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Kia Motors America Unveils U.S. Motorsports Program

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Forte Koup Will Enter GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge Series Street Tuner (ST) Class -- Kia Motors and Kinetic Group Team Up to Build and Campaign Race Cars for the Automaker's First-Ever Auto Racing Efforts on U.S. Soil -- Decorated Driv...
Tue, Nov 3 | from WM Experts

2010 Kia Forte SX Review - No Complaints, Only Compliments - VIDEO ENHANCED

If you think "affordable compact sedan" translates to "boring transportation appliance" or "austerity on wheels", not necessarily so. Especially if the car in question is a 2010 Kia Forte SX like the one with which I've spent the past week.
Thu, Oct 29 | from Autochannel

2010 Kia Forte: Big performance, small price

Kia should change the advertising for its new Forte sedan. In its TV spots, the South Korean maufacturer describes the Forte as the first small car to include such standard high-tech features as an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Hands-Free Connectivity a...
Fri, Oct 16 | from Portland Tribune

AUTO REVIEW: Kia Forte packs a punch, uniting compact-car fuel efficiency with luxury-car extras

It's amazing to contemplate, but the new 2010 Kia Forte comes with a surprising amount of standard equipment for a compact sedan starting at $13,695.
Tue, Sep 8 | from grandforksherald.com

Review: Kia Forte offers comfortable ride, good price

With a 3 percent share of the U.S. new car market, Kia is little more than a thorn in the side of the industry's big guns. But that thorn is getting bigger; it's looking like Kia might gain a full point of share this year. One reason for that is two new models - the Soul wagon and this week's subject, th...
Thu, Aug 20 | from Newsday

2010 Kia Forte

2010 KIA FORTE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "Bottom line, this is one slick-looking compact" Edmunds: "Undoubtedly one of the best-looking small sedans on the market" Automobile Magazine: "Cabin is nicely appointed" The all-new Kia 2010 Forte signals that Kia is ready to compet...
Thu, Aug 20 | from TheCarConnection.com

New York 2009: The New Two-Door Kia Koup

Kia will be giving prospective buyers a choice between a 2.0-liter DOHC engine capable of 156 brake horsepower and a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that has an output of 173 brake horsepower. The Koup comes with the front-wheel drive platform seen in the Kia Forte compact car.
Sun, Apr 12 | from CarFront

2010 Kia Forte Koup: Up Close

The show car’s cabin was closed off, but apart from sportier front seats it doesn't appear to be much different from the Forte sedan. That means overall quality should be good but not quite class-leading. I chatted with product manager Fred Aikens, and value looks to be solid, too: Even the b...
Fri, Apr 10 | from Cars.com

2009 New York: 2010 Kia Forte Koup

Fuel economy with either transmission is an impressive 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. The sportier SX is powered by a larger, 2.4-liter four, with 173 hp and 168 lb-ft. The SX also adds a gear to each transmission offering (6-speed manual or five-speed automatic). Fuel economy falls back slight...
Thu, Apr 9 | from Automobile Magazine

2010 Kia Forte Koup at 2009 New York Auto Show

Competes with: Honda Civic coupe, Ford Focus coupe, Chevy Cobalt coupe Looks like: Kia is going to be a real player in the compact segment Drivetrain: 156-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder with CVT, or 173-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or five-speed...
Thu, Apr 9 | from Cars.com

New York: Kia goes 2-door, debuts Forte Koup

Powertrains are identical to the sedan; the base EX model gets Kia's 2.0-liter inline-4 producing 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft torque while the SX features a 2.4-liter four-banger with 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque. Transmission options are a standard 5-speed manual or 4-speed aut...
Wed, Apr 8 | from Autoblog

Hyundai BLUE-WILL Concept: The Korean Prius Fighter [Seoul Auto Show]

The BLUE-WILL concept is powered by an all-aluminium Gasoline Direct Injected 1.6-litre engine which is coupled to a Continuously Variable Transmission and a 100kw electric motor which is at the heart of Hyundai's parallel hybrid drive architecture. Source: Hyundai]
Wed, Mar 25 | from Jalopnik

Opinion: Good News at the Chicago Auto Show

edit] Car Buying Review with Jeff Bressler Make=Kia|Model=Forte|counter=1/quotebox [edit] 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia ForteVisit the Kia Research CenterThe Kia Forte will replace the aging Spectra. [edit] Good News at the Chicago Auto Show BY JEFF BRESSLER I just returned from a trip to t...
Tue, Feb 17 | from Autotropolis most recent posts

Kia Forte Takes on the Competition

Kia's new entry in the compact-car segment is the Forte, and it will replace the Spectra when it goes on sale this summer. It faces strong competition from the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla, long-standing models that have...
Mon, Feb 16 | from KickingTires

2009 Chicago Auto Show: Day One [Chicago Auto Show]

8) 2010 Acura TSX The 2010 Acura TSX receives the 280 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 from its big brother. Kia takes aim at the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla with its new 2010 Kia Forte, hot on the heels of the C'eed and Soul. We'll be back tomorrow with more so make sure to follow the Chicago Auto Show tag...
Wed, Feb 11 | from Jalopnik

The 2010 Kia Forte

The Kia Forte can be purchased in three possible trims: the standard LX, along with the souped-up EX and SX variants that feature power door locks, power windows, map lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, cup holders, and floor mats.
Wed, Feb 11 | from CarFront