Monday, June 23, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: Kia Forte (TD) teaser

A lone teaser image of the Kia Forte - the successor to the Kia Spectra/Cerato - has begun to make its rounds across the web. What TheCarBlogger brings you exclusively is a second teaser that reveals more than the aforementioned image. This one shows the front 3/4 view of Kia's upcoming compact sedan sans disguise. We can decipher from this image that Kia has stayed true to the KOUP Concept, unveiled at the recent New York Autoshow, which previewed the Forte. While the Forte features a less aggressive front bumper, it strays away from the KOUP's criticized Civic-wannabe look that makes up for the loss.

Kia officials stated that the Forte will roll into Korean showrooms this August. The Forte is expected to make its show debut at the Paris Motor Show this September. It is unknown whether Kia will drop the Spectra moniker in the US.

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