The 2010 Kia Forte, a replacement for the dull Spectra, is one the first salvos in Kia's battle to enhance its image. Perhaps the 173 HP, six-speed manual-equipped SX will find its target. Similar to the already debuted Korean 2009 Kia Forte, the new Forte was supposed to be the new Spectra. We're guessing the company decided to move away from the name, which didn't have much of a positive reputation in this country.  Available in LX, SX or EX trim, the Forte has a leg up on its predecessor in both the style and features departments. Both the LX and EX versions get a 2.0-liter DOHC fourbanger good for 156 HP and 144 lb-ft of torque featuring CVVT. The sporty SX gets a 2.4-liter inline-four delivering 173 HP, which they claim is more powerful than the most powerful versions of the Toyota Corolla and 2010 Mazda3. Ahem, 2010 Mazdaspeed3. Boasting aside, it's a lot of power for a small Kia. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the Kia Spectra has some sleeper potential.

The list of options is fairly high for a small car, including standard Bluetooth and an audio input jack and USB port for iPod connectivity. Move up to the EX or SX packages and a six-speed system with steering wheel controls is also available. Full details in the press release below. 

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		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7734 BRIGHT SILVER NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$18,975
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7658 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$19,225
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7742 BRIGHT SILVER NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$19,680
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7710 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,015
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7718 BRIGHT SILVER NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,015
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7655 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,225
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7688 Clear White NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,480
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7694 Spicy Red NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,480
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7705 TITANIUM NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$20,730
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7695 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,080
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7669 Clear White NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,280
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7732 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,280
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7733 BRIGHT SILVER NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,280
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7749 Spicy Red NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,280
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7724 Metal Bronze NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,500
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7725 DARK CHERRY NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,500
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7726 Ebony Black NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,500
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # 7730 Spicy Red NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,500
		2010 KIA FORTE Stock # A5827612 Clear White NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,500
		2010 KIA FORTE KOUP Stock # 7737 Corsa_blue NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		n/a
		2010 KIA FORTE KOUP Stock # 7746 Clear White NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,280
		2010 KIA FORTE KOUP Stock # A5168937 Corsa Blue NOT SPECIFIED 2.0 4 CYL.		Quote Test Drive Financing Email Friend		$21,320
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