2010 Kia Forte debuts at Chicago Auto Show

While there is some guff being given that the new Kia Forte resembles the Civic too much, the replacement for the Spectra made its debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and got some decent reviews. The car will go on sale more than likely in Summer 2009 but could be earlier. Here are some specs:

--Price: $15,000 (est.)
--Base cars have a 153-hp four, and five-speed manual and four-speed automatic trannies. The SX edition spools up 173 hp with a 2.4-liter four, and teams it to a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic.
--The base engine has a "fuel economy package" available and will include a 5-speed automatic transmission, electric power steering and low-rolling resistance tires. Kia has noted that these packages will give the Forte a class-leading fuel-economy rating of 36 mpg on the highway.
--EX and SX models will add a 6-speaker surround audio system with steering-wheel controls, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and cruise control.
--SX models will also come with a telescoping steering column, sport cloth seats with red stitching, a rear spoiler, sport suspension, larger front brakes and P215/45R17 tires on alloy wheels.
--Sunroof and leather upholstery will be optional.

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