Kia officially launched the long-awaited five-door version of its popular Forte in the Canadian market today. Marketed as the Forte5-Door, the new hatchback builds on the popular Forte compact sedan and Forte Koup by employing another practical yet modern iteration of the platform.

“The Forte5-Door is another key ingredient to the design-led transformation that Kia Motors is currently in the midst of” said Maria Soklis, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kia Canada Inc. “The Forte5-Door provides Canadians the practicality and utility that is expected from our already successful Forte line-up”.

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The Forte5-Door retains almost all styling cues from the successful Forte sedan, including a front fascia design that has been adapted by the sedan and Koup for 2011. The Forte5-Door completely differentiates the rear view from the Forte sedan. The rear of the vehicle includes a two-tone bumper on the SX package complemented by an integrated chrome exhaust tip as well as wrap around, multi-layer composite rear tail lamps. Available outside mirror LED turn signals and unique 16″ and 17″ alloy wheels also complement the look of the Forte5-Door.

The upscale interior of the Forte5-Door is replete with an impressive list of standard and optional equipment. Standard features on the base LX model include six airbags, anti-whiplash front headrests, power windows and locks, four speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with AUX and USB inputs, voice activated Bluetooth, and steering wheel audio controls. The EX model adds two more speakers, telescopic steering wheel, and heated front seats. The top-of-the-line SX model adds Sirius satellite radio, automatic climate control, leather trimmed interior, supervision instrument cluster, and metallic interior accents. Push-button keyless start, navigation, rear-view camera, and auto-dimming interior mirrors are available on the SX Luxury trim.

The 2011 Forte5-Door door has two engine offerings including the 2.0-litre Theta II and the 2.4-litre Theta II engine. The 2.0L engine produces 156 horsepower and 144 lb.ft of torque. Tne larger 2.4L generates a hearty 173 horsepower and 168 lb.ft of torque. Both are mated to a standard 6-speed manual tranny or an available 6-speed auto.

In Canada, the 2011 Forte5-Door starts at $16,995 for the LX model. The EX model stickers at $19,195, while the SX model starts at $22,495 and tops out at $26,195 for the SX Luxury with automatic transmission.

Your Kia Dealer in Red Deer, Scott Kia has all the latest 2011 models, along with a huge inventory of used cars, trucks and SUV’s. Let us find the perfect new or used car in Red Deer for you today. Check us out at www.scottkia.ca

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Buying a used car of any type can be a confusing process. You not only have to look through dozens upon dozens of varieties and models of used cars Red Deer, but you also have to make the best possible financial decision for your needs…and that financial decision certainly can take some time to complete.

We’re happy to help you find the right answers and solutions so that you can buy the best possible used car for your needs – no matter what those needs are. Here are just a few reasons why we think you should buy your next used car from the dealership:

Warranty

One of the most important things for many of our customers is reliability. When you buy a used car in Red Deer, having a used car that will last for years to come is important. Many people take a look at used cars and think that because the cars have been owned before, they will not be able to have a used car that will be durable. However, we provide a warranty for all of our used cars so that you can have enhanced peace of mind knowing that if anything goes wrong with your used car, it can be repaired or serviced. Many things are covered by this warranty, but contact us for specifics.

Financing

We offer competitive financing opportunities to make it even easier for our customers to be able to afford to buy their used cars in Red Deer from us. These financing opportunities may include used car loans (including bad credit car loans), special rates, and even trade-in opportunities.

Variety

We work hard to maintain a wide variety of used cars so that our customers can have access to an amazing selection. You can view the used car inventory from the comfort of your own home or office by accessing the inventory online. You can also check our inventory out in person by stopping by our dealership.

Service

We perform a complete inspection of every used car that we sell before we ever even put it on the lot. After this inspection, we are proud to provide ongoing service of your used car. Having a reliable mechanic that knows your car is key when you’re trying to get the longest lasting used car.

Contact Scott Kia, your Red Deer Kia Dealer today at www.scottkia.ca for more reasons to buy a used car in Red Deer from the dealership or to get started with your selection today!

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We’re in the used car business because we love selling used cars in Red Deer to people to help them get mobile without breaking their bank accounts. However, while we are able to find thousands of used cars of all makes and models to suit the specific needs and preferences of our customers, there are times when we won’t let a customer buy a used car. After all, we want our customers to be safe and to have a used car that gives them value for years to come. Here are some of those times we won’t let you buy a used car:

If the Car Has a Bad History

From time to time, we come across used cars that look wonderful on the outside. They often have shiny new paint and may even have fresh upholstery and features on the inside, like new speakers or console parts. From the looks of it, this type of car has been well-cared for and maintained. It would seem like the perfect car for one of our customers!

However, if a used car looks too good to be true, we always do our homework to look further. Every time we come across a used car in Red Deer - whether it looks like a dream car or not – we take the time to get a vehicle history report. A vehicle history report is a report that all used cars have and is based on the VIN number that is associated with each individual car. This VIN number is recorded by a mechanic or auto body repair person every time he or she has to perform major work on a car.

In the example of the car above, it would be possible that the car has all new features because of flood or fire damage. In such a case, all of the superficial fixes in the world would not make us comfortable enough to resell the car to one of our customers. After all, you never know what damage could be lying just beneath the surface of those repairs, such as a cracked frame or axel.

If the Car is Too Expensive for a Budget

Many of our customers come to us with set budgets. These budgets are often determined by income, other debts, spending habits and more. We will work closely with our customers to ensure that the car they purchase suits their budget. We will often even finance the purchase of the vehicle for our customers.

However, if a customer wishes to purchase a car that is just outside of their budget, we will encourage him or her to investigate other, more affordable options. Long term financial comfort is important to us and we never want to encourage a customer to purchase a car that will put undue financial strain on them or their family.

Contact us today at www.scottkia.ca  for more information about our financial planning counselors or to learn about how you can get behind the wheel of a used car you love – and can rely on!

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