Forte Coming

who can provide dealer info...interested to test drive....so 1.6 is using Theta I, how much hp and torque?

1.6 is Gamma. Theta I is 2.0 although it is almost certain that Theta II will be offered since the Fortes sold in other parts of the world are already being produced with Theta II.

Launching date is Nov. 24th...it is about time as the sales figures are not doing well for naza-kia due to old and 'lame' models being sold...let me share a preview of what we can expect to get over here
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1.6 Forte (Spore spec)
Engine capacity 1,591 cc
Engine type 4-cylinders in-line
Compression ratio 10.5
Bore x Stroke (77.0 x 85.4) mm
Power 124 bhp
Torque 156 Nm

Performance
Acceleration 12s (0-100kmh)
Top Speed 182kmh
Fuel consumption 14.2 km\L

Misc technical data
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Drive type FWD

Measurements
Dimensions (L x W x H) (4530 x 1775 x 1460)mm
Wheelbase 2,650mm
Min turning radius unknown
Kerb weight 1,326kg
Fuel tank capacity 52L

Brakes
Brakes (Front) Ventilated disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc

Suspension
Suspension (Front) MacPherson struts
Suspension (Rear) Coupled torsion beam axle

Singapore already selling.. And it is top selling car in Singapore..

and i heard waiting list close to 1 yr for certain models
they are lucky coz can get the manual version including 2.0L
however, there are quite no. of complaints for the earlier models...
TheGunner bro, pls do a review on this car...
Kevin, are u sure 93K for 2.0 high spec which is only 10K more than the 1.6?

Invitations have been sent to us for the media test drive to take place later this month. From what I hear, there will be a 1.6A and 2.0A variant.

can i come ?

yummy looks sexy... the forte i mean!
Forte Video


this one looks smarter...
Forte Smarter

this ad says it all...
Forte Have it all

Kevin,
Our Kia Rondo 2.0L DOHC CVVT is using Theta II engine right? So, Forte is using the same engine as Rondo / Optima?

The GEMA engine from Hyundai-Kia Motors R&D Center
The GEMA engine. Hyundai-Kia Motors R&DCenter received US$57 million in royalties from Mitsubishi and Chryslerfor the Theta engine. I guess that means Hyundai-Kia holds most of theintellectual property for the engine and Mitsu/Chrysler were more likecustomers. Here's some info:

Some info on the fuel-efficient Kia Rondo 2.0L DOHC CVVT Theta II engine. Here's the CVVT vendor - http://www.morsetec.com/ and the GEMA site - http://www.gemaengine.com/ which doesn't seem to be pushed by the alliance any more these days.

The Hyundai-Kia Theta (G4KC) is a gasoline 4-cylinder automobileengine family. This is the third all-aluminum engine of Hyundai MotorCompany debuted in the fourth-generation Hyundai Sonata sedan(codenamedNF) and Kia Optima (codenamed MG).

It features hollow stainless-steel DOHC with powder-metal camlobes, pent-roof combustion chamber and shimless bucket tappets in thecylinder head. BorgWarner Morse TEC supplies the complete set of timingsystem that uses the company's proprietary silent timing chains.CVVT(Continuously-variable valve timing) works on the intake side.

The aluminum alloy engine block, which is formed usinghigh-pressure die-cast method, has a unique Metaldyne-suppliedcassette-type balance shaft module with a two-stage oil pump built-in.In the lower-end, the block is reinforced by a ladder frame. Othernotable features include fracture-split sinter-forged connecting rodsand stainless-steel exhaust manifold.

Theta's EMS(engine management system) software is EMS-II fromSiemens VDO and the 32-bit PCM(Powertrain Control Module) calculatesthe amount of intake air by utilizing a contamination-proof hot-filmtype MAF(mass air flow) sensor.

Chrysler Corporation began production of a modified version ofTheta, dubbed World Engine, in Dundee, Michigan in October 2005.Chrysler engineered their own air intake system and exhaust manifoldwhich is made of gray cast iron. The World Engine also differs in theEMS as it measures the amount of intake air indirectly using a MAPsensor, another cost-saving feature of the Chrysler-modified engine.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) is currently building aTheta II engine shop on the grounds of their Montgomery, Alabamaautomobile factory. The shop will build only the Theta II engine forboth the Hyundai plant and the new Kia Plant in West Point, GA. It isscheduled to be completed by August 2008.

The engine is used in:

HYUNDAI-KIA
Kia RONDO
Kia OPTIMA
Kia FORTE
Kia FORTE KOUP
Hyundai SONATA
Hyundai GENESIS COUPE 2.0

MITSUBISHI (4B1)
Mitsubishi LANCER

CHRYSLER
Dodge Caliber
Jeep Patriot 4x2
Jeep Compass 4x2
Dodge Avenger (Export)
Chrylser Sebring (Export)