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But Kia is sticking to the formula with the second generation of its Forte Koup, which it launched at the New York auto show. Kia claims the Forte Koup's styling is "European-inspired. The 2014 Forte Koup shares its front-end structure and styling with the Forte hatchback. This means that the upwardly twisting grille of the new sedan remains an aberration in the Kia lineup. The standard powerplant, and mandatory in the EX trim level, is a naturally aspirated, direct-injected 2. 0-liter four that makes 173 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at a lofty 4700 rpm. This powerplant, part of the Gamma engine family, serves up 195 lb-ft of torque from 1750 to 4500 rpm and produces 201 horsepower at 6000 rpm. A six-speed torque-converter automatic is the EX’s only option, and that gearbox can be fitted to the SX. But we know you’ll want the turbo with its standard six-speed manual. The entry-level EX wheels are 16-inch pieces wearing 205/55 rubber, and that trim also includes satellite radio, fog lights, LED daytime running lights, Bluetooth connectivity, Kia’s UVO system , a rearview camera, dual chrome exhaust pipes, and a... Source: www.caranddriver.com
