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2010 Kia Forte Koup Launched in the US

Kia Motors America today announced the 2010 Forte Koup will arrive in dealerships across the country later this summer following its public appearance at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The two-door coupe is offered in a choice of two trim levels, EX and SX, both of them featuring an impressive array of standard equipment, in both the exterior and the interior.

For example, in terms of exterior features, the EX comes with body-color bumpers, power heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and 16-inch alloy wheels outfitted with P205/55R16 tires and five-spoke alloy wheels. The SX adds 17-inch alloy wheels paired with P215/45R17-sized premium tires and 10-spoke alloy wheels. There are several exterior colors available, including Titanium, Spicy Red, Corsa Blue, Copperhead and Racing Red.

The Koup is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that generates 156 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. The SX trim also includes a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder powerplant with a higher final output: 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft of torque.

Four transmission options are available, as it follows: a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (EX models), while the SX model features a standard six-speed manual transmission and an optional five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Sportmatic.

“As the dramatic two-door sibling of our flagship model, and the first coupe in company history, Forte Koup is further evidence of Kia’s style transformation and our continued commitment to offering consumers sophisticated, good looking, and fun-to-drive vehicles,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing, KMA.

“The addition of the performance-inspired Koup to our lineup gives Kia Motors the ability to offer our design, value and safety story to an entirely new consumer base of automotive enthusiasts.”
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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