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arkive43 · 11-03-2009, 08:04 PM

yea ek9boi i was thinkin the same thing.

wheelfitment is spot on for grip. and style

VashThaStampede · 11-03-2009, 08:12 PM

I can't take anything with a KIA badge on it seriously

Enstein · 11-03-2009, 09:09 PM

I think I can grow into it.

heyitsryan · 11-04-2009, 08:58 AM

Damn, looks good!

**VH_Supra26** · 12-15-2009, 11:22 AM

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2010 Kia Forte Koup – Click above for high-res image gallery

As General Motors' Saturn brand ushers its owners toward orphan-make status, at least one company is swooping in to pick at the bones of its carcass. Kia has been doing well lately, unlike nearly everyone else, its sales actually grew this year. The brand has been adding dealers by picking up ex-Saturn stores and looks to continue building market share in the East, as well as in selected large cities on the West Coast. Kia's VP of sales, Tom Loveless tells Automotive News there has been no concerted plan to go after Saturn dealers, they just happen to be in the markets Kia wants to expand into, and that some ex-Hummer and Chrysler dealers have joined, as well.

More interesting than tales of dealer signage changes is what may be coming product-wise. The Soul and Forte have been getting attention, and more new stuff is on the way as the 2011 Sorento drops in January. The Optima and Sportage both get the re-do treatment for 2011, and a hybrid lands in 2012. To counter the geek-chic of battery power, word is the sharp-looking Forte Koup might get an iron lung hung off its engine, making it the brand's first turbocharged car. Loveless seems open to the idea, calling it "a natural extension, if it makes financial sense." Word.

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DC · 12-15-2009, 11:25 AM

When I hear of Kia using turbochargers, I think of eBay turbos.

heyitsryan · 12-15-2009, 11:28 AM

Same here. I saw that same car, the same color and model, parked in front of a mcdonalds yesterday... what a HUGE rid off of the Si.
The front fascia is almost perfectly identical, it's crazy how intimately they emulated Honda.

**VH_Supra26** · 12-15-2009, 11:38 AM

I like the Forte Koup better than the Civic.

ooannluvzuoo · 12-15-2009, 11:54 AM

^+1

but a turbo forte koup would be cool

PaPo · 12-15-2009, 04:25 PM

these cars dont look that bad. sucks they just have them in fwd

HondaBoy84 · 12-15-2009, 04:29 PM

whats sucks is that theyre made by kia, the only thing good about a kia is the warranty.

they do look better than the civic in the front though. i wonder what engine is in those things.

**VH_Supra26** · 12-15-2009, 04:33 PM

^
True, another thing I look at is resale. Its a fact that Kias/Hyundais have horrible resale. I won't buy a Forte Koup or a Genesis Coupe new, but I would consider one used.

dantheman · 12-15-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by VH_Supra26

I like the Forte Koup better than the Civic.

same here.

i saw one in traffic the other day and thought "DAMN thats a nice looking coupe"

**VH_Supra26** · 12-15-2009, 06:01 PM

The coupe does look nice, but the sedan just doesn't do it for me.

VQuick · 12-16-2009, 06:11 AM

If the Koup gets a fwd version of the Genesis Coupe's 210hp 4cyl and a chassis setup to match, it could turn into a serious challenger to the Civic Si. Maybe even the GTI, at least in terms of performance.

Or Kia could decide to just take the DI turbo 4cyl from the upcoming Sonata, since it will already be in a fwd configuration. That ought to have even more power.

CZero · 12-16-2009, 08:22 AM

Yeah, the worst part of these cars is the resale value, but it does mean you can get a good deal when buying used. Turbo would be interesting.

eN_2_Oh · 12-16-2009, 01:37 PM

turbo kia? sounds like a plan. the forte is the better looking in their lineup

CZero · 12-16-2009, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by eN_2_Oh

the forte is the better looking in their lineup

Replica · 12-16-2009, 02:06 PM

I like it.

pinoyboy88 · 12-16-2009, 03:21 PM

id take one over a civic

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11-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#121
arkive43 the curse of curves Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nawf sizzle Posts: 13,859 Car: s-13- 240Z	yea ek9boi i was thinkin the same thing. wheelfitment is spot on for grip. and style

11-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#122
VashThaStampede SubAquaBeer.TroyStyle! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ScandinavianFlickingU Off Posts: 15,078 Car: B5 A4 1.8TQ	I can't take anything with a KIA badge on it seriously

11-03-2009, 09:09 PM	#123
Enstein n00b Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shade Tree HeadQuarter's Posts: 168 Car:	I think I can grow into it.

11-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#124
heyitsryan Zoom Zoom Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: along the apex Posts: 17,556 Car: Evolution Orange LS	Damn, looks good!

12-15-2009, 11:25 AM	#126
DC Freeze, turkeys!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SSA Land Posts: 18,692 Car: 06 RSX-S Turbo; 08 TL	When I hear of Kia using turbochargers, I think of eBay turbos.

12-15-2009, 11:28 AM	#127
heyitsryan Zoom Zoom Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: along the apex Posts: 17,556 Car: Evolution Orange LS	Same here. I saw that same car, the same color and model, parked in front of a mcdonalds yesterday... what a HUGE rid off of the Si. The front fascia is almost perfectly identical, it's crazy how intimately they emulated Honda.

12-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#128
VH_Supra26 I <3 Jesus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NE Posts: 21,153 Car: MK4 Supra & FD RX7	I like the Forte Koup better than the Civic.

12-15-2009, 11:54 AM	#129
ooannluvzuoo lalala Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Humble/but SE mostly Posts: 1,794 Car: Toyota Solara	^+1 but a turbo forte koup would be cool

12-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#130
PaPo Umm? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The View Posts: 3,468 Car: DC4	these cars dont look that bad. sucks they just have them in fwd

12-15-2009, 04:29 PM	#131
HondaBoy84 In need of an engine... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Spring Posts: 2,386 Car: 91 Chevy C1500	whats sucks is that theyre made by kia, the only thing good about a kia is the warranty. they do look better than the civic in the front though. i wonder what engine is in those things.

12-15-2009, 04:33 PM	#132
VH_Supra26 I <3 Jesus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NE Posts: 21,153 Car: MK4 Supra & FD RX7	^ True, another thing I look at is resale. Its a fact that Kias/Hyundais have horrible resale. I won't buy a Forte Koup or a Genesis Coupe new, but I would consider one used.

12-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#134
VH_Supra26 I <3 Jesus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NE Posts: 21,153 Car: MK4 Supra & FD RX7	The coupe does look nice, but the sedan just doesn't do it for me.

12-16-2009, 06:11 AM	#135
VQuick Car Story Author Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Katy Posts: 2,416 Car: Maxima	If the Koup gets a fwd version of the Genesis Coupe's 210hp 4cyl and a chassis setup to match, it could turn into a serious challenger to the Civic Si. Maybe even the GTI, at least in terms of performance. Or Kia could decide to just take the DI turbo 4cyl from the upcoming Sonata, since it will already be in a fwd configuration. That ought to have even more power.

12-16-2009, 08:22 AM	#136
CZero Allergic to Garlic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 3,018 Car: 1986 951 \| 2006 GTI	Yeah, the worst part of these cars is the resale value, but it does mean you can get a good deal when buying used. Turbo would be interesting.

12-16-2009, 01:37 PM	#137
eN_2_Oh -Rasta- Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Niburu Posts: 20,591 Car: 200+ mph club	turbo kia? sounds like a plan. the forte is the better looking in their lineup

12-16-2009, 02:06 PM	#139
Replica Art Vandelay Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 35,848 Car: Some Fords	I like it.

12-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#140
pinoyboy88 really bro? really? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sugar land Posts: 658 Car: 98 lude, 08 ms3	id take one over a civic