2009 Kia Borrego

The Borrego has traditional body-on-frame construction and impressive towing capacity. The 3.8-liter V6 delivers strong and refined performance and 16 mpg overall. A 4.6-liter V8 is optional. Steering is responsive but handling can get a bit lumbering. Emergency handling can be disconcerting, but stability control keeps it ultimately secure. The ride is stiff and punishing and the Borrego tends to heave and pitch in bumpy corners. Interior room is generous, with a useful third-row seat, and the quiet cabin is well-finished. Controls are simple and there is lots of equipment for the price. The Borrego was discontinued after the 2009 model.

Market value: $4,150
Fuel: Conventional
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 7

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Model year 2009

Owner rating Not rated

Reliability Not rated

Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain: Conventional
Body style: 4-door SUV
Drive type: 4WD
Transmission: Automatic, 6-speed
Category: Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began: 2009

Pricing

Current retail median: $4,150
Retail value range: $3,225 - $4,650
Original MSRP range: $26,245 - $39,995
Trade-in range: $785 - $1,750

Ratings

Road test score: 68/100

Fuel economy

EPA city: 16 MPG
EPA highway: 21 MPG
EPA combined: 18 MPG
Tested city: 11 MPG
Tested highway: 21 MPG
Tested overall: 16 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,400
Cruising range: 335 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph: 3.2 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
60-0 mph braking: 137 ft
Avoidance speed: 50.5 mph
Test status: Test Completed

Dimensions

Length: 192 in
Width: 75 in
Height: 71 in
Wheelbase: 114 in
Weight: 4,735 lb
Maximum load: 1,155 lb
Towing capacity: 5,000 lb

Interior

Seating: 7 people
Front head room: 3.5 in
Front leg room: 40.5 in
Rear head room: 5 in
Rear leg room: 29 in
Cargo volume: 41.5 cu ft
Luggage: 0+2+0

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 2446 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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