the rear fold down seats give lots of storage space for skis, dogs, groceries etc. It handles well in all road conditions, has a really comfortable ride for all passengers, and there is lots of room in the 3rd row seats for adults. We've had a few minor problems - door open sensor, a NOC sensor, programmable seat button doesn't work for position 2 but that's it. My only concern is that I have yet to see any other Borrego's on the road - I know they are out there somewhere, i'll just keep looking....

Favorite Features

heated driver and passenger seats are great for coming home from the ski hill on a cold day. The rear fold down seats provide lots of cargo space too.

Suggested Improvements

Interior finish scuffs easily and is hard to clean. Acceleration is a little sluggish, but once it gets going, it has lots of power.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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I LOVE IT!! - Limited V8 4X4

Written by: Deborah SF on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I had been looking at small to mid-size SUV's for a few years and saw the Borrego in a car show. I fell in love instantly - especially price for what you are getting. Was difficult to find the Limited 4x4 but found place in LA to buy and drove back to SF - was a great way to fully test the car and my initial feelings were confirmed - I love this car!

Favorite Features

Quality of the interior; ease of use of features, including set up of car seat; great sound system; lots of space - greyhound fit easily in the back; decent fuel economy given the size (it's same as my Ford Escape V6 was)

Suggested Improvements

Blue tooth included - I had one installed after and not the same quality; no easy way to mount iPhone when using the USB port so have cords in way of console; limited authorized dealers for Kia to have serviced

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great

Written by: Zepyher Rhodes on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Why pay 35K for a premium fuel pathfinder (that's a little smaller) when the safety doesn't even compare. Great car for a great price. I never dreamed in a million years I would own a Kia and now I have one and wouldn't trade it for the world

Favorite Features

All

Suggested Improvements

None

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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GREAT WORK KIA

Written by: JERSEY TONY on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Just purchased this truck after extensive research and review reading. Truck is great. Visibility is outstanding. Styling is sharp. Vehicle handles like a car. Only down side is the transmission is definitely gear wrong. Shifts to quick, but what I have found is kia has done this on purpose to help stop people like me from flooring it and wasting all that gas. When truck gets going it has balls. Features that come standard are extensive. Kia good job! I would buy this in a heart beat if I had to do it all over. Such a fun car to drive.

Favorite Features

Towing capacity, 4wd, hill assist, rear sensors

Suggested Improvements

Improve the gearing on transmission. Make truck a little wider. Better stock rims. Add blue tooth for phones as standard no matter what trim level. Power fold rear seats and power assist rear tailgate. Standard reverse camera integrated with the already awesome reverse sensors

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love it

Written by: Ohio Buyer on 08/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We have now had the Borrego for 1 week. Great purchase...7,000 off sticker. It is very comfortable and drives well. Traded in a 2001 Land Cruiser and the comfort and features are an upgrade while saving $40,000 on a new new Toyota. Now older and not doing the off-road stuff. This vehicle is very enjoyable.

Favorite Features

Love the navigation and Infinity stereo. V6 is plenty powerful.

Suggested Improvements

Power rear liftgate.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Auto 10, KIA Number 10

Written by: Towny on 07/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Love the Borrego. Everything is perfect except KIA. They did not and refuse to honor their web site presentation. (Dealer was excellent, headquarters not). There logic was some small print that I, to this day have not seen; they have the ability to change or delete features advertised on their website without notice to purchaser. The backup camera, previously included in the package I purchased was, at their discretion, deleted, but the package price was not adjusted. KIA said the package price did not include the camera, but it was listed in the package. I was told the camera was not available until 2010, but now it is in a new model, "limited" that was not even offered.

Favorite Features

Beautiful finish, smooth lines inside and out. Performance has been excellent. Nothing but positive comments.

Suggested Improvements

Advertize what you sell. Sell what you advertize. No half step.

12 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Stopped Looking!

Written by: drew on 05/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is our new vehicle, "our" I mean my wife's. The test drive sold me. I have owned mostly ford products but owned enough other vehicles to know what is quality and what isn't. Borrego is no Mountaineer, the sheet metal could be a little thicker but the horsepower is OK. Anyways, Borrego is tough enough and fun enough for this Northern Minnesota resident.

Favorite Features

I'm a man and I never get lost! So the navigation is a waste of electronics. My lovely wife absolutely loves it though. This vehicle is a go getter. it is clean and strong. Windshield wiper heating element, GENIUS!!!!

Suggested Improvements

To KIA: So, why would you build this nice vehicle and not put in a rear window that opens?

23 out 26 people found this review helpful

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new to kia

Written by: Dave on 05/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Kia Borrego EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Fantastic car to drive. Lots of room!!!!! I've received lots of positive remarks from friends and family about the comfort and great ride. Only negative...the rear door hatch only works manually.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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