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Kia’s New “Koupe” with a K

I wanted a sport car that wouldn’t break the bank.  After all, I am at university, and I had quickly realized that auto loans for college students come with high interest due to lack of credit history and meager income.  I ended up settling on the Kia Forte coupe.  Actually, they call it the “Koupe” with a K.  Handling is responsive, though the ride is quite stiff, and crash test ratings are very impressive given the price range of this model. 

Overall, I have to say that I’m happy.  With 34 miles per gallon on the freeway, my jaunts home from school don’t drain my bank account like my old pickup did, and the 156 horse engine is as peppy as I needed.  I paired my engine to a manual 5 speed transmission to up the sportiness of the overall package.