2014 Kia Forte Koup is the third member of the Forte lineup

After the launch of the Kia Forte sedan and the Forte hatchback, it was time to show the world the all-new Forte Koup. According to the South Korean company the new two-door car has a design and performance inspired by European tastes, finishing the revamped Forte lineup.

The all-new Forte Koup will be available in two trim levels, EX and SX, and with two engine and transmission options. The EX is available with the four cylinder 2.0 liter GDI engine producing 173hp @6500rpm and 209Nm (154lb/ft) of torque @4700rpm mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the SX comes with the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6 liter GDI that has a power output of 201hp @6000rpm and 264Nm (195lb/ft) of torque between 1750 and 4500rpm, and can be connected to either a six-speed manual or a optional six-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

Kia's UVO eServices with Rear Camera Display is available as standard, and so is Bluetooth, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and LED head lights. But if that is not enough you have the optional navigation system with HD Radio, HID headlights, SmartKey with push-button start and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The SX version also has 18 inch alloy wheels (the EX comes with 16"), LED tail lights, dual chrome exhaust tips and different bumpers with with trim pieces that look like carbon fiber.

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Kia Forte Hatchback will be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show [Video]

While the Forte Hatchback was designed in Seoul with the supervision of Kia's global chief of design, Peter Schreyer, it clearly had in mind the European tastes even if it is based in a model that for now isn't available in Europe, the Forte Sedan.

The car looks sportier, with the big headlights that includes DRL LEDs, a smaller version of the characteristic tiger nose grille, while on the back taillights also have LEDs and a double chrome exhaust tips.

It will be available with two engines choices. The weaker one will be the 2.0liter GDI producing 173hp @ 6500rpm and 209Nm (154lb/ft) of torque, while the other is the four cylinder 1.6liter turbocharged GDI with 201hp @ 6000rpm and 264Nm (195lb/ft). You can choose between a six speed manual or automatic transmission.

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USA say hello to the new 2014 Kia Forte [Video]

 

The Kia Forte sedan is already known pretty much everywhere in the world. It is the K3 in Korea and the Cerato in Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and a few other countries, but has now arrived in the USA and in the Los Angeles Motor Show.

The new chassis under the also new body is longer (3cm or 1,2inch), wider (0,5cm or 0,2inch) and lower (0,3cm or 0,3inch) making it look more agressive, it also has a longer wheelbase (5,1cm or 2inch) making it more spacious for passengers.

The most important changes refer to ones made to the chassis, including McPherson strut front suspension and a coupled torsion beam rear axle, a new electric power steering that replaces the hydraulic system with an optional Flex Steer system that offers three settings, Comfort, Normal and Sport.

Powering the front wheels, with the help of a six speed manual or automatic gearbox, we have an 1,8liter engine producing 148hp @6,500rpm and 177Nm (131lb/ft) of torque @4,700rpm or a 2,0liter inline four cylinder GDI engine with 173hp @6,500rpm and 209Nm (154lb/ft) of torque @4,700rpm. The 2liter engine can only be choosen with the automatic transmission.

The new UVO infotainment system with eServices is standard with an optional navigation system. LED taillights are also optional.

Source: CarScoop

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