Kia is taking Hyundai’s lead in a bid to move the brand up-level, and will continue that ascension at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The Korean automaker plans to show a hydrogen-powered version of its Borrego SUV, dubbed the Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).
Kia claims the fuel cell system used in the Borrego SUV is 44 percent more powerful and 62 percent more efficient that its previous fuel cell drivetrain. Moreover, Kia’s system can work in extreme cold, with operation possible all the way down to -30 degrees Celsius.
The Borrego FCEV’s fuel cell system puts out 154 horsepower and is said to offer a range of 426 miles. The Borrego FCEV also uses lithium-ion batteries.
Kia says it plans to start fleet testing the Borrego FCEV by 2010, but it remains unclear where those test will take place.
Check back for live images of the Kia Borrego FCEV this week.
11/17, 4:59 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
WoWoWoW!!! this is so amazing!!! NOT! you’ve got issues if you go to kia looking for a fuel cell suv to save on gas! not to mention the inside is as boring as the old nissan pathfiders.
11/17, 6:37 PM
posted by:
JoshyLofty
uhh why is it weird if you’re looking for a FC kia SUV to save gas? its already one of the more efficient SUV’s of its size on the road and thats with a V8. get a grip.
11/17, 9:09 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
OMFG, if you speak spanish you’ll laugh to, “Borrego” -wtf!!
Thats like naming “Jackass” an SUV.
11/17, 9:53 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
KIA is known for making unreliable engines and they want to start make one of these already??? it gets 17/21 with a v6 and 15/20 with a v8. i don’t think thats too good but whatever. i just think there are more better suv you can spend the same amount of money on and have a more reliable car and brand name while at it. but, thats just my opinion
11/18, 8:39 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
Sh1t idinorbarsaku, my tiny E30 325 doesn’t make an iota above 23, so for an SUV with a v8 to get 15/20 then that’s bloody good.
As for reliablity are you sh1tting me??
“Hyundai and Kia Among Top 10 Reliable Cars
Hyundai and Kia cars both made the top 10 of the 2008 Car Reliability Survey issued on Sunday by Consumer Reports, an American organization that reviews consumer products and services. This is the first time the Korean automakers’ models were included in the top 10 list of the annual survey.”
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200810/200810270010.html
11/18, 2:57 PM
posted by:
JoshyLofty
exactly.