The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors. In 2009, it replaced the Spectra in North America. In its first year, the Forte was Kia's top-selling car, with the company selling more than 300,000 units in the first year of launching.
First generation
The Forte shares the same platform as the Kia cee'd.[citation needed]
Kia KOUP
The Kia KOUP was a concept vehicle for the Kia Forte. It included panoramic-view glass roof, carbon fiber chin spoiler, lamp lenses, cowl panel, side-view mirrors, rear bumper insert and rear diffuser; Brembo brakes, Supervision instrument panel, eight speakers, Bluetooth-enabled navigation system with Map On Demand (MOD), 2.0-liter Theta II twin scroll turbocharged direct injection engine rated 290hp, Continuous Damping Control, six standard airbags, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 245/40ZR19 tires, adaptive front lighting and cruise control.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 New York International Auto Show.[1][2]
Forte sedan
The Forte sedan was designed by Kia chief design officer Peter Schreyer, former lead designer for Audi.[3][4] It is based on the Kia KOUP Concept, a two-door coupe, and was designed in Kia's California design studio.[5][6]
US model was unveiled in 2009 Chicago Auto Show.[7][8]
Korean model went on sale in 2008-08-22.[9]
Kia Forte Koup
Main article: Kia Forte Koup
The 2010 model year vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 New York Motor Show. The production vehicle includes choice of 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine or 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine.[10
