2014 Kia Forte Koup revealed at the New York Auto Show

 
By Steven Ewing, Autoblog
 
Third time’s the charm. The final member of Kia’s Forte trio has been revealed here at the New York Auto Show, and this new coupe Kia Forte Koup will join the sedan and five-door models when it goes on sale near the end of this year.
 
The two-door Forte looks sharp, and we like Kia’s new design language as applied to this compact car. LED running lights are found up front, matching the LED taillmaps at the rear. EX models will ride on 16-inch alloy wheels, while the upgraded SX model will use 18-inch rollers.
 
Two powertrains will be offered in the Forte Koup: a 2.0 litre naturally aspirated inline-four in the EX, producing 173 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque, mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission; and a turbocharged 1.6 litre four in the SX, rated at 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The five-door Forte also gets this turbocharged mill, and if its specs sound familiar, it’s because this engine is also found under the hood of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo.
 
Inside, Kia says there are plenty of sporty touches to the cabin, though all that really means for buyers is a smattering of fake carbon fibre and some leather-wrapped touchable surfaces. Still, things should be pretty pleasant inside the Forte, and Kia promises standard features like the company’s UVO connectivity system, Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a rear camera display.
 
Pricing will be announced closer to the 2014 Forte Koup’s on-sale date later this year. We’ll have more images direct from New York in short order, so stay tuned. In the meantime, take a glance below for the official press release.
 
Source: Autoblog