Unveiled earlier this year, the new generation of Kia Forte surprised many with its daring and sporty design. This is a powerful new model that many experts have been waiting for. Now the information has become available to draw specific conclusions. The car will go in this form to the American market.
Expected specifications of the new generation Kia Forte
To get more information about the technical part of the new generation Kia Forte, we studied the data of suppliers' websites. You can see two gearbox specifications for the same engine. Therefore, this model can expect a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed DCT transmission.
The car will be with a double sports muffler on the background of a black bumper. Looks very impressive. Forte in the photo was first seen in the South Korean capital, and then the company posted an official presentation. The car was fitted with a test car number. It is distinguished by two red stripes to enable police to distinguish between test road trials and normal driving.
Name
It is assumed, but not certain, that the new generation of Kia Forte will enter the US market as the Forte GT. This will probably happen after the introduction of Elantra Sport or Veloster N.
Updated data
According to updated data, FORTE GT is built on the KIA CERATA platform, representing a new generation of sedans. It is equipped with intelligent functions, literally crammed with sensors, provides extensive access to security systems.
The dashboard is minimized, and the control is partially placed on the touch screen. The car is equipped with communication facilities, supports video calls, offers extensive functionality to help the driver while driving. In particular, front and rear radars are installed that monitor the likelihood of a collision during the maneuvering period.
To connect devices, there are necessary interfaces - audio, USB and others. The technical features are complemented by a striking appearance with a sporty design and excellent aerodynamics.