Upgraded Forte Sedan and Soul Urban Passenger Vehicle Showcase Numerous
Accessory Possibilities
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) returns to the Las
Vegas Convention center and brings stylized and enhanced concept vehicles for
display at the 2009 SEMA Show. Also returning this year to the KMA booth are
DJ-spun tunes by a local artist to help fully showcase the enthusiast-focused
White Forte sedan and Black "Sinister" Soul, based on the highly popular
compact sedan and urban passenger vehicles launched earlier this year.
"The SEMA Show offers manufacturers the freedom to really push the boundaries
of customization, which is exactly what we have done with the White Forte
concept and Black Sinister Soul concept," said Michael Sprague, vice president
of marketing, KMA. "These two vehicles expand upon the design evolution of
the Kia brand and convey the extensive personalization and customization
options we provide for consumers and tuners."
Black "Sinister" Soul
Based on the emotion-evoking and highly personalized Soul urban passenger
vehicle, the Black "Sinister" Soul offers aftermarket enthusiasts an even more
aggressive stance than the production version. Lowered and enhanced with
20-inch black rims with machined accents and smoked-out headlamps and tail
lamps, the Black "Sinister" Soul presents an impressively menacing profile.
A matte sinister black exterior paint job by Buck Wild Designs with Spectral
gray accents and black-out custom trim, the Sinister Soul is like none other
on the road. Inside is an all-black color scheme with silver-gray accents on
the upper seatbacks, as well as an upgraded sport shifter to complete the
look.
Also special to the Sinister Soul is the 11-speaker 1,300-watt sound system,
provided by Infinity Audio Systems. For the serious audiophile and
enthusiast, Infinity outfitted the Sinister Soul with powerful performance and
space-efficient components. The advanced Infinity Kappa Series Class-D
full-range 500-watt amplifier drives 125 watts per channel through four
channels. Two Reference Series 6-1/2-inch two-way loudspeakers and two
Reference Series 6-1/2-inch component systems deliver increased bass output
and higher efficiency, along with edge-driven textile dome tweeters for
greater power handling and reduced distortion at high output levels.
For those looking to up the bass with low-frequency effects, Infinity employed
a pair of 12-inch single voice coil (SVC) subwoofers, driven separately by an
800-watt amplifier. Both subwoofers and both amplifiers are housed in a
specially-designed, sealed enclosure with a surprisingly compact footprint.
The subwoofer enclosure has been designed to fit into the rear of the Soul
hatch area and can be easily removed if the extra transportation or storage
space is needed.
White Forte Sedan
Joining the black Sinister Soul this year at SEMA is a sleek, modified concept
of the Forte sedan. Sporting 18-inch 5Zigen wheels, a custom catback exhaust
and a lowered stance, this new Forte concept offers a decidedly spunkier
profile aimed directly at the tuner crowd. The concept version also benefits
from a Kia-designed accessory body kit and rear spoiler, as well as a custom
paint job with blacked-out roof and side mirrors.
The upgraded interior with gunmetal accents and a carbon fiber sport shifter
also improve upon the already technologically-focused interior of the
production Forte. For the enthusiast and audiophile, Infinity Sound Systems
outfitted the White Forte concept with a nine-speaker, 360-watt sound system
with a subwoofer built into a custom enclosure on the right side of the trunk.
Kia Motors Product Line
Kia Motors America offers a dynamic and diverse product line to meet the needs
of all lifestyles. The vehicle line features the stylish and all-new Forte
compact sedan and all-new two-door Forte Koup, the highly personalizable Soul,
functional Rondo CUV, award-winning Sedona minivan, purposeful Optima midsize
sedan and versatile yet fuel-efficient Rio and Rio5 subcompacts. The vehicle
line also features the affordably luxurious Borrego and value-packed Sportage
SUVs, while the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV arrives in showrooms in January 2010.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors
Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of
vehicles through more than 650 dealers throughout the United States. For 2008,
KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia
Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe
and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are
exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise."
Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA."
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available
at its Web site - www.kia.com. For media information, including photography,
visit www.kiamedia.com.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
Alex Fedorak of Kia Motors America, +1-949-468-4813, Afedorak@kiausa.com, or
Shelby Hunt of Zeno Group, +1-310-566-3985, Shelby.hunt@zenogroup.com, for Kia
Motors America
