2010 Kia Forte Koup

[Takedown]

Have you guys seen this thing yet? Ive been reading up on it and the more I read the better its sounding. I would like to take a lease on it in the next few years when the price really drops "like all kia's." Here are some specs on it...

Starts with a twin screw turbocharged version of the 2.0 liter Theta II four cylinder engine. With direct injection, the motor allegedly puts out an 289 lb-ft. of torque at 2,000 rpm and 290 horsepower (220 kW). The production version features both 2.0L and 2.4L four-cylinder engines, and comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. Optional in the top trim level is a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. [3]
And the best thing of all. "ITS AWD!"

[Snipin_Willy]

If only it weren't a KIA...But I have to admit, that's a very stylish look auto.

[Takedown]

Kia has a base model and lower sports model out with either a N/A 2.0l and a N/A 2.4l engine. 2.0- 145ish hp 2.4- 175ish hp.

[Krawlin]

[barf][/barf]

A Kia?

[Metallover]

Looks slow and obese and ugly and undesirable from the pictures. My 92 pickup looks faster than that thing. In addition, my truck would make that little 4 banger sound like.. Crap. Nothin like an American v8 with rusted out cats and a glasspack. Except diesels.

But it sounds pretty fast.

i wouldnt go as far to bash it yet...looks interesting enough. Really liking the AWD. but like said above, im a little concerned about the weight.

and dont get me wrong..i love american v8's.....but sound aint performance

[TexasSP]

The problem with a lease and low resale value is that a lease payment is based part in parcel of what the resale value of a car will be at the end of the lease term. A lease is only a good deal if a car has a good resale value and you can get good mileage terms. One must remember also that the sale price also affects a lease and should still be negotiated. Many go into a lease thinking they have to take sticker which is not true. If a given cars resale value at the end of 3 years is 15k and guy a gets a sticker price lease of 28k and guy b gets the lease for a negotiated value of 26k guy b will have a lower lease payment just like a standard car payment.

Remember that with a lease you are paying the estimated depreciation value over the lease term with interest. Leasing can be a good deal or bad deal just like any car deal.

Me personally I would go through a leasing company like enterprise (yes they do leasing as well as rentals) because they negotiate better pricing and mileage deals than typical manufacturer leases give you.

[BrianG]

Doesn't look to bad to me. The only thing that concerns me about turbo models is longevity. More parts = more things to go wrong. Is this Kia's first turbo model? I hate paying lots of cash to be a beta tester .

The AWD sure would be nice, and the turbo would make getting up to speed handy. I wonder if the handling matches the power though. Would suck to have that kind of power if you can only go in a straight line to maintain control.

[Rivermaxx]

Is it turboed or supercharged? "Twin screw" usually stands for a whipple or eaton supercharger. With those torque number that low of rpm make me think its supercharged also. Unless it got 2 small turboes.

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

Is it turboed or supercharged? "Twin screw" usually stands for a whipple or eaton supercharger. With those torque number that low of rpm make me think its supercharged also. Unless it got 2 small turboes.

What I was thinking too, but I don't see a super in that pic, nor does it look like its got a turbo manifold either. In fact, on Kia's website they don't even mention one for over 170hp. I can't imagine an OEM ever putting 2 turbos on a 4cyl. That amt of boost in a 2L to get that TQ @2000rpm, it has to be a super.

[FG101C]

Those are the concept car specs. Nice looking car, would be great to have AWD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Forte_Koup

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by FG101C

Those are the concept car specs. Nice looking car, would be great to have AWD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Forte_Koup

huh...

Powered by a commanding 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged engine producing 290 horsepower paired with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) twin scroll turbocharger for greater power and efficiency, the KOUP delivers astonishing torque of 289 lb-ft at a low 2,000 rpm sustained to 4,000 rpm

Can't imagine it would make that into production like that. Complicated and expensive. That car would be helluva lot more than $17K.

[ClodMaxx]

seems the less expensive foreign companies are finding new niches that the american companies aren't. well, american companies have these cars - but not at this price point.

hyundai's genesis coupe is a great performer - 300+ horses for $25k? but.... it doesn't handle as well as some of the more experienced cars in it's class. but they'll learn, tweak, and it'll get there. :)

[Takedown]

Yea this is a concept model but it looks as if kia will come threw on it. Only the base non-turbo models are out. And yes I was thinking the same thing when they mentioned "twin screw" and having that many ft-lbs of torque at low rpms would lead me to believe its twin super charged aswell. Either way it looks interesting...

[FG101C]

Those features, and AWD, under $25k. That would be my next car. Although I have heard horror stories about KIA's service departments.