The Forte sedan was designed in Kia's California design studio by Tom Kearns and his team.
The Forte two-door ("Koup") was previewed as the "Kia Koup" Concept, and was also designed in Kia's California design studio.
The Korean model went on sale on 22 August 2008.
The US model was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
The Forte sedan was designed in Kia's California design studio by Tom Kearns and his team. The Forte two-door ("Koup") was previewed as the "Kia Koup" Concept, and was also designed in Kia's California design studio. The Korean model went on sale on 22 August 2008. The US model was unveiled at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
Kia Forte