![]() ![]() With the Fuel Economy Package, the Forte EX has a 27 mpg ‑US (8.7 L/100 km 32 mpg ‑imp) fuel consumption in city driving and 36 mpg ‑US (6.5 L/100 km 43 mpg ‑imp) in highway according to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For 2011, the EX and SX sedans are automatic-only, while the base sedan and all models of the Koup and Forte5 continue to offer the choice of manual or automatic.Īn optional Fuel Economy Package adds low resistance silica tires, a more efficient alternator, a five-speed automatic transmission, and aerodynamic enhancements to increase fuel efficiency. Later production models have soft-touch panels on the armrest and door, as well as on the dashboard. The SX also adds alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever, a tilting and telescoping steering column, sport-cloth seats, and a metallic finish to the interior. The SX has the 2.4-liter engine with a six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission for the 2010 model year and a six-speed from the 2011 model year. The second-tier EX adds air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, a six-speaker radio, a key fob with keyless entry, and turn signal indicators on the side mirrors. Bluetooth handsfree technology is also standard. An iPod-compatible USB input jack and an auxiliary port for an external music device and steering wheel mounted audio controls are also integrated with the sound system. The standard stereo includes four speakers, AM/FM radio, CD/MP3 player, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. It comes standard with electronic stability control (ESC), and seat- and side-mounted airbags. For the 2011 model year, the Forte is standard with a six-speed manual (replacing the 5 speed unit) and is available with an optional six-speed automatic, with the four- and five-speed automatics being discontinued. In the United States, the 2010 LX and EX included a 2.0-liter CVVT engine and a standard five-speed manual transmission, with an optional four-speed automatic or a five-speed automatic with the Fuel Economy Package. The 2010 Forte received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It is called the "Kia Shuma" in China, and "Kia Koup" in Chile.ĥ-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (6-speed automatic + paddle-shift as of 2011 model)ĥ and 6- speed manual, 4-, 5-, and 6-speed automatic ![]() The production Forte Koup is badged as the "Kia Cerato Koup" in Australia, Costa Rica, Russia and South Africa. The concept sported a twin scroll turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter Theta II inline-four engine. The two-door coupe "Forte Koup" was originally unveiled as a concept car in the form of the "Kia Koup" on 20 March 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The Forte five-door hatchback debuted at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The US model was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. The Korean model went on sale on 22 August 2008. The Forte two-door ("Koup") was previewed as the "Kia Koup" Concept, and was also designed in Kia's California design studio. The Forte sedan was designed in Kia's California design studio by Tom Kearns and his team. Three body styles, which are compact 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback, and a new 2-door coupe body style was introduced. At the same time, the design of the rear suspension was simplified, which instead of independent multilink thrust became semi-dependent double-lever, with an elastic beam, which made it more reliable and easy to repair and maintain. However, ground clearance was reduced by a centimeter, thereby reducing the height by a centimeter. The car received a wider (4 cm) and longer (3 cm) body, a longer (4 cm) wheelbase and a wider (7 cm) gauge. Succeeding the first generation Cerato or second generation Spectra, several elements of the interior and suspension were changed. Kia has stated that the Forte was specifically designed to target younger buyers attracted to sharper auto designs. ![]() It shares the same platform as the Hyundai Avante/Elantra (HD), though employing a torsion-beam rear suspension in place of the Elantra's multilink design. In North America, the Forte replaced the Kia Spectra, while the Forte retained the Cerato name in numerous markets. The first generation Forte was introduced in 2008. ![]()
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