Ovaltine Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Kia Forte is compact in style http://detnews.com/article/20090709/OPINIO...ompact+in+style Kia Motors is on a roll. It's going faster than a hamster in a running wheel. And that's not a bad thing. Earlier this year, the South Korean carmaker introduced the Kia Soul -- an urban compact van that has grabbed the imagination of younger buyers. It's sharp, stylish and affordable. Now it's rolling out something for these young buyers' parents: The 2010 Kia Forte. Smartly outfitted and well-priced, the Forte may create a conundrum for typical compact consumers. The Forte LX starts at a mere $13,695, not including shipping. The mid-range model, the Forte EX, stays under the $16,000 and a nicely loaded SX model starts at $17,195. Crazy Eddie should do the commercials for Kia because these prices are "Innnnn-Saannnnee!" <snip> Lots of compact cars have the excitement of a washing machine. They need to work every time the driver turns the key. They need to provide good gas mileage and stay on the road year after year. Some drivers don't have a passion for their ride; they simply need it to get on with more interesting parts of their lives. The Kia Forte could change some of their minds. This compact is more than just a piece of transportation. It will take you from point A to B in comfort and style. When you arrive, you'll even have a little money left over to spend on something fun. -Ovaltine Edited July 10, 2009 by Ovaltine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeHuman Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 On the way it looks, it's the 2nd Kia that I like. I liked the styling of the Sorento when it 1st came out also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigner92 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 On the way it looks, it's the 2nd Kia that I like. I liked the styling of the Sorento when it 1st came out also. 2nd for me too...but i like the soul and the forte koup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Car Examiner Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 "Some drivers don't have a passion for their ride; they simply need it to get on with more interesting parts of their lives. The Kia Forte could change some of their minds... ...you'll even have a little money left over to spend on something fun." This seems contradictory, and I'd lean more toward the latter sentiment. The Forte is no segment buster; it does the same thing as everyone else, in most ways pretty much as well as everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 2nd for me too...but i like the soul and the forte koup. I agree, I like the Soul as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 The front end still reminds me of the Saturn ION. :shudder: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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