2011 Forte Sedan Gets New Sibling: A 5-door Hatchback

Taking a page from the crossover book, the new 2011 Kia Forte features a 5-door version along with the compact sedan introduced last year

. The 5-door comes in two models: the EX with a 2.0L engine begins at $16,895 MSRP and the SX with a 2.4L engine begins at $18,395.

Joining the Forte line with the same sleek styling and multitude of features as its sedan sibling, the 2011 Forte 5-door offers consumers an added level of flexibility for everyday needs with its functional hatchback. Both iterations offer consumers numerous standard comfort and convenience features, including power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry and hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity.

The Forte sedan is available in LX, EX and SX trim levels with pricing for the stylish and feature-packed compact starting at $14,995 MSRP for the base trim. Both the sedan and 5-door offer standard convenience features including air conditioning, SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary service, MP3 connectivity and Bluetooth wireless technology and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Dynamic Exterior Styling

With aggressive design cues, the Forte sedan and Forte 5-door firmly establish themselves as strong contenders against the competition. Sporting a bold look set apart by crisp lines, swept-back headlamps and a sleek profile, Forte's wide, stable stance conveys motion while cruising the highway or parked in the driveway. The Forte 5-door shares a similar frontward facing stance with the sedan and offers a rounded rear to increase cargo capacity, space and functionality for those in the hatchback market.

From the front and side, Forte sedan and Forte 5-door project a clean and assertive presence with sweeping window arches, smooth fender flairs, and body-color side mirrors and door handles. Turn signal indicators are integrated into the side mirrors on EX and SX trims, adding to the upscale appearance. The tasteful design cues are effortlessly streamlined to the rear with angled wrapped tail lamps and an uncluttered rear fascia, with SX models adding a silver-finished exhaust tip. Offering a more athletic profile, the SX trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels paired with P215/45R17-sized tires.

Car and Driver magazine says, the Forte sedan and coupe have so far impressed us by not being total bores behind the wheel, and we have similar hopes for the hatch. We do, too!

by: Alfred Bruno

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