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Kia Forte Koup From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Kia Forte Koup Manufacturer Kia Motors Also called Kia Cerato Koup Kia Shuma (China)[1] Production 2009–present Model year(s) 2010–present Assembly Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea Predecessor Kia Spectra Class Compact Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout FF layout Engine(s) 2.0L I4 (156 hp and 144 lb/ft) 2.4L I4 (173 hp and 168 lb/ft) Transmission(s) Concept: 6-speed automatic Production: 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual Wheelbase 104.3 inches (2,650 mm) Length 176.5 inches (4,480 mm) (concept) 176.4 inches (4,480 mm) (production) Width 72.6 inches (1,840 mm) (concept) 69.5 inches (1,770 mm) (production) Height 56.2 inches (1,430 mm) (concept) 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) (production) Related Kia cee'd Hyundai Elantra Hyundai i30 Designer Peter Schreyer The Kia Forte Koup is a compact coupe and the first coupe from Kia Motors in America, that was unveiled in production form at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The car was originally unveiled as a concept car as the Kia Koup on 20 March 2008 at the New York International Auto Show.[2][3] The Forte Koup is badged as the Kia Cerato Koup in Australia and New Zealand, called the Kia Shuma in China, and Kia Koup in Chile. Kia has stated that the Forte Koup would be aimed at driving enthusiasts. The concept sports a twin screw turbocharged version of the 2.0 liter Theta II four cylinder engine. The production version omitted the turbocharger. With direct injection, the normally aspirated motor puts out an 144 lb-ft. of torque at 6,200 rpm and 156 horsepower (116 kW).[citation needed] The production version features both 2.0L and 2.4L four-cylinder engines, and comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. Optional in the top trim level is a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.[4] From the 2011 model year, 6-speed transmissions became standard across the line for both manual and automatic variants on either engine. The Koup is the basis for the new Kia Forte sedan, which made its debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Both coupe and sedan production models became available as of late 2009. The Kia Forte Koup also appears in Turn 10 Racing Game. Forza Motorsport 3. As a Downloadable car in World Class Car Pack. Contents 1 SX model 2 Exterior Features 3 Interior Features 4 Driving functions (production, EX trim) 5 Options 6 References 7 External links [edit] SX model The SX model differentiates itself as the sport trim for the Kia Koup lineup. Similar to the 'Si' nomenclature used by the Honda Civic to suggest changes to the car that make it more suitable for sportier driving. The SX model adds a bigger engine of 2.4 liters (173 hp) as well as larger wheels with low profile tires, and bigger sway bars front and rear. The difference between the SX model and all others can be quite drastic, adding to the precision of the driving dynamics and removing a lot of the 'floating' that finds itself over cracks in the road during heavy cornering; this floating is due in large part to the 'beam-style' rear suspension.[5] [edit] Exterior Features Prominent front and rear wheel arches for a strong, lowered stance Large-Diameter 17-inch wheels LED lamp lenses Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips with a rear diffuser. Dual-Body color heated outside mirrors with turn-signal indicator [edit] Interior Features Bluetooth Steering Wheel Bluetooth, audio and cruise control buttons Six speaker stereo system 3-month prepaid subscription to Sirius satellite radio [edit] Driving functions (production, EX trim) 156 hp (116 kW) 4-cylinder Front-Wheel-Drive GDI ( Gasoline Direct Injection) 5-speed manual transmission (6-speed for MY2011 onwards) [edit] Options Sunroof w/ Tilt ($700) Leather Package ($1,000) Includes leather seat trim. heated front seats, leather wrapped steering-wheel and gear shift knob, metal-finish trim and windshield de-icer Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass ($180) Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass & Homelink ($250) Cargo Net ($40) Cargo Tray ($75) Wheel Locks ($45) [edit] References ^ 起亚汽车（中国） ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2008-03-20). "New York 2008: Kia KOUP Concept comes out". Autoblog. Weblogs, Inc.. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/20/new-york-2008-kia-koup-concept/. Retrieved 2008-03-20.  ^ Hardigree, Matt (2008-03-20). "Kia Koup Concept Astounds, Konfounds". Jalopnik. Gawker Media. http://jalopnik.com/370103/kia-koup-concept-astounds-konfounds. Retrieved 2008-03-20.  ^ "2010 Kia Forte Koup". Automoblog.net. http://www.automoblog.net/2009/07/11/2010-kia-forte-koup/.  ^ Kia Koup Review - http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/05/13/review-2010-kia-forte-koup-driving-experience/ [edit] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Kia Forte Koup Forte koupe official website v • d • e Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, road car timeline, 1990s–present Type 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 City Visto Morning/Picanto Subcompact Pride Avella Rio Rio/Pride Venga Compact cee'd Sephia/Mentor Spectra/Shuma Spectra5/Cerato Sephia/Mentor Sephia/Mentor Spectra/Shuma Spectra/Cerato Forte/Cerato Capital Mid-size Concord Credos/Clarus Optima/Magentis Optima/Lotze/Magentis Full-size Potentia Enterprise Opirus/Amanti Cadenza/K7 Sports car Elan Compact SUV Sportage Sportage Retona SUV Sorento Sorento Mohave/Borrego Compact MPV Carens Carens Carens/Rondo Joice/Carstar Soul Minivan Carnival/Sedona Carnival/Sedona Pickup truck Bongo Frontier Bongo Frontier Bongo III Bus Granbird Granbird v • d • e Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, North American road car timeline, 1994–present Type 1990s 2000s 2010s 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Subcompact Rio Rio Compact Sephia Sephia Soul Spectra Spectra Forte Mid-size Optima Optima Optima Full-size Amanti Compact SUV Sportage Sportage Sportage Mid-size SUV Sorento Sorento Borrego Compact MPV Rondo Minivan Sedona Sedona || Kia Rio From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Kia Rio Manufacturer Kia Motors Production 2000–present Predecessor Kia Pride Kia Avella Class Subcompact Layout FF layout Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual The Kia Rio is a series of subcompact automobiles produced by Kia Motors since the 2001 model year. Two generations have been produced, both in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, all equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive. Introduced in August 2000, the Rio replaced the first-generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation of the Rio was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, and is based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company. This car is known as the New Pride in its domestic market of South Korea. The exterior of the second-generation Rio was redesigned in 2010 to incorporate Kia's "Tiger Nose" grille. In 2007, the South Korean government began testing approximately 4,000 pre-production Rio hybrid-electric models, with parent company Hyundai Kia Automotive Group later announcing and subsequently withdrawing anticipated release dates for the hybrid model. [1][2] Contents 1 First generation (DC) 1.1 2003 redesign 2 Second generation (JB) 2.1 2010 redesign 3 Third generation (UB) 4 See also 5 References 6 External links [edit] First generation (DC) First generation Also called Kia Rio Cinco (US hatchback) Kia Rio RX-V (Canadian and Korean hatchback) Production 2000–2005 Assembly Sohari Plant, Gwangmyeong, South Korea Body style(s) 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback Engine(s) 1.5 L 96 hp (72 kW) I4 (2001–2002) 1.6 L 104 hp (78 kW) I4 (2003–2005) 1.3 L 75 hp (56 kW) I4 (some markets) Wheelbase 2410 mm (94.9 in) Length 2000–2002: 4215 mm (165.9 in) 2002–2005: 4240 mm (166.9 in) Width 2000–2002: 1675 mm (65.9 in) 2002–2005: 1680 mm (66.1 in) Height 1440 mm (56.7 in) The first-generation Kia Rio (referred to as the "DC") was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles. When released, it was the least-expensive mass-produced car to be sold in the United States.[3] While the Rio's styling and affordability were well-received, it was derided for its poor build quality and driving experience.[4] Positive points included the cars' affordability and styling. 2001-2002 Kia Rio Cinco (US) The hatchback was marketed as the "Rio Cinco" in the United States, "Rio RX-V" in Canada, and "Rio Look" in Chile. The sedan version was not sold in the United Kingdom, and the hatchback was known as the "Rio" there. In Greece, both versions were sold as the "Rio". The first-generation Rio offered only one engine for each year in the USA: a 96 hp 1.5-litre DOHC I4 gasoline engine from 2001 through 2002, then a larger version of the same engine, a 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder rated at 105 hp (78 kW), from 2003 through 2005. All years offered a choice of a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. An alternative of a 1.3-litre (1343 cc) SOHC four-cylinder/eight-valve petrol (75 hp) was offered in some other countries, including the United Kingdom and Greece. A diesel engine was also available in other markets. The USA-version five-door featured power steering and a tachometer, optional on the sedan. The European version was marketed under several trim levels; standard equipment for all trims included power steering and driver airbag. Additional features were available for promotion in Greece, including leather seats and car alarm. Safety features included seat belts and an airbag for the driver. ABS was available as an option for entry-line cars but fitted by default for top of the range models (i.e., Rio LX, in the UK, and Rio LS, in Greece). [edit] 2003 redesign 2003–2005 Kia Rio sedan (US) Rio received a mild redesign for the 2003 model year including upgrades in engine, suspension, brakes and new exterior and interior styling. In Europe, the facelifted Rio received minor changes in external look and engine improvement from 75 hp (56 kW) to 80 hp (60 kW) at 5500 rpm, and 86 lb·ft (117 N·m) at 3000 rpm. Iranian production of the facelifted Rio by Saipa began in 2005. The cars were not equipped with ABS or airbags, and powered by the 1.5 litre engine producing 97 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and 135 N·m (100 ft·lbf) torque at 4500 rpm. [edit] Second generation (JB) Kia Rio5 SX (US) Second generation Also called Kia New Pride (South Korea) Production 2005–present Assembly Sohari Plant, Gwangmyeong, South Korea Yangcheng Plant, Jiangsu, China Body style(s) 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback Engine(s) Gasoline I4 1.4L 71.3 kW (96 hp) 1.6L Hyundai Alpha II engine 82 kW (110 hp) Diesel I4 1.5L 81 kW (109 hp) Common Rail Turbodiesel[5] Wheelbase 2500 mm (98.4 in) Length hatchback: 3990 mm (157.1 in) 2005–2009 sedan:4240 mm (166.9 in) 2009–present sedan:4250 mm (167.3 in) Width 1695 mm (66.7 in) Height 1470 mm (57.9 in) Related Hyundai Accent Kia introduced the second generation (JB) in the early 2005 model year in Europe and for model year 2006 in North America, based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent. The engine was upgraded to a 110 hp 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine now also shared with the Hyundai Accent. Other changes include a new exterior design, an increase in exterior size and interior volume, increased safety features and fuel economy. The hatchback was renamed to Rio5 in the USA and Canada. Kia offered the 2006 sedan as the Rio and Rio LX, the LX trim included power steering, air conditioning, and CD player. The Rio5 (USA) offered simply in SX trim level with leather-covered steering wheel. As in the first generation, only the five-door hatchback version was offered in some European markets (including the UK). Three engines are available; (1.6L DOHC engine 110 hp/1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp/1.5L Turbodiesel engine 109 hp). However, in the US market only the 1.6L gasoline engine is offered, in two body styles: a 4-door-sedan and a 5-door hatch. The European version can also be equipped with a 110 hp (82 kW) diesel engine. In 2007 an SX trim level was added to the Rio sedan with the same features supplied with the Rio5 SX. For 2008, Kia offered the LX trim level for the Rio5 (similar to the Rio LX sedan) and a limited production of Rio5 SX Tuner models, featuring Falken FK452 tires, Tanabe strut tower brace and Eibach lowering springs.[6] For the 2009 model year, all Rio and Rio5 trims received standard Sirius Satellite Radio (complimentary for three months) and radios with USB port & auxiliary jack, the auxiliary jack substituting for a Bluetooth mobile phone connection for devices with a earphone jack, e.g., the iPhone. The Kia Rio ranked 5th in the "20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure" list by Insure.com. According to research, the Rio is one of the least expensive vehicle to insure.[7] [edit] 2010 redesign 2010-2011 Kia Rio LX sedan (US) For the 2010 model year, the models received a facelift for sedan & hatchback models, adopting Kia's new bowtie grille. In addition, the steering wheel receives the same design as the Kia Soul and Kia Forte, featuring optional Bluetooth hands-free phone operation, and the gauges cluster receives a new red backlit design. The headlights were modified slightly, with a darker appearance and parking lights and side-marker lights sharing the turn-signal housing. Side moldings on the car became narrower and body-colored. For the UK version, the Rio looks exactly the same as the US version, except that only the hatchback variant is sold there. It has Kia's new bowtie grille (for the 2010 model) and is powered by a 1.4 litre DOHC 4 cylinder 16 valve petrol engine or a 1.5 litre DOHC 4 cylinder 16 valve diesel. They both have a 5 speed manual gearbox. [edit] Third generation (UB) The third generation of the Kia Rio is expected to be released in 2011.[8] [edit] See also Kia Design and Manufacturing Facilities List of hybrid vehicles [edit] References ^ "Hyundai Delays Hybrid Program". 2007. http://www.hybridcars.com/compacts-sedans/hyundai-accent-hybrid.html. Retrieved 2007-11-04.  ^ "Hyundai signs final deal on Czech plant". Daily Times of Pakistan. 2006-05-19. http://www.hybridcars.com/compacts-sedans/hyundai-accent-hybrid.html. Retrieved 2007-11-04.  ^ "Kia Rio - Road Test - Auto Reviews". Car and Driver. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/01q2/kia_rio-road_test. Retrieved 2010-07-03.  ^ "Kia Rio Overview". Edmunds.com. http://www.edmunds.com/kia/rio/review.html. Retrieved 2010-07-03.  ^ "Kia Rio Technical Specification". 2007. http://www.kia.co.uk/New-Cars/Range/Compact/Rio/Specification/Technical-Specification.aspx. Retrieved 2007-11-04.  ^ Luc Gagné, Luc Gagné (2008-09-05). "2008 Kia Rio5 SX Tuner Review". auto123.com. auto123.com. http://www.auto123.com/en/kia/rio5/2008/review?carid=1083000404&artid=100600&pg=1. Retrieved 2009-03-02.  ^ The Most Expensive Cars to Insure Jun. 03, 2009, U.S. News Rankings & Reviews ^ http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2010/08/31/2011-kia-rio-ub-spy-shots/ [edit] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Kia Rio Official site (US) Official site (UK) v • d • e Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, road car timeline, 1990s–present Type 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 City Visto Morning/Picanto Subcompact Pride Avella Rio Rio/Pride Venga Compact cee'd Sephia/Mentor Spectra/Shuma Spectra5/Cerato Sephia/Mentor Sephia/Mentor Spectra/Shuma Spectra/Cerato Forte/Cerato Capital Mid-size Concord Credos/Clarus Optima/Magentis Optima/Lotze/Magentis Full-size Potentia Enterprise Opirus/Amanti Cadenza/K7 Sports car Elan Compact SUV Sportage Sportage Retona SUV Sorento Sorento Mohave/Borrego Compact MPV Carens Carens Carens/Rondo Joice/Carstar Soul Minivan Carnival/Sedona Carnival/Sedona Pickup truck Bongo Frontier Bongo Frontier Bongo III Bus Granbird Granbird v • d • e Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, North American road car timeline, 1994–present Type 1990s 2000s 2010s 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Subcompact Rio Rio Compact Sephia Sephia Soul Spectra Spectra Forte Mid-size Optima Optima Optima Full-size Amanti Compact SUV Sportage Sportage Sportage Mid-size SUV Sorento Sorento Borrego Compact MPV Rondo Minivan Sedona Sedona || Skip to posts AOL MAIL Autoblog Main Reviews All Reviews First Drives Quick Spins Auto Shows All Beijing Motor Show CES Chicago Auto Show Detroit Auto Show Frankfurt Motor Show Geneva Motor Show LA Auto Show New York Auto Show Paris Motor Show SEMA Show Shanghai Motor Show Tokyo Motor Show Tokyo Auto Salon Misc. 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NHTSA proposes mandatory backup cameras by 2014 Officially Official: 2012 Audi A6 grows up, borrows a page from A8 ←→ Review: 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX a beauty queen that can't hide its roots by John Neff (RSS feed) on Feb 16th 2010 at 11:57AM 2010 Kia Forte Koup - Click above for high-res image gallery It's time to stop being surprised that Koreans can make good cars. Kia and its sister-brand Hyundai have been doing it for years now, with each successive model being better than the last. Hyundai has been selling vehicles in the U.S. for 24 years, Kia for 16, and they don't deserve bonus points anymore for exceeding expectations. Want proof? Along with Subaru, they were the only three brands to increase sales last year during the Great Recession. The bar has been raised and it's time we take off the kid gloves. With that in mind, we turn our attention to the 2010 Kia Forte Koup. A brand new model, the Koup joins the Forte sedan in displacing the Spectra, Kia's former best-selling model in the U.S. So the stakes are high for this four-door and accompanying Koup (blech, we mean coupe). We've already sampled the Forte sedan and called it "a stylish, comfortable, frisky automotive companion for surprisingly short dollars." Along with losing two doors, the Koup also gains more aggressive bodywork that suggests the potential for higher performance than the sedan. Does it fulfill that promise or come across as a parts–bin twin with two fewer doors? Let's follow the jump to find out. Gallery: Review: 2010 Kia Forte Koup Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright ©2010 Weblogs, Inc. With the Forte Koup, Kia has followed a well-worn strategy originally employed by Honda when it dropped the Civic hatchback in favor of a two-door coupe for 2006. Ford then nixed its three- and five-door hatchback versions of the Focus for 2008 and replaced them with a two-door notchback. Likewise, the Spectra five-door wasn't repeated in the Forte range, instead being replaced by the Forte Koup. We like hatchbacks, but these companies have sales data that proves Americans, on the whole, don't. For better or worse, the utility of a hatchback is fast being replaced in this segment by the style of a coupe, and fortunately for the Forte Koup, it has enough style to fill a few hatchbacks. Think of the Forte Koup's competition and aesthetic beauty probably isn't what comes to mind. Even after a few years on the market, the Honda Civic Coupe still looks a bit odd, the Ford Focus Coupe is just plain ugly, the Chevy Cobalt Coupe old and the Scion tC anonymous. The Forte Koup is easily the most attractive, and at least some of that has to do with the sedan. Both the sedan and coupe come with Kia's new corporate grille and headlights, which come off as clean and expressive. Other trademark design cues on both the four- and two-door include a complex meeting of sheetmetal above the front fenders and a character line along the side that creates a chamfered look around the windows. The Forte Koup, however, gets its own front bumper treatment that adds a dose of attitude. A pair of fog lights are deeply set in the corners of black surrounds, which in turn flank a lower air intake in gloss black trim that spills over the chin spoiler and under the car. Whereas the sedan's lower air intake tucks under the front bumper like an overbite, the Koup pushes its intake outward and avoids the orthodontia issue. The Forte Koup also gets a unique rear end with its own taillights, a dual exhaust outlet on the passenger side and new wheels – a nice set of 17-inchers with a two-tone black and silver finish fitted to our top-spec SX tester. All in, the Forte Koup is a near dead ringer for the Koup concept that impressed us at the 2008 New York Auto Show. Unfortunately, you won't find the concept's interior when you open the production Forte Koup's doors. It's standard Forte fare inside, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. This is a sub-$20k economy car, so hard plastics, textured and not, are on display everywhere with leather trim adorning the multi-function steering wheel, shifter and doors. Leather-coated heated seats are available as a $1,000 option on the SX, but whether you choose cowhide or cloth, the chairs are too flat with not enough bolstering to hold your booty in place. Back seat passengers, however, will find space surprisingly accommodating confines thanks to a roofline that extends far enough back for decent headroom. Ergonomics are solid, with a straightforward arrangement of large buttons for the stereo and big rotary knobs for the HVAC system, though the multi-function steering wheel is teeming with switchgear for the standard cruise control, hands-free calling and six-speaker stereo. Aside from a Ford Focus Coupe with SYNC, not many vehicles in this class come with as much infotainment gadgetry standard as the Forte Koup. Along with three free months of Sirius satellite radio, you get standard Bluetooth, two 12V outlets and ports for an auxiliary audio cable and USB. A separate cable that plugs into both ports at once for iPod and iPhone hookup is also available, though the Koup deserves a ding for not just including Bluetooth audio to reduce the cord clutter. All that should be corrected later this year when the also-Microsoft-sourced UVO system debuts across the Kia lineup. Like the interior, the production Forte Koup also loses out on the concept's turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder that, according to Kia, produced 290 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. That would've been nice. Instead, the Forte Koup SX gets Kia's 2.4-liter four-cylinder producing 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque. Though down in power compared to the concept, it does produce more horsepower than all of its competition save Honda's Civic Si. That power comes at a price: Fuel economy. The EPA rates the Forte Koup SX at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway – below the Civic, Focus and Cobalt coupe (only the tC's 2.4-liter inline-four is greedier). Opting for the six-speed manual transmission instead of our tester's five-speed automatic will get you 22 city/32 highway, but if you really want an mpg bump, the less powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the EX model with 25 city/34 highway is for you. Unsurprisingly, the Koup SX and its powerful four-pot suffer from the same over-sensitivity to throttle inputs as the Forte sedan. There's just no easy way to apply power, as the go pedal is more like a light switch – it's either on or off. Hopefully Kia will correct this in future models, as the illusion of quickness gets tiring after four or five stop lights. To the contrary, the brakes on our tester weren't sensitive enough, with a long-travel pedal that doesn't grab until your foot nears the floor. The SX model does, however, have larger 11.8-inch front rotors than the EX and disc brakes are standard in the back for both. Meanwhile, the rack-and-pinion power steering is heavier at low speeds than expected and lacks precision at higher speeds. All this is to say that the Forte Koup does drive like a two-door version of the sedan despite what the flashy bodywork suggests. We shouldn't fault Kia's two-door too much for this, as its competition is no better. As far as high-performance economy coupes go, the excellent 2009 Cobalt SS is gone and the two-door Civic Si remains the lone scalpel in a drawer of butter knives. Otherwise, this segment is full of cars like the Forte Koup with performance that only goes skin deep. Time to pull out the Korean's ace in the hole, then: Price. The only trouble is the Forte Koup doesn't necessarily beat the competition in this department. A Kia Forte EX carries a base price of $16,595 plus $695 in destination charges. Our top-level SX tester, though, starts at $18,695 with D&H. Leather seats add $1,000 and a $700 sunroof will get you over the $20k mark. That's right in line with the competition, so why then choose the Korean car if not for value's sake? The answer comes down to style and features. The Forte Koup would wipe the floor with its competition in a runway show, and standard features like satellite radio, Bluetooth, cruise control and disc brakes all around mean you're not paying extra for items that are optional or unavailable on other cars. That powerful four-cylinder could be a plus to some, though back-of-the-pack fuel economy may neutralize its positive sales effect. What we were hoping for from the Kia Forte Koup, what we thought the concept promised, was a budget sports car. What we got is the same sedan-turned-coupe treatment that remains this segment's calling card. And like most offerings in its class, all the Forte Koup needs to be a standout performer is someone to pick the right parts instead of settling for pieces of the sedan. To that end, there are two things going for the Forte Koup. One is Hyundai's first application of direct injection on a four-cylinder engine for the 2011 Sonata. Its Theta II 2.4-liter makes 198 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and returns 23 city/35 highway mpg in a much larger, heavier sedan. The other is a pair of Forte Koups competing in the Grand-Am Continental Sports Car Challenge this year – Kia's first foray into motorsports. Thus, pieces may be falling into place for a more capable Forte Koup in the future. Until then, it remains another competitive new model from Kia. Unfortunately, we expect more than merely competitive from them now. Gallery: Review: 2010 Kia Forte Koup Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright ©2010 Weblogs, Inc. 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Maaaaan this thing looks even better in person. I had to wait about 5 minutes just to get a turn to peek inside, too. ↓↑report70.0342465753%3artso06 12:09PM (2/16/2010)Maybe but this reminds me of what the civic should be...especially the sedan (i know thats apples and oranges) but the design language of the Forte is both good in the sedan form and coupe. The civic well not so much.... ↓↑report64.5957058017%4michigan4life 12:26PM (2/16/2010)a real life OTD price will be very similar to civic EX. and this looks much better exterior wise. not really feelin the interior though. ↓↑report74.4897959184%5roadrabbit 12:30PM (2/16/2010)Nice design inside and out, but materials are still middle of the pack. Looks nice, though. Maybe they were influenced by Civic headlights, but not by that weird Civic dash. ↓↑report58.7754309508%6zamafir 12:32PM (2/16/2010)@artso06 - yup, my thoughts exactly. ↓↑report74.1111347669%7chconline 1:44PM (2/16/2010)I think the exterior is absolutely beautiful. With the exception of the Accord Coupe, I rarely find the coupe version of the car looking better than its sedan counterpart. Don't really like the interior though (I drove the sedan last year, and I've seen economy cars with better interiors). ↓↑report49.6259934549%8Kid Red 3:00PM (2/16/2010)I love the bottom 3/4 rear shot photo. The Forte looks hot. ↓↑report67.9112554113%9LaserRed38 4:27PM (2/16/2010)@ RickSeriously dude. My first thoughts were "that last pic almost makes me want to put a Kia Forte as my wallpaper...wtf?!?" ↓↑report48.6786018755%10pdxghr 4:53PM (2/16/2010)If you PAY ATTENTION, the Koup's headlights are only slightly similar to the Civic's ↓↑report79.3355239138%11jsjs 8:22PM (2/16/2010)I just love how the ignorant/design-challenged so casually toss out the Civic headlights accusation when the two really aren't similar.The Civic's headlamps have an angled "kink" at the bottom corners ADJACENT to the grille (exactly like that on the VW Golf) while the Forte/Koup's headlamps don't "kink out" until a about quarter way from the grille.In fact, there are a no. of other models (ranging from makes such as VW, Opel, Mitsu) which have headlamps much more similar to that of the Forte/Koup than the Civic (all w/ the "kink" starting some way away from the grille).Besides, if anyone has been copying headlamp/taillight shapes, it's Honda/Acura.Civic taillights - Audi A4;CR-V D-pillar taillights - Volvo;MDX taillights - Audi; JDM Accord; BMW; and so on. ↓↑report57.4462365591%12Not THAT Matt 11:16PM (2/16/2010)Cobalt - oldCobalt Sedan - ugly as the devil's face, and old.:( ↓↑report64.0328697851%13Sal Collaziano 12:13PM (2/18/2010)The Forte Koup REALLY is a nice car.. The build quality is excellent for the price and it's fairly sporty as well. The design is good enough to be attracting quite a bit of attention for Kia.. Once the turbo version is ready, we're going to see a lot of these Koups on the road...Sal Collazianohttp://www.kiaforteforum.com/ ↓↑report66.7991169978%14sfdenny 12:45PM (2/18/2010)"...the excellent 2009 Cobalt SS is gone" Well, gone after the 2010s. Just bought a red 2009 Cobalt SS sedan, and don't find it unattractive in the least. ↓↑report75.2279635258%15MachDelta 12:06PM (2/16/2010)I can't look at this car.When it was a concept, they were dropping hints about a turbo GDI 4 pushing 290 angry little ponies out through six speeds and four wheels, all in a small, light, inexpensive car. My heart sang.Then the bean counters interfered and out comes yet another FWD econobox.I understand why they did it.I just can't bear to look at it.Reply ↓↑report61.2658686979%16BoxerFanatic 12:32PM (2/16/2010)Here's hoping for a year2 revision to re-kindle some heat.Sometimes they save that for once the buzz dies down on the base car, to re-heat it a bit. ↓↑report68.4549356223%17middaymoon21 12:46PM (2/16/2010)Why can't everyone be like BMW?By no means am I a BMW enthusiast, but come on, you gotta give the people credit for having balls.The X6? Sure it's dumb and shouldn't exist, but they made anyways. Chris Bangle's designs? Sure some of them weren't that great, but they made them anyways, and they sold.I'm so tired of a automotive industry full of compromises. Part of it may have to do with the cost and competition, but if one makes a better product, soon everyone will. ↓↑report47.5925383338%18AngeloD 12:56PM (2/16/2010)Outside of Mazda and Subaru, none of the Asian car makers are interested in the affordable performance market. I give a lot of credit to GM and Chrysler for at least having entries in that segment. ↓↑report58.7754309508%19zamafir 1:06PM (2/16/2010)@middaymoon21 Why? Well, for starters, if kia was the koup would weigh 4,000lbs and that's not a good thing. Also this is a sub 20k car, bmw doesn’t really build anything there, the only thing that comes close is the mini which tends to trade at 35k after options to the average buyer. decrying why kia isn't building heavy, pointless, expensive cars is about as moot as anything i've read here. ↓↑report74.4680851064%20Chris O 3:01PM (2/16/2010)I definitely get what you're saying, but I don't think that their decision is a bad one. After all, sister company Hyundai is targeting the $20k coupe market with the GenCoupe. The price of the Koup with a more expensive powertrain would be in direct competition. It would also be fighting for maketshare with the boatload of other 20-30k coupes. At this point, Kia needs to go for volume, and I hope this will get it for them. I would definitely be cool with getting one of these at the rental counter on a business trip. ↓↑report | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 20 Comments Featured Breaking Popular Quick Spin: 2011 Subaru Forester Quick Spin: 2011 Ford Flex Titanium Quick Spin: 2011 Dodge Avenger Autoblog Podcast #207: Fun CR-Z, Lincoln's new designer, the return of the Dodge Viper Quick Spin: Audi Quattro Concept View all Officially Official: Volkswagen Golf R headed to U.S. for 2012 Wards announces 10 best engines Spy Shots: Are you the 2012 Volkswagen NMS? 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