Newest Kia vehicle honored by prestigious automotive web site MSN Autos in the US Kias first two door coupe noted for style substance and value.
Photo caption: Tom Kearns, Chief Designer, Kia Design Centre America (left), and Michael Sprague, Vice President of Marketing, Kia Motors America (right), reveal Kia Forte Koup at the New York International Auto Show.
New Koup to arrive at Summit Place Kia this year
Everyone here at Summit Place Kia in metro Detroit is excited about the new Forte sedan that we’ll be seeing this summer, so you can imagine our surprise when Kia unveiled a coupe version at the New York Auto Show last week. With the Koup, Kia has taken the Forte sedan and made the great looking vehicle even sportier by giving the Forte Koup a stunning new roofline, more aggressive fender flares and even sportier front and rear fascias. We’re not alone in our excitement for this latest Kia as MSN Autos named it a ‘Best in Show’ pick.
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Here is the press release from Kia:
(SEOUL) April 16, 2009 – The all-new 2010 Kia Forte Koup, unveiled just last week during the 2009 New York International Auto Show, has been chosen by the editors at MSN Autos, a reputable automotive Web site in the U.S., as a ‘Best in Show’ pick. Vehicles that made the list offered impressive style, value and overall potential to help move the automotive industry forward.
“As the New York Auto Show offers a number of concept and production introductions, we are pleased that MSN Autos recognized Forte Koup as a ‘Best in Show’ for its bold styling and immense value,” said Michael Sprague, Vice President of Marketing at Kia Motors America. “The all-new Forte Koup, combined with the recently launched Soul urban passenger vehicle and soon-to-be launched Forte sedan, really drives home our current strategy to create a full lineup of value-laden vehicles with a distinct and attractive Kia design.”
MSN Autos, the largest global network of online automotive sites providing consumers with comprehensive research, buying and ownership services, recognized the Forte Koup for its sleek styling and extensive offerings for a good value. The all-new two-door also was noted for its competitive power and fuel efficiency.
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Based on the design styling of the KOUP concept vehicle shown during last year’s show, the all-new Forte Koup’s fluid lines and balanced proportions closely mirror the powerful design cues of the concept vehicle and offer the same aggressive stance with swept-back wrap-around headlamps, aggressive air intakes and a low, sleek profile. Available in two trim levels (EX and SX), Forte Koup offers a muscular yet sophisticated design.
More powerful than the Honda Civic Coupe, Ford Focus Coupe or Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe, Forte Koup EX is driven by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine producing 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque, while the SX features an upgraded 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine delivering 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque, more than the Scion tC. Both engines deliver at least 31 miles per gallon (highway), with estimated fuel economy of 25/34 (city/highway) for the 2.0-liter when mated with either the five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic. The more powerful 2.4-liter offers an economical 22/32 mpg with the six-speed manual and 23/31 when paired with the five-speed automatic.
Editor’s notes: Standard equipment, specifications and trim levels based on U.S. model and may vary depending on country.
Stay tuned at Summit Place Kia
We’ll be passing along more information on the new Forte and Forte Koup as we receive it. In the mean time, to take a test drive in the new Kia Soul, or for more information on the rest of the entire line-up of high quality, affordable Kias, you can contact us at our Waterford store by calling 248-682-6002 to set up an appointment or by dialing 734-397-9900 for an appointment at our Canton store. You can also check us out on the web at www.summitplacekia.com. Better yet, you can visit one of our two dealerships located at 2200 Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford, just behind the Summit Place mall or in Canton at 41840 Michigan Avenue, just west of I-275, to test drive one of our great Kia cars and see why everyone at Metro Detroit’s sales leader would “Love to see ‘ya” in a Summit Place Kia!
