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Kia Forte Koup named one of the Best of the 2009 Orange County Auto Show by NADAguides. All new 2010 Kia two door praised by respected online automotive resource.

The wait is over at Summit Place Kia

At Summit Place Kia in metro Detroit, we are pleased to report that the new 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been named one of the “Best of The 2009 Orange County Auto Show” by NADAguides.com. At the same time, we are also excited to let all of our customers know that we now have Kia’s newest vehicle - the new 2010 Forte Koup - in stock and available for test driving as well as for sale.

Here is the latest news on the Kia Forte Koup from Kia Motors:

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20 – The 2010 Forte Koup, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) first-ever two-door coupe, has been named one of the “Best of the 2009 Orange County Auto Show” by NADAguides.com.  One of only five vehicles at the show to be honored, this credit comes on the heels of its sibling, the 2010 Forte sedan, being named “Car of the Month” for August by
the same online automotive resource.  The most recent addition to the Kia Motors lineup under the brand’s aggressive design-led product rollout, Forte Koup was acclaimed for its bold styling, class-leading power and exceptional
standard technology features.

“This honor by NADAguides.com is just another example of how Kia is moving in the right direction by offering consumers a number of appealing qualities in all Kia vehicles, including comfort, styling, technology and safety,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of KMA.  “Forte Koup is yet another huge statement for the brand both in style and in value, and presents us with the exciting ability to reach an entirely new market of automotive enthusiasts.”

NADAguides.com selected the top five vehicles of the Orange County Auto Show based on a concept or production vehicle’s style and features as well as its ability to make an immediate impact on the automotive industry and predict the needs of consumers.

“The Kia Forte Koup follows in the footsteps of the slightly larger four-door sedan with an unprecedented 2.4-liter engine that produces 173 horsepower.  Kia is becoming the next big global automotive giant,” said Michael Caudill, automotive expert for NADAguides.com.

Available in two trims, EX and SX, Forte Koup offers consumers an aggressively styled performance-inspired two-door coupe with an abundance of amenities as well as impressive power.  All Forte Koup models feature Bluetooth® connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls that enable voice-activated hands-free operation for compatible cell phones and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio and three months of complimentary service(1). For added listening convenience, steering wheel-mounted audio controls also come standard on all models, as well as USB and auxiliary input jacks in the center console with full iPod® and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit or steering wheel-mounted controls.

For those looking for extra punch under the hood, Forte Koup is truly a driver’s car with options of either a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine (EX models), producing 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque(2) that features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel injection, or an upgraded 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine (SX
models), also with CVVT, which delivers 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque(3), more than the Scion tC.

You have to drive it to believe it!

To see for yourself why we’re so excited about the new 2010 Kia Forte Koup, you need to take one for a test drive. To schedule an appointment, or for more information on the entire line-up of high quality, affordable Kias, you can contact us at our Waterford store by calling 248-682-6002 or by dialing 734-397-9900 for our Canton store. You can also check us out on the web at www.summitplacekia.com. You can also visit us at either of our two locations: 2200 Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford, just behind the Summit Place mall or in Canton at 41840 Michigan Avenue, just west of I-275. Once you’re there, you’ll see why everyone at metro Detroit’s sales leader and Proud Automotive Sponsor of Michigan Athletics would “Love to see ‘ya” in a Summit Place Kia!

(1) Customers must renew SIRIUS subscription after trial period if they wish to retain service

(2) 2.0-liter SULEV-rated engine offers 154 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque

(3) 2.4-liter SULEV-rated engine offers 165 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque

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