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Chicago 2009: Kia Forte, a "loud" compact sedan for 2010 with 36 highway mpg

To the uplifting sounds of blues music, Kia took the wraps off the new Forte (get it? It's musical and it means "strong." Someone give the naming department a cookie) at the Chicago Auto Show today. The Forte will be available in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. You can read details about the sporty SX over on Autoblog; here we'll focus on the EX and more luxurious LX versions, as they get the best mileage ratings. Both the LX and EX use a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. ... Read more →

Kia Forte specs released: 33 mpg gas 39 mpg diesel Xavier Navarro

Kia has released the specifications for the new Forte, the Korean marque's new compact sedan. While the car is slightly larger the current Spectra (wider by 65 mm and 25 mm longer), the announced ...

Chicago 2009: Kia Forte, a "loud" compact sedan for 2010 with 36 highway mpg 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Kia Forte specs released: 33 mpg gas 39 mpg diesel 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Kia has released the specifications for the new Forte, the Korean marque's new compact sedan. While the car is slightly larger the current Spectra (wider by 65 mm and 25 mm longer), the announced specs manage to reduce fuel consumption. In its home market in South Korea, the Forte will have two ...

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