Kia Forte - Revision history

Coolow at 10:15, 3 December 2010

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	\|Height = 1460 mm		\|Height = 1460 mm
	\|Wheelbase = 2650 mm		\|Wheelbase = 2650 mm
	\|Weight = 1326 for the 1.6 automatic gearbox		\|Weight = 1326 for the 1.6 [[automatic gearbox]]
	\|Transmission = 5 speed manual gearbox<br>4 speed automatic		\|Transmission = 5 speed manual gearbox<br>4 speed automatic
	\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines		\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines
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	===Recent Changes===		===Recent Changes===
	* In Australia, Kia introduced a special edition Cerato		* In Australia, [[Kia]] introduced a special edition Cerato
	*A year after the unveiling of the Forte Koup, [[New York Auto Show\|New York]] once again played host to the debut of another Forte variant; this time a 5-door hatchback. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html]		*A year after the unveiling of the Forte Koup, [[New York Auto Show\|New York]] once again played host to the debut of another Forte variant; this time a 5-door hatchback. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html]

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	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===
	Certain [[automobile\|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.		Certain [[automobile\|vehicles]] come in different [[trim levels]] or [[body styles]]. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

	For trim levels for the Kia Cerato, go to [[Trim levels for the Kia Cerato]].		For trim levels for the Kia Cerato, go to [[Trim levels for the Kia Cerato]].

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Colors

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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~clear white~~, ~~bright silver~~, ~~light graphite~~, ~~titanium silver~~, ~~metal bronze~~, ~~spicy red~~, ~~sweet orange~~, ~~santorini blue~~, ~~dark cherry~~, ~~ebony black~~
			Clear White, Bright Silver metallic, Bronze metallic, Titanium metallic, Copperhead metallic, Spicy Red metallic, Corsa Blue metallic, Dark Cherry metallic, Ebony Black, Racing Red

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	* [[Honda Civic]]		* [[Honda Civic]]

Trevorusn at 03:23, 18 November 2010

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	===Performance===		===Performance===
	From Road & Track Road Test Update of Forte Koup SX		From Road & Track Road Test Update of Forte Koup SX
	0-60 mph: 6.9 sec		*0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
	0-100 mph: 18.9 sec		*0-100 mph: 18.9 sec
	1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph		*1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph
	Top speed: 130 mph (electronically limited)		*Top speed: 130 mph (electronically limited)
	Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.		*Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.
	Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.		*Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.
	Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g		*Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g
	Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph		*Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph



	From Car and Driver Short Take Road Test: Forte Koup SX		*From Car and Driver Short Take Road Test: Forte Koup SX
	Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec		*Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec
	Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec		*Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec
	Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec		*Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec
	Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec		*Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
	Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph		*Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph
	Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph		*Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph
	Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft		*Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft
	Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g		*Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

	===Reliability===		===Reliability===

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Performance

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	===Performance===		===Performance===
	~~From Car and Driver Short Road Test~~ From Road & Track Road Test Update		From Road & Track Road Test Update of Forte Koup SX
	~~Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec~~ 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec		0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
	~~Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec~~ 0-100 mph: 18.9 sec		0-100 mph: 18.9 sec
	~~Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec~~ 1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph		1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph
	~~Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec~~ Top speed: 130 mph*		Top speed: 130 mph (electronically limited)
	~~Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph~~ Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.		Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.
	~~Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph~~ Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.		Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.
	~~Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft~~ Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g		Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g
	Roadholding,300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g ~~Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph~~		Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph
	* electonically limited


			From Car and Driver Short Take Road Test: Forte Koup SX
			Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec
			Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec
			Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec
			Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
			Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph
			Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph
			Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft
			Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Warranty options and scheduled maintainance information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainance information should be mentioned here.

Trevorusn at 03:11, 18 November 2010

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	\|Transmission = 5 speed manual gearbox<br>4 speed automatic		\|Transmission = 5 speed manual gearbox<br>4 speed automatic
	\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines		\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines
	\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm		\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm/156hp @6200 RPM, 144lb.-ft. @4300 RPM/ 173hp @6000 RPM, 168 lb.-ft. @4000 RPM
	\|Similar = Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla<br> Mitsubishi Lancer<br> Hyundai Elantra<br> Ford Focus<br> Volkeswagen Jetta<br> Renault Megan		\|Similar = Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla<br> Mitsubishi Lancer<br> Hyundai Elantra<br> Ford Focus<br> Volkeswagen Jetta<br> Renault Megan
	\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer		\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer
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	===Performance===		===Performance===
	~~Please make sure~~ to ~~'''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third~~-~~person point of view'''''~~. ~~This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures'''~~, ~~'''handling'''~~, ~~'''braking'''~~, ~~etc~~.		From Car and Driver Short Road Test From Road & Track Road Test Update
			Zero to 60 mph: 7.1 sec 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
	~~If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source~~, ~~then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''~~.		Zero to 100 mph: 20.3 sec 0-100 mph: 18.9 sec
			Zero to 120 mph: 32.7 sec 1/4 mile: 15.4 sec@ 92.3 mph
			Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec Top speed: 130 mph*
			Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 91 mph Braking, 60-0 mph: 125 ft.
			Top speed (governor limited): 132 mph Braking, 80-0 mph: 220 ft.
			Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft Lateral accel.(200 ft. skidpad): 0.89 g
			Roadholding,300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g Speed through 700ft. slalom: 67.2 mph
			* electonically limited

	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Warranty options and scheduled maintainance information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainance information should be mentioned here.
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	*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/new-york-2010-kia-adds-five-door-hatch-to-forte-lineup/ New York 2010: Kia adds five-door hatch to Forte lineup]		*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/new-york-2010-kia-adds-five-door-hatch-to-forte-lineup/ New York 2010: Kia adds five-door hatch to Forte lineup]
	*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html Kia Debuts Forte Five-Door Hatchback in New York ]		*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html Kia Debuts Forte Five-Door Hatchback in New York ]
			*http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q4/2010_kia_forte_koup_sx_-short_take_road_test
			*http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/updates/2010-kia-forte-koup-sx
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TristanT at 06:35, 28 August 2010

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	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.

	===Recent Changes===		===Recent Changes===
			* In Australia, Kia introduced a special edition Cerato
	*A year after the unveiling of the Forte Koup, [[New York Auto Show\|New York]] once again played host to the debut of another Forte variant; this time a 5-door hatchback. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html]		*A year after the unveiling of the Forte Koup, [[New York Auto Show\|New York]] once again played host to the debut of another Forte variant; this time a 5-door hatchback. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/kia-debuts-forte-five-door-hatchback-in.html]

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	==Worldwide==		==Worldwide==
	Fortes sold in Europe and Australia are called a Cerato for their market.		Fortes sold in Europe and Australia are called a Cerato for their market.

			The base model Cerato S for the Australian Domestic Market is $18,990 AUD. The Si costs $19,990 AUD and the top-of-the-range SLi costs $24,390 AUD. Automatics are $2,000 AUD extra and are all driveaway prices.

	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==

TristanT at 06:27, 28 August 2010

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	clear white, bright silver, light graphite, titanium silver, metal bronze, spicy red, sweet orange, santorini blue, dark cherry, ebony black		clear white, bright silver, light graphite, titanium silver, metal bronze, spicy red, sweet orange, santorini blue, dark cherry, ebony black
	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	~~Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.~~		* [[Honda Civic]]
			* [[Toyota Corolla]]
			* [[Mazda Mazda3\|Mazda3]]
			* [[Chevrolet Cruze\|Chevrolet]]/[[Holden Cruze]]

	==Hybrid Models==		==Hybrid Models==
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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	~~If there are any~~ features of ~~this [[automobile\|~~vehicle~~]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]] in~~ its ~~class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here~~.		In Australia where the Forte is sold as a Cerato, it produces the most power at 115 kW, has features such as 6 airbags, USB with iPod compatibility, 6 speakers and a warranty of 5 years with unlimited kilometres. It also has a 4 and a half star Green vehicle guide score than all of its competition.

	==Interior==		==Interior==
	[[Image:Kia-Forte-25small.jpg\|right]]		[[Image:Kia-Forte-25small.jpg\|right]]

Aidooon at 20:05, 13 August 2010

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	\|Wheelbase = 2650 mm		\|Wheelbase = 2650 mm
	\|Weight = 1326 for the 1.6 automatic gearbox		\|Weight = 1326 for the 1.6 automatic gearbox
	\|Transmission = ~~'''transmission + drive'''~~		\|Transmission = 5 speed manual gearbox<br>4 speed automatic
	\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines		\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines
	\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm		\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm
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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Warranty options and scheduled ~~maintainence~~ information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainance information should be mentioned here.

	===Safety===		===Safety===
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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.~~		clear white, bright silver, light graphite, titanium silver, metal bronze, spicy red, sweet orange, santorini blue, dark cherry, ebony black

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.		Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.

Aidooon at 20:00, 13 August 2010

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	\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines		\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines
	\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm		\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm
	\|Similar = ~~'''similar (competition)'''~~		\|Similar = Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla<br> Mitsubishi Lancer<br> Hyundai Elantra<br> Ford Focus<br> Volkeswagen Jetta<br> Renault Megan
	\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer		\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer
	}}		}}

Aidooon at 19:55, 13 August 2010

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	\|Width = 1775 mm		\|Width = 1775 mm
	\|Height = 1460 mm		\|Height = 1460 mm
	\|Wheelbase = ~~'''wheelbase - type here'''~~		\|Wheelbase = 2650 mm
	\|Weight = ~~'''Weight - you get~~ the ~~point'''~~		\|Weight = 1326 for the 1.6 automatic gearbox
	\|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''		\|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
	\|Engine = ~~'''engine'''~~		\|Engine = 1.6L , 2.0L, 2.4L petrol engines
	\|Power = ~~N/A~~ hp @ ~~N/A~~ rpm<br>~~N/A lb-ft~~ of [[torque]] @ ~~N/A~~ rpm		\|Power = 124 hp @ 6300 rpm<br>15.9 kg.m of [[torque]] @ 4200 rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
	\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer		\|Designer = [[Peter Schreyer]], Kia Chief Design Officer