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New Kia Forte pics

Here are some pictures taken from the Kia Forte’s Korean brochure. The new compact car was launched in its home market of South Korea this week, but isn’t expected in the U.S. until the middle of next year.

Why are we excited about a new little Kia? Well, budget-friendly Kia seems to be starting to turn a corner. Its Euro-only Cee’d has been getting good reviews for style and performance. This Forte looks great inside and out compared to the Spectra it replaces, and so our hopes are high.

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Kia eats Bentley

Looks like the 2010 Kia Forte is hungry for competition.

It’s not hard to agree that the Forte is a much nicer looking car than the Spectra it will replace, but it may be setting its sights too high. Then again, it would be funny if they aired this commercial in the U.S. Then owners could get license plates like "I8ABNTLY".

Kia Forte - new details revealed

Kia today revealed new informations about the 2009 Forte. The new sedan will come to replace the current Spectra.

The 2009 Forte grew in every dimension compared to Sentra: a length of 4530 mm and 1775 mm width, meaning wider by 65 mm and 25 mm longer, but in the same time is more fuel efficient than the predeceasing model.

Forte will initially be available with a choice of two different engines - one 1.6 liter petrol and 1.6 liter turbo-diesel. The all-new 1.6L direct injection common rail diesel engine, features an electrically actuated advanced variable geometry turbocharger to ensure clean emissions and lively performance. The engine is packing 128 horsepower and achieves 16.5 km/L.

Also included in the range, will be a revised 1.6L Gamma engine, creating 124 horsepower and 159 lb/ft of torque. Mated to the automatic transmission, it will provide the fuel economy of 14.1 km/L. These numbers outperform it’s main domestic rivals (Hyundai Elantra and Samsung SM3) by up to 15 percent.

The Forte will come with a list of premium features usually reserved for higher-end Kia models. Forte will be available with smart key, Push-Start button, voice-activated navigation system, Bluetooth devices, 17-inch alloys with 215/45R17 wheels, wing mirror indicators and factory installed sunroof.

2009 Kia Forte - first official images

Kia revealed the first images of the 2009 Forte, the replacement for the aging Spectra/Cerato compact.

The 2009 Forte was designed by Peter Schreyer, who was responsible for designing the first-generation Audi TT and Volkswagen New Beetle.

It features the same grille found on the KOUP Concept and has elements from the KEE Concept.

The Forte will be powered by a brand new 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. A more powerful 2.0-liter 4-cyliner engine will be released after the launch.

Sales on the US market will begin in 2009, with a two-doors version to follow a few months later.

Kia Forte teaser image

At the beginning of June we brought you the first official sketch of the 2009 Kia Forte. Today is time for a new one! The Forte will make its official debut on 21st August.

New Kia Forte will take many of its styling cues from the KOUP concept - that debuted at New York International Auto Show- and signals the new design direction for Kia brand.

The 2009 Forte will come to replace the current Spectra.

More details will follow soon! Stay tuned!

2009 Kia Forte first official sketch

Kia today revealed the first official sketches of the 2009 Forte, the successor of the Spectra. The new model will be revealed in August.

The Forte will be one of the automaker’s first model to showcase Kia’s new family look. It has been showcased in the past by concepts such as the Kue Concept, and the Kee Concept.