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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Remote keyless entry
Remote keyless entry system operations Lock (1) All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the lock button is pressed. If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink ...

Storage compartment
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep ...

Wipers and washers
Windshield wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped) A : Wiper speed control · MIST/ – Single wipe · OFF – Off · INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped) · LO – Low w ...