起亚在今年北美车展发布了2017款福瑞迪。新车在外观上轻度改款，包括新的前保险杠和虎鼻格栅，现在与前大灯连成一体，这与2016款Optima一样。车尾是一对新的尾灯组，可以选装LED光源。2017款福瑞迪还增加了一个新的车型——福瑞迪S，该车定位在入门级的LX和顶级款EX车型之间。这款车采用运动调校悬挂，16英寸合金轮圈，LED日间行驶灯和后扰流器。所有车型都标配驾驶模式选择系统，可提供正常、节油或运动模式。此外，新车还提供多种安全和辅助驾驶系统，包括自动紧急制动，前方碰撞警示，车道改变警示，车道保持辅助等。新车最大变化是搭载了一台2.0升阿特金森循环直列四缸引擎，它替代了原来的1.8升引擎，搭配六速手动或自动变速器。而EX车型搭载另一台2.0升引擎，搭配六速自动变速器。起亚表示，该车功率和油耗将在未来几周后新车临近上市时公布。

 

2017 Kia Forte gets design and tech update for Detroit

Kia has refreshed the Forte just in time for the 2016 North American International Auto Show, where we are live bringing exclusive photos.

 

The 2017 Forte receives subtle visual changes including a new front bumper with ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille, now connected to the headlights – just like on the 2016 Optima. At the back there’s a pair of new taillights with optional LED technology.

 

The facelifted model will be offered with a new trim level – the sporty S that sits between the entry-level LX and the range-topping EX models. It comes with a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, and a rear spoiler.

 

All trims will come as standard with Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver to choose from Normal, Eco, or Sport driving modes. The 2017 Forte also features a variety of safety and assistance systems, including autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, lane change warning, lane keep assist, etc.

 

Probably the biggest hews here is the addition of a 2.0-liter Atkinson inline 4-cylinder engine that replaces the 1.8 motor of the outgoing model. It can be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a revised six-speed automatic. The EX models will be powered by another 2.0-liter engine, paired to a six-speed auto transmission.

 

Kia says power ratings and fuel economy figures will be released closer to launch, expected in a few weeks. Information about the 2017 Forte Koup will be released at a later date.