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Kia Forte Koup

hatchback · 2011–2017

The Kia Cerato (also known as the Kia Forte in North America, K3 in South Korea or the Forte K3 or Shuma in China) is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato nameplate was replaced by the Forte nameplate in the North American market and the K3 nameplate in South Korea. However, the "Cerato" name remains in use in markets such as Australasia, Middle East and Latin America. It is available in five-door hatchback, two-door coupe and four-door sedan variants. It is not available in Europe, where the similar sized Kia Ceed is offered (except for R…

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About the Kia Forte Koup

Production
2011–2017 (6 years)
Generations
1 generation, across 5 model years
Body type
hatchback
Recall campaigns
10 campaigns across 5 model years (US-NHTSA)

Overview

The Kia Forte Koup is a hatchback produced from 2011 to 2017. Our catalog covers 1 generation of the Forte Koup across 5 model years, with detailed specifications for every trim. 10 safety recall campaigns have been recorded with the U.S. NHTSA — the year pages below break these down.

Reviews on YouTube (3)

2010 Kia Forte Koup Review - A stroke of Korean genius to fill a sport compact niche 6:03 ▶ 2010 Kia Forte Koup Review - A stroke of Korean genius to fill a sport compact niche AutoGuide.com · 107,721 views 2012 Kia Forte Koup Review in 2021! Is it Worth it? 11:17 ▶ 2012 Kia Forte Koup Review in 2021! Is it Worth it? Life of Rich · 51,900 views Kia Forte Koup Pros & Cons 7:58 ▶ Kia Forte Koup Pros & Cons Gordon Soo · 85,004 views

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Generations

Years & trims

2017 ⚠ 1

2015 ⚠ 1

2014 ⚠ 2

2013 ⚠ 4

2011 ⚠ 2

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Kia Forte Koup made?

The Kia Forte Koup was produced from 2011 to 2017, which is 5 model years in our catalog.

How many generations of the Kia Forte Koup are there?

Our catalog tracks 1 generation of the Forte Koup, spread across 5 model years.

What kind of car is the Kia Forte Koup?

The Kia Forte Koup is a hatchback.

Does the Kia Forte Koup have any recalls?

10 recall campaigns have been reported to the U.S. NHTSA across 5 model years. Open the relevant year page for the campaign number, affected components, and the remedy.

Where can I watch Kia Forte Koup reviews?

We feature 3 hand-picked video reviews of the Forte Koup from YouTube on this page.