Kia Forte Shows Off Its Schnoz: 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

by Derek Kreindler

Published: November 29th, 2012

kia forte shows off its schnoz 2012 los angeles auto show

Yesterday we showed off the profile of the 2014 Kia Forte. Now here’s the mug.

Unlike its twin the Hyundai Elantra, the Forte will come with either a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine with 148 hp and 131 lb-ft of torque or a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder with 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque. The base engine gets a choice of 6-speed transmissions, while the 2.0 is strictly a slushbox. Also borrowed from the Elantra is the selectable steering system.

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Fred on Nov 29, 2012

Nice looking cars with lots of "features" that but they drive like the economy car they are.

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- SC5door on Nov 29, 2012
  
  Based on what, since you've driven this car already?
  
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- Fred on Nov 29, 2012
  
  @SC5door Based on the current Forte. I'll admit to a snap judgement, but I'm still betting I'm correct. I'll let you know in a couple of years when I go shopping for a new car again.
  
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- SC5door on Nov 29, 2012
  
  @SC5door I drive a current Forte SX and once the tires were swapped from the factory Goodyears it doesn't drive bad at all.
  
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Kyree on Nov 29, 2012

I think Kia and Hyundai are doing wonderfully on desirability, content and reliability, but it's time they started really sweating the details and making their cars more enthusiast-oriented, so that they can sway the naysayers who would rather buy, say, a Subaru Imprezza or Volkswagen Jetta. The next-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan would be one such opportunity to improve on dynamics and REALLY make the car a 5-Series for less money. I'm so tired of hearing, "It's an excellent car, BUT..." I'm really rooting for this company...

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