March launch for Forte Koup, Forte 6-Speed

Naza Kia Sdn Bhd, local distributor of Kia Motors vehicles, will launch the highly-anticipated Forte Koup and the Forte 6-Speed sedan on March 3.

The Forte Koup is Kia's first-ever two-door coupe and embodies the brand's current design-led transformation.

Naza Kia said the car raises the bar in its segment with impressive style and a blend of comfort, technology, performance and safety features.

"As for the Forte 6-Speed, a great car just got better. It now features a range of premium features that will make it even more competitive in its segment," Naza Kia chief operating officer Datuk Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said in a statement.

The Forte 6-Speed is set to increase the popularity of the multiple award winning sedan.

"To date, we have sold 5,781 units of the Forte since its launch in November 2009 and we are confident sales will increase following the launch of the Forte 6-Speed," Syed Hafiz added.

The new and enhanced Forte 6-Speed now comes with a host of premium features such as a new six-speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth connectivity for cellular phones and a rear-view camera.

"Both the Forte Koup and Forte 6-Speed will further enhance the Kia brand in the market. The new Forte Koup showcases performance-inspired, aggressive and smooth styling and we believe it will be a hit in the market," Syed Hafiz added.