Monday, September 14th, 2009
What you see above is a recently leaked picture of Toyota’s 2010 4Runner SUV. As you can see, this Toyota seems to be replicating what Honda did with their Pilot going for a much boxier look.
There are virtually no details regarding the vehicle itself but buzz suggests the 4Runner’s interior is to see a luxurious update along with several premium features such as Bluetooth, key less ignition and GPS. Under the hood we are most likely looking at a 2.7-liter 161 HP 4 cylinder engine in addition to a 4.0 liter 258HP 6 cylinder engine.
Unless more details regarding Toyota’s 2010 4Runner leak, the next we will be hearing of the SUV is at the Texas State Fair.
via autoblog
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
No one ever paid attention to the Kia Borrego and apparently with this new citation, car onlookers will finally take notice. Kia Motors America today announced the 2009 Kia Borrego has been given the “Best-in-Class Sport Utility Vehicle $25,000-$35,000″ award as part of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) 2009 Winter Vehicle Awards competition.
“Having Borrego recognized by NEMPA as a top winter vehicle is a testament to the vehicle’s true capabilities,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “Characteristics including ample passenger and cargo space, towing capacity and impressive fuel economy make it a viable option for those who live in a cold-weather region without having to sacrifice price or comfort.”
Borrego is offered with a DOHC, all-aluminum 3.8-liter V6 as well as Kia’s first-ever DOHC 4.6-liter V8 engine, also all-aluminum; both engines are more powerful than any in Kia’s line to date. While the V6 produces a competitive 276 horsepower at 6,000 rpm with 267 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, the V8 generates a class-leading(1) 337 horsepower at 6,000 rpm with 323 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm – more powerful than the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Jeep Grand Cherokee and GMC Acadia.
Borrego runs on regular unleaded fuel compared to some other competitors that require premium unleaded, and achieves best-in-class(2) fuel economy of 15/22 city/highway for its V8 with two-wheel drive, and a respectable 15/20 city/highway for its V8 with four-wheel drive.
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