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Apparently abandoning the Spectra nameplate, Kia has moved on to the Forte for its upcoming Civic/Corolla fighter. Ready for model year 2010, Kia applies clean lines and lofty horsepower ratings to a car that should be one of, if not the, roomiest car in its class.
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup Hits U.s. Roads, Starts From $17,290
Just as the all-new Forte Koup begins to arrive at U.S. dealers, Kia released full pricing on its small coupe model. As you may have suspected, two-doors less does not equal a lower price as the Koup starts off at $17,290 ($16,595 + $695 destination fee)...
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup Makes Global Debut In Ny: 60-high Res Photos
Continuing its long-term assault on the market, Kia blew the covers off the production version of the Koup concept that was unveiled during last year's New York Auto Show. The Korean automaker's first-ever two door coupe model is based on the...
- U.s. Spec 2010 Kia Forte Sedan Introduced In Chicago: 37 High-res Photos
Following its introduction in the Korean market last August, Kia unveiled the U.S. spec Forte at the at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Due to go on sale in the States in late spring or early summer of 2009, the Forte sedan will replace the (very) forgettable...
- Gallery - Kia Forte Koup - 57 Pictures
Way, way, waaaaay back in March of '08, pictures of the concept version of the Kia Koup appeared on GoodCarBadCar.net. Then along came the Kia Forte, a replacement for the Spectra. Outshadowed by the brand spankin' new and wicked Kia Soul, the...
- July Sedan Debuts Part Ii - Kia Forte
Remember the Kia Sephia? Forget it. Years and generations on, the next Kia built to compete with the Honda Civic will be called the Forte. Building on the fairly decent driving dynamics of the Kia Spectra, the Forte adds looks. Yeah, looks matter; even...
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GALLERY - 2010 KIA FORTE - 37 PICTURES
Apparently abandoning the Spectra nameplate, Kia has moved on to the Forte for its upcoming Civic/Corolla fighter. Ready for model year 2010, Kia applies clean lines and lofty horsepower ratings to a car that should be one of, if not the, roomiest car in its class.Standard in the engine bay for North America will be a 156-horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder. 173 horsepower will be available via the 2.4L. The basic Forte offers 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Upgrading the engine and trim also upgrades the transmission offerings: a 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic become available.
ABS, stability control, and disc brakes all around come as standard equipment along with Kia's exceptional warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain. That's peace of mind. For peace in your wallet, a special fuel mileage package will include the smaller engine with the 5-speed auto, special power steering, aero enhancements, and low rolling resistance tires. That Forte should see 36mpg on the highway without any punishing price barriers as is normally the case with hybrids and diesels.
Looking very much like the Mitsubishi Lancer, Kia will likely be able to separate itself from some of the pack if/when the two-door Forte arrives. Forte nomenclature originally arrived after the Koup concept previewed what Kia labelled a Spectra replacement, you may recall. Check out all 37 pictures in the gallery below.
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup Hits U.s. Roads, Starts From $17,290
Just as the all-new Forte Koup begins to arrive at U.S. dealers, Kia released full pricing on its small coupe model. As you may have suspected, two-doors less does not equal a lower price as the Koup starts off at $17,290 ($16,595 + $695 destination fee)...
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup Makes Global Debut In Ny: 60-high Res Photos
Continuing its long-term assault on the market, Kia blew the covers off the production version of the Koup concept that was unveiled during last year's New York Auto Show. The Korean automaker's first-ever two door coupe model is based on the...
- U.s. Spec 2010 Kia Forte Sedan Introduced In Chicago: 37 High-res Photos
Following its introduction in the Korean market last August, Kia unveiled the U.S. spec Forte at the at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Due to go on sale in the States in late spring or early summer of 2009, the Forte sedan will replace the (very) forgettable...
- Gallery - Kia Forte Koup - 57 Pictures
Way, way, waaaaay back in March of '08, pictures of the concept version of the Kia Koup appeared on GoodCarBadCar.net. Then along came the Kia Forte, a replacement for the Spectra. Outshadowed by the brand spankin' new and wicked Kia Soul, the...
- July Sedan Debuts Part Ii - Kia Forte
Remember the Kia Sephia? Forget it. Years and generations on, the next Kia built to compete with the Honda Civic will be called the Forte. Building on the fairly decent driving dynamics of the Kia Spectra, the Forte adds looks. Yeah, looks matter; even...