2013 Kia Forte Koup Review Pictures and Specs

The 2013 Kia Forte Koup is an impressive entry amongst the host of compact coupes now available on the market. The 2013 Kia Forte Koup offers a reasonably priced great looking sporty vehicle that comes loaded with lots of great features and packs some solid performance as well. Easily driving through city traffic, the Forte Koup includes a comfortable and well-equipped interior. Available now in two trim levels, offering varying engines and performance, the Forte Koup is a highly customizable vehicle that remains a viable selection alongside its major compact car competitors. Safety and fuel economy score high for the Kia Forte Koup, affording it more credit as a competitive distinctive compact vehicle in its class. It’s sleek modern design is also a great attribute and sets it apart from some of its major competitors, making the 2013 Kia Forte Koup one hot ride! For the 2013 model Kia Koup comes newly available features including new 16-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights and power side mirrors. The Kia Forte sports crisp styling that is easy on the eyes and gives the sedan an athletic shape. You don’t have to look too closely to find some resemblances to other cars on the market. The front end looks similar to a Honda Civic and the Forte’s taillights look similar to the Mitsubishi Lancer’s. Hope you liked our 2013 Kia Forte Review, see specs/feature below.

Kia Forte exterior features include:

Standard 15-inch wheels with covers
Optional 16 inch alloy wheels
SX version has sport suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels
Optional sunroof

Kia Forte interior features include:

Available steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls. The sedan’s trunk offers 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space, while the hatchback offers 19.4 cubic feet of space.

Standard cloth seats
Optional leather upholstery
Optional heated front seats
Optional air conditioning
Optional key-less entry
Optional telescoping steering wheel
Optional navigation system with backup camera
Optional push-button start

Kia Forte under the Hood:

The LX and EX models are powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine that puts out 156 horsepower. Choosing the SX trim brings a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 173 hp. Mechanical features include:

Standard six-speed manual transmission
Optional six-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive

Safety: Standard safety features include:

Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Anti-lock brakes
Electronic stability system
Active head restraints for the front seats

2013 Kia Forte Koup SX

Kia Forte Koup EX Specs:

Engine: 2.0L in-line 4 DOHC with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) variable valve timing
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: Gasoline 25 MPG city, 34 MPG highway, 29 MPG combined and 398 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
13.7gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm; 144 ft lb of torque @ 4,300 rpm

Kia Forte Koup SX Specs:

Engine: 2.4L in-line 4 DOHC with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) variable valve timing
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: Gasoline 23 MPG city, 31 MPG highway, 26 MPG combined and 357 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
13.7gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 168 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm

Kia Forte Koup Specs (EX Exterior):

Body-color front and rear bumpers
Body-color heated driver and passenger power door mirrors with turn signals
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.4, overall width (inches): 69.5, overall height (inches): 55.1, wheelbase (inches): 104.3, front track (inches): 61.4, rear track (inches): 61.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 33.9
Electric fold-able mirrors
Headlights: halogen with complex surface lenses
Alloy-look trim
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defroster
Tinted glass
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 2,799
Intermittent windshield wipers

Kia Forte Koup Specs (SX Exterior):

Body-color front and rear bumpers
Body-color heated driver and passenger power door mirrors with turn signals
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.4, overall width (inches): 69.5, overall height (inches): 55.1, wheelbase (inches): 104.3, front track (inches): 61.4, rear track (inches): 61.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 33.9
Electric fold-able mirrors
Front fog lights
Headlights: halogen with complex surface lenses
Alloy-look trim
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defroster
Tinted glass
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 2,891
Intermittent windshield wipers