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| Kia Forte | |
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| Kia | |
| aka | Kia Cerato Kia Spectra LPI Hybrid Forte Koup |
| Production | 2009 - present |
| Class | Compact car/Small Family Car |
| Body Style | 4-door, 5-seat Sedan 2-door, 4-seat Coupe |
| Length | 4530 mm |
| Width | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Weight | 1326 for the 1.6 automatic gearbox |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual gearbox 4 speed automatic |
| Engine | 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines |
| Power | 124 hp @ 6300 rpm 15.9 kg.m of torque @ 4200 rpm/156hp @6200 RPM, 144lb.-ft. @4300 RPM/ 173hp @6000 RPM, 168 lb.-ft. @4000 RPM |
| Similar | Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Mitsubishi Lancer Hyundai Elantra Ford Focus Volkeswagen Jetta Renault Megan |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer, Kia Chief Design Officer |
The Kia Forte, known as the K3 in South Korea, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia since mid-2008, replacing the Kia Cerato/Spectra. It is available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants. It is not available in Europe, where the similar sized Kia ce'ed is offered (except for Russia and Ukraine, where the Ceed and the Forte are both available).
In some markets, such as Costa Rica, Australia and Brazil, the Forte is marketed as Kia Cerato , replacing its predecessor of the same name. In Colombia and Singapore, the name Cerato Forte was used for the second generation, while Naza Automotive Manufacturing of Malaysia has assembled the vehicle since 2009, selling it there under the name Naza Forte .
Recent Changes[]
- In Australia, Kia introduced a special edition Cerato
- A year after the unveiling of the Forte Koup, New York once again played host to the debut of another Forte variant; this time a 5-door hatchback. [1]
- The 2009 New York Auto Show played host to the unveiling of the Forte Koup, a 2 door coupe of the Forte sedan. [2]
Styles and Major Options[]
Coupe (Koup)[]
The two-door coupe "Forte Koup" was originally unveiled as a concept car in the form of the "Kia Koup" on March 20, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The concept sported a twin screw turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter Theta II inline-four engine. The production Forte Koup is badged as the "Kia Cerato Koup" in Australasia, is called the "Kia Shuma" in China, and "Kia Koup" in Chile.
Sedan[]
The Forte sedan was designed in Kia's California design studio by Tom Kearns and his team. The Forte two-door ("Koup") was previewed as the "Kia Koup" Concept, and was also designed in Kia's California design studio. The Korean model went on sale on August 22, 2008. The US model was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
Hatchback[]
The new Forte hatchback five-door debuted at the 2010 New York International Auto Show 2010.
For trim levels for the Kia Cerato, go to Trim levels for the Kia Cerato.
Pricing[]
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Gas Mileage[]
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Engine and Transmission[]
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Performance[]
From Road & Track Road Test Update of Forte Koup SX
- 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
- 0-100 mph: 18.9 sec
- 1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph
- Top speed: 130 mph (electronically limited)
- Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.
- Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.
- Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g
- Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph
- From Car and Driver Short Take Road Test: Forte Koup SX
- Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec
- Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec
- Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec
- Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
- Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph
- Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph
- Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft
- Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g
Reliability[]
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Safety[]
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Photos[]
Forte Sedan
Forte Hatchback
Forte Koup
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Colors[]
Clear White, Bright Silver metallic, Bronze metallic, Titanium metallic, Copperhead metallic, Spicy Red metallic, Corsa Blue metallic, Dark Cherry metallic, Ebony Black, Racing Red
Main Competitors[]
Hybrid Models[]
In South Korea, the Kia Forte is available as a hybrid model dubbed the Forte LPI Hybrid. The green car utilizes a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and mated to a 20 hp electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission which runs on lithium polymer battery developed by LG Chem and regenerative braking.
Unique Attributes[]
In Australia where the Forte is sold as a Cerato, it produces the most power at 115 kW, has features such as 6 airbags, USB with iPod compatibility, 6 speakers and a warranty of 5 years with unlimited kilometres. It also has a 4 and a half star Green vehicle guide score than all of its competition.
Interior[]
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Generations[]
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Current Generation: (2010–present)[]
Worldwide[]
Fortes sold in Europe and Australia are called a Cerato for their market.
The base model Cerato S for the Australian Domestic Market is $18,990 AUD. The Si costs $19,990 AUD and the top-of-the-range SLi costs $24,390 AUD. Automatics are $2,000 AUD extra and are all driveaway prices.
Design quirks and oddities[]
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Awards[]
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See Also[]
External Links[]
- 2009 Kia Forte Sedan Official Images
- Stunning Kia Forte revealed!
- 2009 Kia Forte Sheet Metal Meets Web, Web Likey
- Tons of Kia Forte pics hit the web
- 2009 Kia Forte: The Car Of The Futurist?
- New Kia Forte: 28 High-Res Photos and Official Brochure
- Video: Kia Forte’s Design Explained by Peter Schreyer
- Kia introduces production Forte LPI Hybrid in South Korea
- New York: Kia goes 2-door, debuts Forte Koup
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup makes Global Debut in NY: 60-High Res Photos
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup World Premiere in New York - Production Ready
- Canadian Kia customers get new dealer-installed Forte Koup "R" performance package
- New York 2010: Kia adds five-door hatch to Forte lineup
- Kia Debuts Forte Five-Door Hatchback in New York
- http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q4/2010_kia_forte_koup_sx_-short_take_road_test
- http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/updates/2010-kia-forte-koup-sx