Kia has the right to start bragging about their new compact sedan--the stylishly modern, yet extremely practical 2010 Forte. Consumers can say "Good-bye" to the Spectra and "Hello" to the new Forte with its elegant exterior styling and advanced features that come standard and affordable. "The Forte has many of the elements of much more expensive cars, yet it’s still one of the least expensive small sedans," says thecarconnection.com in their review. Motortrend also commented, "After our stint behind the Forte's well-executed multi-function steering wheel, we'd put it right up there with the best the compact segment has to offer." The three trim styles include the EX, LX, and SX, all of which come with either manual or automatic transmission. All of the trims come with FWD. The SX trim sports the most interior and exterior features with the EX following close behind. Standard features for these trims include steering-wheel mounted cruise control and heated power mirrors. While still sparsely equipped, the LX trims still come with an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with Sirius satellite radio and 4 speakers. The EX and LX trims come with a 156 hp, 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine and the SX trims come with a 173 hp, 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine.
Mechanical equipment that gives the new Kia Forte good handling and ride conditions includes hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum front vented disc and solid rear disc brakes with ABS, and engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering. The suspension features include rear suspension with a torsion beam, coil springs, and stabilizer bar and front suspension with MacPherson struts, coil springs, and a stabilizer.
The exterior of the 2010 Kia Forte is causing some lingering glances. "The svelte Forte doesn’t have any awkward angles, and a nice wide stance from the front and back somehow matches the flowing, elegant roofline," says thecarconnection.com. Standard exterior features include body-color door handles, variable intermittent windshield wipers, auto-off clear-lens halogen headlights, and tinted glass with a windshield sunshade band.
Interior accommodations for the new Forte include a six-way adjustable driver's seat, USB and auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls, rear cup holders, and an EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor.
The 2010 Kia Forte includes a large assortment of standard safety features including advanced safety features like Electronic Stability Control, a Traction Control System, a Brake Assist System, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. You'll also appreciate three sets of standard airbags which include dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. The seatbelt features include front and rear 3-point seat belts, front seat-belt pretensioners with force belt limiters, and height-adjustable front seat belt anchors. Other important safety features include front and rear crumple zones, side-impact door beams, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), and rear child safety door locks.
Quality You Can Trust: The 2010 Kia Forte EX 5M | Base Price: $15,995 |
 At the heart of the 2010 Kia Forte 2.0L EX 5M lies a 156-hp, 2.0-liter DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) four-cylinder engine mated to five-speed manual transmission. You'll also certainly appreciate its EPA-estimated 25 MPG for city driving and 32 MPG on the highway.
Inside, you'll benefit from the trim's host of convenience features, including dual map lights, a tilt steering column, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sirius audio system with six speakers. Additional exterior equipment includes dual body-color heated power mirrors with turn-signal indicators and 16" alloy wheels.
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With Three Free Months of Sirius Satellite Radio and Power Door Locks with Remote Keyless Entry You'll Have a Grand Old Time Driving This Kia | Base Price: $16,995 |
 This 2010 Kia Forte EX FWD comes with an efficient 156 hp, 2.0-liter DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The fuel economy rating is 25/34 MPG city/highway. Now that's a lot of fuel savings!
The exterior features include alloy wheels and dual body-color heated power mirrors with turn-signal indicators.
Interior features that will make your drive more pleasant include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, a tilt steering column, and steering-wheel mounted cruise control. An AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with Sirius satellite radio and 6 speakers also comes standard. The rear seat comes with 60/40 split folding rear seats with a center armrest and adjustable headrests.
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Jump in the 2010 5M Forte LX | Base Price: $13,695 |
 This LX trim features a five-speed manual transmission and runs on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; it has all the same features as its 4A counterpart including cloth seat trim, the AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sirius audio system and tilt steering column.
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Beautiful and Affordable: Choose the 2010 Kia Forte LX 4A Today! | Base Price: $14,695 |
 Under the hood of the 2010 Kia Forte LX 4A lies a 2.0-liter DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) four-cylinder engine mated to four-speed automatic transmission, delivering 156 horsepower and 144 pound per feet of torque. The trim also boasts a fuel economy of 25/34 MPG for city/highway driving.
This trim rides smoothly on 15-inch steel wheels, and comes equipped with body-color remote mirrors. Inside, you'll enjoy a tilt steering column and an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sirius audio system with four speakers.
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Dual Body-Color Heated Power Mirrors with Turn-Signal Indicators Come Standard on the 2010 Forte SX Trims | Base Price: $17,495 |
 The sporty 2010 Forte SX Manual comes with a more powerful 173 horsepower, 2.4-liter DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing four-cylinder engine, as well as sport-tuned suspension and six-speed manual transmission. The fuel economy rating is 22/32 MPG city/highway.
Exterior features for this trim include alloy wheels, front fog lights, and dual body-color heated power mirrors with turn-signal indicators.
Interior features that make your drive easier include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, steering-wheel mounted cruise control, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and a supervision guage cluster with a trip computer. The interior of the SX also includes stylish accents such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, metal-finish interior accents, and metal pedals. You'll also enjoy surfing the channels with Sirius Satellite Radio which comes standard with the audio package on this Kia. Other audio features include AM/FM/CD/MP3 capabilities and 6 speakers.
Standard seating features for the SX includes sport cloth seat trim, and 60/40 split folding rear seats with a center armrest and adjustable rear headrests.
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The New Kia Forte SX Treats You to a Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Cruise Control and Stylish Interior Accents | Base Price: $18,495 |
 The new 2010 Forte SX Automatic comes with a strong 173 horsepower 2.4-liter DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing four-cylinder engine, as well as five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and sport-tuned suspension. The MPGs are 23/31 city/highway.
Exterior features for this trim include alloy wheels, front fog lights, and dual body-color heated power mirrors with turn-signal indicators.
Convenient interior features include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, steering-wheel mounted cruise control, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and a supervision guage cluster with a trip computer. The interior of the SX also includes stylish accents such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, metal-finish interior accents, and metal pedals. You'll also enjoy surfing the channels with Sirius Satellite Radio which comes standard with the audio package on this Kia. Other audio features include AM/FM/CD/MP3 capabilities and 6 speakers.
Standard seating features for the SX include sport cloth seat trim and 60/40 split folding rear seats with a center armrest and adjustable rear headrests.
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| Base Standard Equipment |
| Mechanical Standard Equipment |
| Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Rear torsion beam suspension |
| Front and rear disc brakes |
| Front MacPherson strut suspension - With stabilizer bar |
| Multi-port fuel injection |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Body-color exterior door handles |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| 5-mph bumpers |
| Roof-moounted antenna |
| Body-color rear garnish |
| Clear-lens headlamps with auto-off |
| Seating Standard Features |
| Six-way adjustable driver's seat |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Dual front advanced airbags |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags |
| Full-length side curtain airbags |
| Front active headrests |
| Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Front and rear crumple zones |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters |
| Front three-point seat belts |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Internal emergency trunk release |
| Impact absorbing steering column |
| Rear three-point seat belts (3) |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| Limited Basic Warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Limited Powertrain Warranty - 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty - 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Garment hook |
| Cargo area light |
| Dome light |
| Day/night interior rearview mirror |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors |
| Rear window defroster |
| Solar glass |
| Tinted glass with windshield sunshade band |
| Digital clock |
| Fuel door, hood and trunk release |
| Center console with armrest and storage area |
| Dual front cup holders |
| Dual 12-volt power outlets |
| Front door map pockets - With bottle holder |
| Tachometer |
| Bluetooth hands-free connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls |
| USB and auxiliary input jacks |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite audio system |
