By Andrew Ganz
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2013 @ 11:42 am
 
Kia's Forte range has officially grown to three thanks to the introduction of the 2014 Kia Forte Koup at the New York International Auto Show.

This most stylish addition to the Forte lineup - which already includes sedan and five-door variants - boasts a 201 horsepower, 195 lb-ft. of  torque turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in its SX trim level.

For the most part, the Forte Koup mirrors its more pedestrian brethren. While the turbocharged SE will get headlines, its EX sibling will anchor the bottom of the lineup with a 2.0-liter naturally-aspriated four-cylinder. In the Forte Koup, it puts out 173 ponies and 154 lb-ft. of torque.

All Forte Koups include a sport-tuned suspension composed of MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam out back. 

Six-speed automatic gearboxes with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are available in both models, but only the sportier SX offers a three pedal six-speed manual transmission.

EX models include 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear camera and the automaker's UVO system, plus Bluetooth and adjustable steering tension. SX models up the ante with 18-inch alloys, chrome exhaust tips and LED tail lamps, plus unique styling touches and carbon fiber-style accents inside and out. 

Regardless of package, Forte Koups will offer goodies like a navigation system, HID headlamps, 10-way power adjustment for the driver's seat, leather heated seats and air conditioning for the driver's seat. 

Like the rest of the Forte line, the Koup is closely related to the Hyundai Elantra. 

Pricing and fuel economy will be announced closer to the Forte Koup's on sale date later this year.Â