2011 Kia Forte Koup Review

With a style inspired by the performance, aggressive and elegant, Kia Motors America was released worldwide in 2010 vehicle production at Kia Forte Koup a press conference at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Join the family in the Kia lineup KMA, the first two-door coupe company currently represents the design of brand management in bold in the first concept version of Kia Soul urban passengers in 2006.

"Following the introduction of the Kia Soul and Kia Forte sedan, Kia Forte Koup representing the next exciting step in the transformation of the design and Kia offers a combination of sporty and emotional appeal," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. "We believe our new design development, combined with the standard Kia value and security will continue to attract customers to the Kia brand."

 

Curb Appeal

Based on the design style of Kia KOUP concept shown in 2008 NYIAS, Kia Forte Koup flowing lines and balanced proportions, designed to evoke an emotional driving experience, a true reflection of the elements of strong design and offers the concept of vehicle aggressive attitude envelope with an arrow lights, air intakes and an aggressively low, sleek profile. Available in two trim levels (SX and EX), the Kia Koup has a muscular and elegant design. Even in the rear, Kia Koup breathe Slim attitude, wrapped taillights, dual exhaust and rear diffuser.

Sportiness and comfort are standard Kia Forte Koup EX body color bumpers, mirrors, heated external power and the direction indicators integrated in the 16-inch alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires. SX trim offers even sportier profile 17-inch alloy wheels P215/45R17-sized paired with premium tires.

 

Smooth Ride and sports

With a wheelbase of 104.3 inches, overall length of 176.4 inches, an overall width of 69.5 inches and an overall height of 55.1 inches, the Kia Koup is slightly shorter in length and height Forte sedan, but still has comfortable seating for five passengers. Koup down position offers improved aerodynamics for those looking for an exciting trip.

Kia-engineer the body to obtain a high torsional stiffness to give Kia Forte Koup better handling, smoother ride and more sophisticated than its competitors, in particular, where the suspension is tuned for optimum handling was developed winding roads. Other improvements have been installed throughout helps ensure a comfortable ride in a good noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction functions.

 

Built on a chassis with front wheel drive unibody, Kia Forte Koup uses the same platform as the sedan, with an independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar suspension and a torsion beam rear with struts and coil springs. This combination helps to give the best balance between handling and comfort. An engine-speed-sensitive steering system assisted rack and pinion adds the finishing touch to precise handling to help get the most advantageous amount of assistance to various road conditions. SX pads also come with a sport suspension provides a firmer ride with reduced body roll and better handling.

Lively performance

More efficient than the Honda Civic Coupe, Coupe Ford Focus or Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe, Kia Forte Koup EX controls the 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque and features continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) and multi -port fuel injection, both of which offer better performance and fuel economy. SX is equipped with an improved 2.4-liter four-cylinder with CVVT also, that produces 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque over the Scion tC. Extending the dynamic, Kia Forte Koup engine hums a compliment to a strong dual tailpipes and finishing EX and SX.

 

As Forte sedan, there are two transmission options for both models Forte Koup 2010: a five-speed manual transmission as standard or optional electronically controlled four-speed automatic (EX models). SX has a six-speed manual transmission as standard and an optional five-speed automatic with Sport Matic ®.

Kia Forte Koup consumption without sacrificing sportiness, because both engines offer at least 31 miles per gallon (highway). The 2.0-liter engine delivers 25/34 mpg (city / highway), when coupled with either a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. It opts for a more efficient 2.4-liter engine can be advantageous to wait 22/32 mpg with the manual six-speed gearbox and 23/31, when coupled with a five-speed automatic.

 

Impressive

With a surprisingly spacious interior for a two-door coupe, Kia Forte Koup offers a comfortable 90.7 cubic feet of interior volume, larger than the Honda Civic Coupe 2009 Scion tC Coupe and Chevrolet Cobalt. Driver and passengers an impressive 38.7 inches high and 43.6 cm for the legs in the front and 35.3 inches high and 33.9 cm for the legs of the rear seats. Trips to the beach and weekend getaways will be a breeze with ample cargo space of 12.6 cubic feet, enough to accommodate luggage and staff of all passengers.

 

Kia Forte Koup continuous treatment with a range of standard interior luxury features, beginning with support, sports seats very well equipped with more aggressive strengthening of the seat cushion and seat back for comfort. Air conditioning, cruise control, driver seat height adjustable rear headrests, tilt steering column, rear defroster, center console with two cupholders, variable intermittent wipers and lights are also some of the many large facilities in each vehicle. Also standard on all models are power windows, power locks with keyless entry and cruise control with steering wheel for comfort.

 

Moving on to the court SX offers additional standard keys, such as cloth bucket seats with red stitching vibrant sport, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, metal pedals and seat, and metal finishing gauge monitoring group with trip computer ™ to further enhance its strong personality. Both EX and SX trim also offer an optional power sunroof.

A leather package is available for both EX and SX trim. When combined with the group EX adds leather trim, leather seats, leather steering wheel and shift knob and heated seats. When combined with the finish SX includes heated leather seats and also leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift normal.

Sound quality superb

 

For indoor entertainment while cruising on the highway, Kia Forte Koup comes with a standard six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system equipped with SIRIUS satellite radio capability with three months free ¹. To add riding comfort listening behind the wheel audio controls are standard on all models, as well as USB and auxiliary input jack in center console with full iPod ® control capability and MP3 through the unit Home audio. Standard Bluetooth ® connectivity allows hands-free cell phones.

Kia Motors safety standards

 

Kia Forte Koup offers a level of first class, standard safety equipment, with features such as dual front airbags advanced curtain airbags and seat-mounted side-disc brakes with four-wheel braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and a pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Industry-leading warranty

 

Like all Kia models, Forte Koup 2010 is covered by a comprehensive warranty program, which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this program are a powertrain warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles limited five-year or 60,000 mile basic limited warranty and a guarantee against the drilling of five years or 100,000 miles. A plan five-year/60 roadside assistance, 000 miles, is also part of broad coverage.