We have seen Kia Forte already added to the Kia’s lineup before, but this time it’s different. At the Chicago Auto Show which is still on-going as of this date, Kia debuts a new version of the car and now giving the public another option to own the Forte in hatchback trim.
By meaning hatchback, the 2014 Forte featured a five door configuration with the styling that is unique from the sedan version of the vehicle. Surprisingly, it is also getting few more extra horsepower under the hood.
The 2014 Kia Forte hatchback will be coming in two varieties: the base EX and the sportier SX.
So expect a 2.0-liter direct injected four cylinder engine that can produce up to 173 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque. The sedan’s 1.8-liter inline four cylinder engine is unfortunately not available on this model. But for those who dare need or looking for much powerful Forte, you should consider checking out the Forte sportier SX trim which makes use of the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. Said to be producing 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque offered in either six speed manual or automatic transmission with an optional steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
The new Forte gets few more design elements in order to stand-out to its sedan counterpart. Additional cargo area is also highlights aside from the eye-catching styling changes, much smaller tiger-nose grille, will be get a larger lower intake, a dual exhaust outlets, LED taillights.
For the sportier SX model to become more stylish, they installed 18-inch wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips, LED taillights, a more aggressive front end, larger front brakes, alloy sport pedals and seats with faux carbon-fiber accents.
Inside of the 2014 Forte, via its five-door configuration is said to have an increase on its cargo volume of about 23.2 cubic feet, the Forte cabin also equipped with ventilated driver’s seat, heated front seats, navigation, leather seating and dual-zone climate control.
Kia announced that the price and availability of the new 2014 Kia Forte will be revealed when this go on sale this summer.
