2010 - New Kia Forte Koup 2dr Cpe Auto EX
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2010 Kia Forte Koup 2dr Cpe Auto EX
The Koup is offered in two different trims, EX and SX. The EX is powered by a 156-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the SX gets a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four. Both engines get continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) to help optimize performance and fuel economy, but transmission offerings are different; EX models offer a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission, but SX trims have either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. They're both quite fuel-efficient, but the 2.0-liter is the better of the two, with ratings of 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway with either transmission.The Forte Koup rides on struts and coil springs in front and a torsion-beam setup in back, with stabilizer bars front and back. Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering works well in feeling tight and responsive in corners yet requires little effort for parking situations. On SX models, the suspension gets a firmer tuning for improved handling and an upgrade to 17-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels, but in either case the Koup rides quite well.
The Koup has details and styling cues that help it bear a strong likeness to that of the Forte sedan, but with a lower roofline and overall length that's two inches shorter, the Koup's profile is quite different than the sedan's, especially from the side. The back seat is adult-sized, though entry is a little tight; it's split 60/40, and the seatbacks can be folded forward, almost flat, to extend the cargo floor for large items.
On the SX, the interior is dressed up with a sportier look and feel, including red contrast stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, metal pedals and trim, telescopic steering, and speaker lights that flash to the beat of music as it's played.
Kia equipped the Forte Koup to appeal to young and tech-savvy shoppers, so Bluetooth connectivity is standard, as are voice-activated functions and steering-wheel controls. A USB input, auxiliary input, iPod interface and Sirius satellite radio are also included with a 6-speaker sound system. Several other premium features like heated mirrors, keyless entry and cruise control are also included with the base EX. The SX models, in addition to all the performance upgrades and appearance extras, gets fog lamps, upgraded sport seats with active headrests, and a trip computer. In addition to the expected side and side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control is standard even on the base EX, as are anti-lock brakes.
Among the top options offered on the Koup are a sunroof, and a Leather Package that brings leather upholstery, heated front seats and on the EX, an upgrade to the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter.
2010 Kia Forte Koup 2dr Cpe Auto EX
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.7EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: N/A
Transmission
Drivetrain: Front Wheel DriveTrans Order Code: N/A
Trans Type: 4
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again: N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.92
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.48
Clutch Size: N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.68
Vehicle
EPA Classification: Compact
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5Passenger Volume: 90.7
Front Head Room: 38.7
Front Leg Room: 43.6
Front Shoulder Room: 55.7
Front Hip Room: 53.3
Second Head Room: 35.3
Second Leg Room: 33.9
Second Shoulder Room: 52.5
Second Hip Room: 51.6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight: 2749
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 34Cruising Range - City: 342.50
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 28
Cruising Range - Hwy: 465.80
EPA MPG Equivalent - City: N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy: N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined: N/A
Battery Range: N/A
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/ADead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code: N/AEngine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 2.0L/122
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 156 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 144 @ 4300
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/AMaximum Alternator Capacity (amps): N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson StrutSuspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front: N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear: N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front: N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear: N/A
Tires
Front Tire Order Code: N/ARear Tire Order Code: N/A
Spare Tire Order Code: N/A
Front Tire Size: P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size: P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size: N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 6.0Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size: N/A
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: N/A
Steering
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & PinionSteering Ratio (:1), Overall: 13.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 33.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Brakes
Brake Type: PwrBrake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.0 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.3 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): N/A
Rear Drum Diam x Width: N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 13.7Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 104.3Length, Overall: 176.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 69.5
Height, Overall: 55.1
Track Width, Front: 61.4
Track Width, Rear: 61.6
Min Ground Clearance: 5.5
Liftover Height: N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume: 12.6
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