Kia aims to become a car as important as Toyota and Honda. With the arrival of the Soul and Forte, this seems a good start for the Korean manufacturer. Kia unveiled at the Motor Show of the New York Forte Koup 2010, the first two-door coupe from the company. The new model will reach the consecionarios at two levels of completion, the EX and SX.

Forte Koup is the production version of the Koup Concept, unveiled at the Motor Show edition of New York last year. The EX version is propelled by a DOHC four-cylinder engine of 2.0 liters, which generates an output of 156 hp and a torque of 144 lb-ft.The SX version has a four-cylinder engine in line, of 2.4 liters, which generates an output of 173 hp and a torque of 168 lb-ft. The engines are associated with a box of six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic.

The SX version is provided with additional elements such as sports seats with red stitching, leather wrapped steering wheel, as well as the shift lever. The pedals are metal and the board has a metal finish with details about the touchscreen pantallla. Is connected to auxiliary iPod and usb. On the outside, you can highlight the design of the front bumper, with a set of lights near the floor, tinted glass and rear diffuser with chrome exhaust pipes.

The new Koup comes fairly well equipped for the price offered. As mentioned above, two engines will be offered. Their fuel consumption is quite surprising, or 8.3/5.8 liters per 100km for the 2.0-liter engine 9.2/6.2 liters per 100 km for the 2.4 liter engine. The alloy wheels of 17 inches come with sports suspension. You will also be entitled to seats in leather, Sirius satellite radio and many other elements that make your Kia Forte sportier.

Kia Canada has just officially announced the start of the new 2010 Kia Forte Koup. The base price will be $ 18,495 for the 2010 version Koup. Vice President at Kia says that the Kia Forte Koup is the next step in the evolution of new language in terms of design from Kia.