The 2010 Kia Forte Koup debuts with the promise of providing drivers with respectable performance in a compact coupe, along with great efficiency and affordability.
The Forte Koup is capable of delivering great performance due to features like a 5-speed manual transmission, with an automatic transmission optional, and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 156 hp. With the benefits of speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, MacPherson front strut suspension, and rear torsion beam suspension, you will enjoy a responsive drive with excellent handling. Also, you will appreciate the fuel economy it achieves, an EPA-estimated 25 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.
On its exterior, the Forte displays an edgy style that is complemented by 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, clear-lens headlamps with an auto-off feature, and power mirrors with turn-signal indicators. The cabin features advanced equipment to enhance your driving experience, such as a six-speaker sound system, a Bluetooth interface, sport seats, and dual 12-volt power outlets.
To keep you safe on the streets, the Forte Koup comes with advanced front airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, front and rear crumple zones, and the Brake Assist System. The 2010 Kia Forte Koup will surprise you with everything it has to offer.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Mechanical Standard Equipment |
| Multi-port fuel injection |
| Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Front MacPherson strut suspension - With stabilizer bar |
| Rear torsion beam suspension |
| Front and rear disc brakes |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Clear-lens headlamps with auto-off feature |
| Dual body-color power mirrors - With turn-signal indicator |
| Body-color exterior door handles |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Roof-mounted antenna |
| 5-mph bumpers |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Air conditioning |
| Power windows |
| Power door locks - With remote keyless entry |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite audio system |
| USB and auxiliary input jacks |
| Six speakers with door-mounted tweeters |
| Bluetooth hands-free connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls |
| Tachometer |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls |
| Front door map pockets - With bottle holder |
| Dual 12-volt power outlets |
| Dual front cup holders |
| Carpeted floor mats |
| Fuel door, hood and trunk release |
| Digital clock |
| Tinted glass with windshield sunshade band |
| Rear window defroster |
| Day/night interior rearview mirror |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors |
| Dual map lights with sunglasses holder |
| Cargo area light |
| Seating Standard Features |
| Sport seats |
| Six-way adjustable driver's seat |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors |
| 60/40 split folding rear seats - With center armrest and adjustable rear headrests |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Dual front advanced airbags |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags |
| Full-length side curtain airbags |
| Front active headrests |
| Front 3-point seat belts |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters |
| Rear three-point seat belts (3) |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
| Front and rear crumple zones |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Impact absorbing steering column |
| Internal emergency trunk release |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| Limited Basic Warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Limited Powertrain Warranty - 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty - 5 years/100,000 miles |
The 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX comes standard with the base model features mentioned in the overview at the top of the page. 
The 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX is available with all the base model standard features, plus the benefits of a 4-speed automatic transmission. 
The 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX comes with all of the features described in the Automatic SX trim, only with the benefits of a five-speed manual transmission. 
The 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX is available with a bigger 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with 173 hp, a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a sport suspension. Other features include metal pedals, metal-finish interior accents, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and sport cloth seat trim. 