Third time's the charm. The final member of Kia's Forte trio
has been revealed here at the New York Auto Show, and this new coupe
Koup will join the sedan and five-door models when it goes on sale near the end
of this year.
The two-door Forte looks sharp, and we like the way Kia's
new design language for its compact car has translated onto this coupe model.
LED running lights are found up front, matching the LED taillmaps at the rear.
EX models will ride on 16-inch alloy wheels, while the upgraded SX model will
use 18-inch rollers.
Two powertrains will be offered in the Forte Koup: a
2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four in the EX, producing 173 horsepower
and 154 pound-feet of torque, mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic
transmission; and a turbocharged 1.6-liter four in the SX, rated at 201
horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, available with either a six-speed
manual or automatic transmission. The five-door Forte also gets this
turbocharged mill, and if its specs sound familiar, it's because this engine is
also found under the hood of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo.
Inside, Kia says there are plenty of sporty touches to the
cabin, though all that really means for buyers is a smattering of fake carbon
fiber and some leather-wrapped touchable surfaces. Still, things should be
pretty pleasant inside the Forte, and Kia promises standard features like the
company's UVO connectivity system, Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a rear
camera display.
Pricing will be announced closer to the 2014 Forte Koup's
on-sale date later this year. We'll have more images direct from New York in
short order, so stay tuned. In the meantime, take a glance below for the
official press release.
Courtesy of Autoblog
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