 What the Elantra should have been, Kia builds a better Elantra |
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 Feb 12 2009, 01:03 PM
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I was reading Autoblog and came upon some interesting stuff on the new Forte. I am intigued as to why Kia gets to put the 173 hp 2.4 liter 4 into it's new Forte. Even the lower end car is graced with 156 hp out of it's engine. The up model also features a 6 speed manual transmission. The only thing I woould want more is a 5 door hatchback model and I would be in the dealer leaving a deposit. You can follow the link to see pictures and read the article. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago...-into-chi-town/
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Feb 12 2009, 01:07 PM
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Front looks a lot like the new optima
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Feb 12 2009, 01:13 PM
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looks like a combination of a ford focus and a new honda civic to me.
but i like it, i would rock it instead of the elantra. that 2.4L with 173hp sounds nice -------------------- Cardomain
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Feb 12 2009, 01:28 PM
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The SX with the 2.4L is going to be offered with a 6-spd manual!!!! WOOT!
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Feb 12 2009, 01:29 PM
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This is consistent with Hyundai's stated goal of differentiating the brands- Kia = sporty, Hyundai = luxo. For the Hyundai fans here, though, that's a little bit of a disappointment.
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Feb 12 2009, 01:37 PM
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5dr hatch and I'm sold
still curious as to why Hyundai released the Genesis Coupe rather than making it a KIA if they're really wanting to differentiate the brands... someone didn't fully think that through --------------------    carPC Build Thread | My Elantra Site | My Fiero Site | My WebSite | Donate here to keep ElantraClub online and growing. |
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Feb 12 2009, 01:41 PM
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I like that! Sweet! Kinda agree with Justin on the Fonda lookalike!
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Feb 12 2009, 01:45 PM
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I'm with sarge on that. I mean think about it. The Genesis sedan is a luxurious high end sedan. The Genesis Coupe is a completely different animal... where is Hyundai's consistency?
We all know the Elantra HD is a bland vehicle. Yeah, it's well made and reliable but few enthusiasts drive one. Hyundai could have brought over the somewhat more sporty, euro tuned i30 hatch. Instead they went to the blander wagon. The Kia Forte on the other hand has some enthusiast potential for sure. For those who don't remember, this is a watered down version of the hot Kia Koup concept. --------------------  |
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Feb 12 2009, 01:53 PM
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Finally, they're putting some actual truth in that claim of making Kia the "sporty" brand. Took a while.
So, yeah, I would totally buy a Kia Forte 2.4L over a Hyundai Elantra. The 5-door Touring is the only thing that gives me pause... badge it a Kia C'eed SW, put the 2.4L in there... -------------------- Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
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Feb 12 2009, 02:03 PM
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How sweet does...
173 hp @ 6,000 168 lbs/ft @ 4,000 sound?  Flcerberus is right. These should've been the kind of numbers the new Elantra had. At least optionally. Never thought I'd be drooling over a Kia.  Would you rather own this: 
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Feb 12 2009, 02:17 PM
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I ran out of ideas... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
Option #2 for me Mitch!
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Feb 12 2009, 02:18 PM
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CarPuter Masta! Group: Lifetimer Posts: 6,363 Posts Per Day: 1.04 Thanks Received: 130 Trader Stats: 11 (100%) Joined: 23-June 07 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 4,300 Mood: Relaxed |
option 2 for sure
I'm liking the hard lines, rather than the soft curves it even sounds... well ... stronger 
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