2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte

2011, the Kia Forte receives a few aesthetic and mechanical changes, but the most noticeable shift is the introduction of the Forte five-door hatchback. Edmunds says that with these upgrades, the Forte is “good enough to compete against perennial segment stars from Honda and Toyota.”

The Forte 5-door builds on the Forte sedan and Koup and features five doors, a new front grille, alloy wheels, paddle shifters and navigation. While it sits lower and exudes a performance stance, Kia says it does not compromise on practicality or space.

Details are scarce but two engines are available in the form of a 2.0-litre and a 2.4-litre. Power figures were not supplied. Transmission choices are a new 6-speed manual and an automatic.

The 2011 Kia Forte five-door hatchback will be available this fall, but Kia has not provided a release date for the 2011 Forte sedan and Koup.  Keep checking back as more information is released on Kia’s newest additions.