2010 Kia Forte Koup Preview
HardwareA choice between two engines is available to buyers of the 2010 KiaForte Koup. The EX model is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder enginemaking 156 horsepower and 144 lb.-ft. of torque. It can be matched witha 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic driving the Koup'sfront wheels. It's rated to get 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on thehighway regardless of transmission choice.
The Forte Koup SX is infused with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder enginegenerating 173 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque. It's connected toa 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sportmaticmanual shift mode. The Koup SX is expected to return 22 mpg city and 32mpg highway with the manual transmission and 23 mpg city/31 mpg highwaywith the automatic.
Safety
Kia provides six standard air bags for the 2010 Forte Koup: dual front,dual front side-impact, and dual side curtain air bags. It's also got4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, a traction control system, and stabilitycontrol. Like all 2010 model-year vehicles, it also includes atire-pressure-monitoring system. The Forte Koup is also covered byKia's standard 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance program.
Technology
Clearly, the 2010 Kia Forte Koup is not a technically advancedautomobile. However, it does make standard many things its target buyervalues. For example, every Koup includes a USB port and auxiliaryjacks, as well as full control of iPods and other portable musicdevices through the audio system. A free 3-month trial subscription toSirius satellite radio is also standard equipment, and all Koups haveBluetooth wireless connectivity for safer, hands-free communication.
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