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2010 Kia Forte Koup

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All 2010 Kia Forte Koup Experts' Reviews

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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 18,495 - 21,495
Avg Price
Used
$ 12,540
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I Say
78 %
(SX)
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I Say
80 %
(SX)
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I Say
67 %
(EX)
I Say
72 %
(EX)
I Say
82 %
(SX)
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I Say
83 %
(EX)
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2010 Kia Forte Koup SX R Review
Rating
78 %
By Mathieu St-Pierre
Monday, May 30, 2011
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (82%)
Accessories (80%)
Space and Access (76%)
Comfort (77%)
Performance (75%)
Driving Dynamics (80%)
Safety (80%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (n/a)  
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (n/a)  
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (n/a)  
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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No red lights
Clutch action is awful
"R" package rocks!
Well crafted cabin
Youthful looks
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Review (video)
Rating
80 %
By Justin Pritchard
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (87%)
Accessories (84%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (77%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (82%)
Safety (80%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (n/a)  
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (n/a)  
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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Electronic throttle feels too artificial
Ropey gearshift feel
Excellent value for money
Plenty of features and style
Great brakes
High-utility coupe interior
2010 Kia Forte EX
Rating
67 %
By Luc Gagné
Monday, February 22, 2010
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (70%)
Accessories (67%)
Space and Access (70%)
Comfort (62%)
Performance (67%)
Driving Dynamics (70%)
Safety (67%)
General Appreciation (60%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (n/a)  
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (n/a)  
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (n/a)  
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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2010 Kia Forte Koup EX
Rating
72 %
By lelliott
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (74%)
Space and Access (62%)
Comfort (75%)
Performance (72%)
Driving Dynamics (72%)
Safety (72%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (n/a)  
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (n/a)  
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (n/a)  
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
Only sold with black interior.
No yellow lights
Long list of standard features.

Two tonnes wheels look great!

Good overall value.
2010 Kia Forte Koup First Impressions
Rating
82 %
By Michel Deslauriers
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (82%)
Accessories (90%)
Space and Access (82%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (77%)
Safety (85%)
General Appreciation (90%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Rear space and access (n/a)  
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (n/a)  
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (n/a)  
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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None
Limited headroom with sunroof
EX needs the 5-speed auto
Sexy good looks
Lots of goodies for the price
Well-finished interior
2010 Kia Forte First Impressions
Rating
83 %
By Justin Pritchard
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (84%)
Space and Access (86%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (83%)
Driving Dynamics (85%)
Safety (82%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (90%)
Instrumentation and controls (90%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (90%)
Cargo space and access (90%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Comfort
Seats (80%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (90%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (90%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (90%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (80%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (90%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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None
2-litre engine can get noisy when pushed
Wind noise at higher speeds
Value for money
Relatively sporty and fun to drive
Available six-speed stick
Nice standard-feature spread
Looks
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Auto journalist & Consumer Ratings

Auto123 Experts
77%
(6 ratings)
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Consumer Rating
76%
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