Kia Forte facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kia Forte
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Cerato Kia K3 (KDM) Kia Cerato Forte (Colombia & Singapore) Kia Shuma (China) Naza Forte (Malaysia)
Production	2008–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact Car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Cerato Kia Spectra

The Kia Forte is a popular compact car made by Kia Motors. It's known by different names around the world, like the K3 in South Korea. This car first came out in mid-2008. It was designed to replace older Kia models, the Kia Cerato/Spectra. The Forte comes in a few cool styles: a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a five-door hatchback.

In some places, like Costa Rica, Australia, and Brazil, the Forte is called the Kia Cerato. This is because it took the place of an older car that had the same name. In countries like Colombia and Singapore, the second version of the car was called the Cerato Forte. Also, in Malaysia, a company called Naza Automotive Manufacturing has been building and selling it as the Naza Forte since 2009.

What is the Kia Forte?

The Kia Forte is a type of car known as a compact car. This means it's a bit smaller than a family sedan but still has plenty of space. It's a popular choice for many drivers because it's reliable and looks good.

Designed for Younger Drivers

Kia wanted the Forte to appeal to younger people. They made sure the car had a sharp and modern design. The two-door coupe version, called the "Forte Koup," was first shown as a special "concept car." This happened on March 20, 2008, at the New York International Auto Show. A concept car is like a sneak peek at a car that might be built in the future.

How the Forte Was Unveiled

The design for the Forte sedan was created in Kia's design studio in California. The two-door "Koup" version was also designed there.

The first Korean model of the Forte went on sale on August 22, 2008. The version for the United States was shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Later, the five-door hatchback version made its first appearance at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. In 2009, Kia also showed a special mild hybrid Forte at the Seoul Motor Show for the South Korean market. A hybrid car uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor to save fuel.

Images for kids

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  Kia Cerato interior

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  2010 Kia Forte Koup (US)

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  2010 Kia Cerato Koup (Australia)

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  Kia Forte LPI Hybrid

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  Kia Forte LPI Hybrid

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  Kia Cerato Koup SX

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  Kia Cerato Koup SX (rear)

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  2017 facelift (sedan)

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  2017 facelift (sedan)

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  Kia K3 sedan (facelift)

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  2022 Kia Forte5 GT (Canada, facelift)

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  2022 Kia Forte GT Line (US, facelift)

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  Kia K3 (BD; China)

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  Kia K3 (BD; China)