The 2014 Kia Forte Koup Will be Sporty and Affordable

The 2014 Kia Forte Koup has already inspired an impressive amount of chatter around Cedar Rapids, and why wouldn't it? The Forte Koup is sporty two-door version of Kia's popular compact car, and it offers excellent amenities, just like the sedan and hatchback models. So with that in mind, what does the Forte Koup have in store for the 2014 model year? Here's some of what we expect when this vehicles arrives at McGrath Kia in Hiawatha, IA.

A Redesign Appears Imminent

Kia recently unveiled the sedan model of the 2014 Kia Forte at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show, and the indication is that the model will be redesigned - which should include the hatchback and Koup models, too.

Styling will be slightly revised for the 2014 Kia Forte Koup, with the model getting chrome accents and revised headlights, along with the clean, smooth lines of recently unveiled sedan model.

Word is that you'll also get two new engine options. The 2013 model gave you the choice of a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that produces 156 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque or a 2.4L four-cylinder engine that can put out 173 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque. The new Forte Koup will likely get the same engine choices as its sedan counterpart: a 1.8L four-cylinder that pumps out 148 hp and 131 lb-ft or torque or a direct-injected 2.0L four-cylinder that can crank out 173 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque.

Suffice to say that the 2014 Forte Koup is going to be a sleek, stylish car that will give you plenty of get-up-and-go. And it should be affordable, too - the 2013 edition had a base MSRP of $17,400, and the 2014 model will likely be priced similarly.

Visit McGrath Kia

We're looking forward to the 2014 Kia Forte Koup, as are many other drivers. While you wait, though, you can check out the full lineup of new vehicles from Kia, along with an impressive selection of pre-owned models from a variety of automakers. Our dealership is located at 1020 N Center Point Rd in Hiawatha, only a ten-minute drive north from Cedar Rapids. We hope to see you soon!