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2010 Kia Forte

Overview

MSRP Price Range:	$13,695 - $17,495
Invoice Price Range:	$13,430 - $16,660
Price With Options:	3 Trims Available
Rebates/Incentives:	Available

MSN Ratings & Reviews

User Rating:	9.1	Read Reviews
MSN Autos Rating:	N/A	Read Reviews

Overall Test Score:

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New for 2010 Kia Forte

The 2010 Kia Forte is an all-new compact sedan, offered in LX, EX and SX trim levels. The LX and EX are powered by a 156-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder combined with either a standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. The sporty SX is powered by a 173-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic with Sportmatic manual-shift mode. The optional Fuel Economy Package, available with the 2.0-liter engine, includes the five-speed automatic transmission, Motor Drive Power Steering, low-rolling resistance tires and aerodynamic enhancements to achieve a fuel-economy rating of 36 mpg highway.

Flash Drive: 2010 Kia Forte EX

Staffers at MSN Autos take a quick spin in the 2010 Kia Forte EX.

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Short Take

Kia has replaced the Spectra with the Forte. The 2010 model went on sale this spring and has a tauter suspension than the Spectra did. Antilock brakes and electronic stability control are standard.

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