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Kia Forte TD

2008 – 2012

The Kia Forte, also known as the K3 in Asia, Forte K3/Shuma in China, and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia, is a compact car produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia since mid-2008. It replaced the Kia Spectra in various markets and is offered in different body styles including a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback. Key Points: 1. The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008, replacing the Kia Spectra. 2. It is available in the form of a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback. 3. The car is known as the K3 in Asia, Forte K3/Shuma in China, and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia. 4. In Europe, the Kia Ceed is offered in place of the Forte, with the exception of Russia and Ukraine. 5. In some markets like Costa Rica, Australia, and Brazil, the Forte is marketed as the Kia Cerato, replacing the previous version of the Cerato. 6. The second generation of the Forte was marketed as the Cerato Forte in Colombia and Singapore. 7. The Naza Automotive Manufacturing company in Malaysia has been assembling and selling the vehicle since 2009 under the name Naza Forte. These details highlight the global presence of the Kia Forte under various

3 versions of the Kia Forte TD

Version	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Kia Forte TD GDi	2008 to 2012	Inline-four	104 kW (140 hp)	167 Nm	—	Manual	FWD	SEDAN
Kia Forte TD KOUP	2008 to 2012	Inline-four	130 kW (175 hp)	228 Nm	7.9s	Manual	FWD	COUPE
Kia Forte TD VGT	2008 to 2012	Inline-four	95 kW (128 hp)	263 Nm	—	Auto	FWD	SEDAN