First Drive: 2010 Kia Forte
The Forte is technically the successor to the Spectra, but it is really so much more than that. This time, Kia decided to leave the help of the rocked-out Soul hamsters behind and instead concentrate on product, not marketing – though we do like the hamsters. The main competitors in the segment include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda Mazda3 and when you add in the secondary targets of the Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cobalt, it shows why anyone would need to strike hard when attempting to show up as a seriously dominant player that sells on more than just low prices.
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Overview
Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2009 Kia Optima midsize sedan at the
New York International Auto Show. On sale in early fall, the refreshed Optima
offers a completely modified exterior, whic ...
Trunk
Outside the vehicle
• To open the trunk, insert the key into
the lock and turn it to the right (clockwise).
• To close the trunk, use both hands to
push the trunk lid down. Check to see
if ...
Large Trunk
The large trunk has a low, wide opening and a lid that raises easily on gas
struts. Rear seatbacks can be flipped forward for more cargo space, but they
don't sit entirely flat. The pass-through a ...