After previously
Hyundai Sonata awarded as car most safe in the world, now Kia Forte become the
most safe car for the small sedan
categories. KIA Forte be the Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety this represent result of hard work of the Korea origin producer,same as
producer of Hyundai, what have striven to start their brand image, specially in
American market.
Available in sedan and
hatchback body style castle. Kia models are Aaúlh discrimination grill. Fort is
available in three trim. LX (sedan only), EX SX. EX and LX trim modeled with
six-speed automatic 6-speed manual or available four-cylinder and 2.0 liter 156
HP. And SX four-cylinder and six-speed automatic 2.4L 173 HP (sedan) or 6-speed
manual transmission (Hatch) is the transmission rate. Fort Brake Assist, side
curtain features like side airbags and stability control with traction control
and tire pressure etc. and the Bluetooth standard, like anti-lock brakes and
equipped. Automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats and
electric sunroof, trip computer is available, depending on the trim.
The 2.0 Forte with 156hp which takes 7 seconds from 0 to
60mph costs around $16k / RM94k. Since Forte is a “sport” version of Elantra,
it has 20 more horsepower and 1 second faster than Elantra. However, Forte with
the same 30mpg fuel consumption but better performance is yet RM2k less
expensive than Elantra. When there are pros, there are cons, what Forte lacks
of is in fact what Elantra is praised of – a well built interior.
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