2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Kia Borrego

SEOUL, S. Korea — The all-new 2009 Kia Borrego has officially broken cover in its home market of Korea, where the full-size utility vehicle will be sold as the Kia Mohave.

The U.S.-spec Borrego will debut in two weeks at the Detroit auto show.

Kia executives said they expect to sell 48,000 of the new models worldwide in 2008, primarily in North America and China, with global sales growing to 80,000 units in 2009. The U.S. edition will go on sale later this year as a 2009 model.

The Korean price of the base Mohave with 3.0-liter V6 diesel is $34,000. In U.S. trim, the seven-passenger, body-on-frame Borrego will come equipped with either a 3.8-liter V6 or a 4.6-liter V8, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

What this means to you: The Ford Explorer will experience its first real competition from Korea. — Y.S. Chae, Correspondent.

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Kia Borrego: first look at Kia’s 7-seater SUVFrom

Remember that little teaser we showed you of the upcoming 7-passenger SUV from Kia? Well Kia has finally revealed the official name and details of the car which will make its North American debut at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January.

Called the Kia Borrego, the 7-seater SUV from Kia will be made in Korea and will go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2008 as a 2009 model.

The Kia Borrego will be build with body-on-frame construction using the latest NVH engineering technology. The 7-seater from Kia will come standard with a V6 and an optional offering of a V8.

Press Release (from Kia) :
IRVINE, Calif., Novemeber 6, 2007 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will give its new midsize SUV the moniker of “Borrego” when it debuts in January at the Detroit Auto Show. The Kia Borrego will be manufactured in Korea and go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2008 as a 2009 model.

Built with body-on-frame construction incorporating the latest in NVH engineering philosophy, Borrego will be Kia’s newest addition to its well-rounded full-line of vehicles that continually provide value, safety and a steadfast 10-year/100,000-mile warranty to consumers. Borrego will be available with either a V6 engine or the company’s first V8 offering, which will also boast Kia’s largest towing capacity to date.

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