2011 Kia Forte Koup – Confident Highway Cruiser

2011 Kia Forte Koup is a great combination of bold styling, impressive overall quality, solid performance, 156-horsepower engine and solid build quality. It has been redesigned for 2011 model year with new four-door hatchback body style and six-speed automatic transmission. There are some improvements in this model such as better fuel efficiency and performance and it represents a legitimate choice for compact Koup, sedan or hatchback alongside mainstays such as Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Scion TC and Mazda 3. The Forte Koup is available in three different body styles such as two-door Koup, four-door sedan and four-door hatchback. The Koup and Hatchback is available SX and EX trim levels, while Sedan in SX, LX and EX trim levels.

Standard equipments found in LX model of 2011 Kia Forte Koup are 15 inch steel wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, six-way-adjustable driver seat, 40-60 split-folding rear seat, tilt steering column and CD/MP3 four-speaker audio system with satellite radio and USB/auxiliary audio jacks. The EX trim level adds keyless ignition, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control and six-speaker audio system, while the EX Koup consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, sportier exhaust note, firmer suspension tuning and sport front seats. The SX model comes with more powerful 2.4-liter engine, metallic interior trim, sport-tuned suspension, unique cloth upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, trip computer, wider tires, enhanced gauge cluster, foglights, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel and telescoping and tilt steering wheel. The SX Koup gets unique illuminated red speaker, 17-inch alloys and sportier version of SX sedan’s suspension.

There are some optional features in 2011 Kia Forte Koup which include air-conditioning, chrome exterior door handles, split-folding rear seat, automatic climate control, sunroof, navigation system, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition, leather upholstery with heated front seats, heated leather seats, electric power steering, aerodynamic enhancements and low-rolling-resistance tires. Powering the EX and LX trim levels is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine with maximum output of 144 pound feet of torque and 156 horsepower. The SX model is motivated by 2.4 liter engine which is good for churning out 168 pound feet of torque and 173 horsepower. Both engines are teamed up with six-speed manual transmission. The estimate fuel economy for EX and LX trims is 34 mpg highway, 25 mpg city and 29 mpg in combined driving.

The standard safety equipments on 2011 Kia Forte Koup are antilock disc brakes with brake assist feature, active front head restraints, stability control, side curtain airbags and front side airbags. It comes with one of the well-appointed cabin slathered with generally intuitive climate and audio controls, high quality materials, telescoping steering column and standard Bluetooth connectivity. Overall it provides comfortable ride quality and is a confident highway cruiser.