The Kia Forte Koup is – as its name implies – a coupe version of the Forte (badged a Cerato in other world markets) 4-door sedan. It is the first ever Coupe built by the Korean company and a clear sign that it intends to very quickly change the image of Kia. As the Koup uses an only slightly modified Forte sedan drivetrain with an identical chassis, Kia will not go as far as to define the Koup as a performance car. Instead it is intended to be a sportier looking alternative to the more conservative sedan.

The Koup is 60mm (2.3in) lower (from a 50mm (2in) lowered roofline and 10mm (0.3in) lowered suspension) and is 50mm (2in) shorter and 10mm (0.3in) narrower than the Forte sedan, while retaining the same 2650mm (104in) wheelbase.

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The car tested here is the high specification SX manual, which includes leather upholstery, full iPod integration kit, fog lights, remote door locking, steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise control functions, and tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel.

The SX also comes with a power sunroof, reverse warning sensors and automatic climate control.

Specially Tuned Engine Note for Kia Koup

The 115kW (154hp) 2.0-liter four cylinder engine – as used in the Forte sedan - is tuned to deliver a much throatier tone, a twin exhaust system specially tuned by engineers, although it still does not sound very ‘sporty’.

Other changes specific to the Koup include an improved electronic throttle control, and a more sensitive accelerator pedal sensor, all intended to increase the response from the engine.

Read more at Suite101: 2011 Kia Forte Koup Review: Kia's New Coupe is Sporty, but Not a Sports Car http://compact-cars.suite101.com/article.cfm/2010-kia-forte-koup-review#ixzz0vTnfH7MC