The Kia Borrego, introduced in 2008, was Kia's flagship SUV designed to compete in the full-size SUV market, offering robust performance and versatility.
In 2009, the Borrego featured two engine options: a 3.8L V6 producing 276 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a more powerful 4.6L V8 delivering 337 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed automatic.
Both engines were available with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations, showcasing impressive towing and power capabilities for its class.
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First Generation: 2008-2018
The Kia Borrego (2008–2018) featured robust performance options, including a 3.8L V6 producing 276 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic, and a 4.6L Tau V8 delivering 337 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic.
Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, the Borrego utilized a body-on-frame design with a towing capacity of up to 7,500 lbs for the V8.
A notable innovation was the introduction of an upgraded 3.0L S-II V6 CRDi diesel engine in 2011, paired with an advanced 8-speed automatic transmission for improved efficiency and performance.
2009 Kia Borrego Horsepower And Torque
The 2009 Kia Borrego features a horsepower range of 276 hp from the 3.8L V6 engine to 337 hp from the 4.6L V8 engine.
Torque output varies from 267 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 4.6L engine, with available drivetrains including 2WD and 4WD configurations.
The vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 3.8L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 4.6L engine.
2009 Kia Borrego Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 2WD |
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
267 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| EX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
267 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 2WD |
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
267 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LX SUV |
3.8L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto | 4WD |
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
267 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| EX SUV |
4.6L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | 2WD |
337 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| EX SUV |
4.6L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD |
337 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
2009 Kia Borrego Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Limited SUV |
4.6L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | 2WD |
337 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| Limited SUV |
4.6L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD |
337 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
| LX SUV |
4.6L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD |
337 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm |
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