Exclusive features include a standard tow hitch that's hidden behind the rear bumper, and LED turn signals on the sideview mirrors.
The Borrego is comfortable off road, with all-terrain capability that separates it from crossover SUVs such as the Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-7. It comes standard with skid plates, and its optional electronic 4WD system is the latest generation made by BorgWarner and features high and low range.
Kia doesn't take styling risks, so the Borrego looks pretty much like any other boxy SUV; even its hood contours are rectangular. It may be bold, but it's still vanilla. The V8 comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, the V6 with 17s.
The interior is especially clean and well laid out, the seats are soothing, and the instrumentation and controls are intelligent.
The ride is solid, consistent and comfortable, on a double-wishbone front suspension, multi-link rear. The smooth six-speed transmission in the V8 is the same that's in the BMW X5 luxury SUV.
There's not much to fault with the Borrego, except that it gets the fuel economy of a midsize SUV. Next Page