2014 KIA Forte Owners Manual Guide Pdf - 2014 Forte four- door sedan that is composed in large canvas . At 106.3 inches, the wheelbase of wqzxc the new Forte withdrawn by 2.0 inches above that of the previous sedan . In addition , the overall length has been extended to 179.5 , a gain of 1.2 inches , a width of 0.2 inch expands to 70.1 , and the height has been reduced an inch to 56.5 inches .
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Developed under the baton of Peter Schreyer , former Audi designer who has revitalized Kia styling , Forte latest , fifth generation in a compact series - company car , an eye pleaser . The revised sheetmetal dimensions define a more sculpted along the sides , lending character to the previous profile that was pretty bland , and the overall shape is very reminiscent of the Honda Civic . In addition, the shell , which is composed of 63 percent high-tensile steel , is 37 percent stiffer in torsional rigidity , says Kia , and up to 280 kilograms less in the street .
There is a novelty under the hood , too . Forte offers two new four-cylinder engine options , one for each of his two trim levels . Base LX is towed by the 1.8 - liter rated for 148 horsepower and 131 lb - ft of torque , this one borrowed from Hyundai Elantra parts bin . Moved uptown to the Forte EX nets 2.0 - liter with 173 horsepower and 154 lb - ft . Both have dual overhead cams , 16 valves , and variable valve timing , and both share a cylindrical hole 81 - mm . The 2.0 has a longer stroke ( 97 mm ) , a higher compression ratio ( 11.5:1 vs. 10.3 ) , and direct injection . A manual transmission is a six - speed is available , but only with the 1.8 liter engine . A six- speed automatic is optional there and standard on the EX .
Suspension components on front struts , rear torsion - beam axle , coil over - the same for both trim levels , and a wqzxc system of new electric power - steering LX and EX sharing . Forte revised chassis engineers noticed the front suspension geometry and steering larger bushing - system , both of which aim to improve the response and feel centers .
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