When does the Kia Forte go on sale?
The 2010 Kia Forte will go on sale in North America in late spring or early summer of 2009. “Kia Motors’ product line is rapidly evolving and the Forte compact sedan is another head turner,” said B.M. Ahn, group president and CEO, KMA and KMMG.
Is the 2011 Kia Forte a good car?
The 2011 Forte sedan earned 2011 Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, having received Good overall scores in frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests, as well as IIHS’ roof-strength and whiplash-protection tests.
What kind of engine does a Kia Forte have?
Forte LX and EX are powered by a 2.0 Liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 156 HP and 144 lb-ft of torque, that features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel injection. The SX features an upgraded 2.4 Liter inline four cylinder engine, also with CVVT, which delivers 173 HP.
What kind of engine does a 2010 Forte have?
The 2010 Forte is being offered in three different trims: EX, LX and SX. Forte LX and EX are powered by a 2.0 Liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 156 HP and 144 lb-ft of torque, that features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel injection.
Is the Kia Forte SX a good car?
If you are looking for a car that is reliable and cost effective, take a look at a 2010 Kia Forte. Even if high miles, I’d think this would be a great purchase. Here’s to getting to 200k and having the same review! I bought my Kia Forte SX Sedan with manual transmission brand new back in August 0f 2010.
When did I Buy my 2010 Kia Forte?
I bought this car new in April, 2010. I have since driven it 136,000 miles. Besides the normal maintenance & wear and tear, I have not had a serious issue with this car. Not once! It has been extremely reliable. Driven from PA to NC on multiple occasions, and daily gets over 50 miles to and from work.
What kind of horsepower does a Kia Forte have?
The 2010 Kia Forte LX and EX get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder good for 156 hp and 144 pound-feet of torque.
What kind of gear selector does Kia Forte have?
The four-speed automatic’s gated gear selector includes a clutchless-manual mode, which gives you the option of controlling gear changes yourself. It was useful for keeping the engine out of 4th and instead cruising along in 3rd to improve engine response, even if it hurt gas mileage.