2010 Kia Forte
The all-new Forte is replacing Kia's best-seller, the Spectra, in the company's lineup for 2010. Can this smartly designed sedan grab more market share from the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Chevy Cobalt and Ford Focus than its highly popular predecessor? It's a tall order, but we believe the Forte has the tools to pull it off. Attributes like sleek body lines, an athletic powertrain, outstanding fuel economy and an attractive price tag all point to success.
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Interior Design and Special Features
The Sorento's interior is class-competitive in both design and materials,
with a look that is restrained but sophisticated. Dashboard plastics are hard to
the touch but look good. The audio and cl ...
Powertrains and Performance
The standard engine on the LX is a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine. It
generates 140 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque and is mated to either a
five-speed manual transmission or a fou ...
THE VERDICT
Kia won’t release pricing for the Optima for another few weeks, but we’re
assured it will come in at under $20,000 to start and we expect it to undercut
(slightly) the Sonata, which starts at ...