Kia Forte Koup to receive turbocharged four-cylinder engine by 2012

For those who don’t know, Kia Forte Koup was unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and made quite a buzz, but what we will gonna tell you it’s going to be more interested. There are two engine configurations available; there’s even speculation that a turbocharged option is next.

Tom Loveless, vice president of sales for Kia Motors America, said that a turbocharged four-cylinder will most likely be offered on model year 2012 but specific details are yet to be disclosed. Powering the Koup is a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that generates 156 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. The SX trim also includes a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder powerplant with a higher final output: 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft of torque.
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Yonder7 - 12/17/2009 4:41:29 PM

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LOL it looks like Korean Civic.

tattedtwice - 12/17/2009 5:17:27 PM

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But less alien and retarded than the civic.

MSP6 - 12/17/2009 7:28:02 PM

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If they want to compete with the likes of the GTi and Civic Si, 2012 sounds a little late.

CarCrazedinCali - 12/17/2009 8:18:34 PM

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TRYME, Thanks for the article. Just a suggestion, try using spell check on your articles before you submit, makes for a more professional look and read...

"but what we will gonna tell you it’s going to be more interested"

mggray - 12/20/2009 1:05:03 AM

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I like it. A turbo in 2012 does seem like a late entry, though.