CNN report about Kia’s new image
Swift Kia in Davis was #1 in Sales Volume in District 4 of Western Region in the month of September 2009.
Swift Kia in Davis was #1 in Sales Volume in District 4 of Western Region in the month of September 2009.
In the compact car market, competition is stiff, and contenders are plentiful. When thinking of a high-performance sedan with both style and value, it’s a challenge to narrow it down to just one top pick. After driving the 2010 Kia Forte, it’s clear to see that this car is a worthy, if not surprising, choice for NADAguides.com “Car of the Month” for August. Not many cars can boast a full package when it comes to design features, price, performance and fuel economy, but the Forte leaves a lasting impression with all that and more.
NADAguides.com Awards 2010 Kia Forte Car of the Month for August
Available in three trims, LX, EX and SX, pricing for the all-new Forte compact sedan starts at $13,695¹ for the LX trim, while the Forte EX begins at $15,795. Moving up to the SX trim, pricing begins at $17,195. In addition to competitive pricing, Forte comes well-stocked with a long list of standard amenities, starting with a standard four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary service². Also standard on all models is an auxiliary audio input jack and USB port for connecting personal MP3 players³ as well as Bluetooth®4 connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls, which enables hands-free operation for all compatible cell phones.
Along with appealing standard convenience elements, Forte showcases numerous class-leading features, including class-leading passenger volume of 96.8 cubic feet, class-leading horsepower of 156 with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a class-leading combination of standard safety features with active front headrests, advanced two-stage airbags, front seat-mounted and side curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with an antilock brake system (ABS), brake assist (BAS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC), a traction control system (TCS) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
1 Starting MSRPs exclude freight ($695), title, taxes, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices set by dealer and may vary.
2 Customers must obtain SIRIUS subscription after trial period if they wish to retain service. SIRIUS three-month complimentary service not available in Canada, AK or HI. For full terms and conditions please visit SIRIUS.com. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
3 Accessory cable required for MP3 device. Cable and MP3 device sold separately.
4 A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetooth wordmark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth Sig, Inc.
While other automakers are mired in the muck of one of the worst auto slumps in history, Kia is busy going about the business of reinventing itself. Flush with confidence after the recent successful launch of its all-new Soul, Kia has reloaded and is firing another shot across the bow of its competition with the 2010 Kia Forte, its new bread-and-butter car that replaces the Spectra.
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First Drive: 2010 Kia Forte - Motor Trend
We are expecting our first kia Forte models within a week.
MarketWatch.com has a review of 2010 Kia Soul.
As the test week rolled along, I warmed up nicely to the Soul. It was kind of like someone discovering at age 40 that they liked Aretha Franklin. The neat styling, welcoming interior, good storage space for this size vehicle and its solid build won me over.
By week's end, the Soul had moved to the top of the list of my favorite compact boxy cars, sans a week in the new Nissan Cube. It's good fun to run errands in and Kia's 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty should not be overlooked.
2010 Kia Soul Buy this box and you get curves By Ron Amadon, MarketWatch.
2010 Kia Soul has been a hit and we can't seem to keep them in stock. Get yours now!

2010 Kia Soul Interior
Kia's new Soul shows the company has a sense of humor and a sense of adventure.
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The boxy shape is appealingly honest. Rectangles are just what they appear to be — roomy containers. And when designers start with a box, delightful things happen to passenger space and comfort.
For a little car — same length as a Honda Fit — Soul packages enough space to haul adults and their gear in comfort, though three-across in back is a skosh tight. But fore-aft room is generous. In fact, the back seat has nearly as much legroom as most cars' front seats — meaning it has a lot more than most rear seats.
Lanky adults can sit back there without rubbing knees against the back of the front seat, even when it's back far enough for tall folks in front.
For another thing, a box swallows a lot more stuff than you'd get inside a car with the same footprint but a sloping roofline.
Tiny Kia Soul is a boxy cutie with plenty of space and style - USA Today
We couldn't agree more... browse our KIA SOUL Inventory online and come in for a test-drive Today!
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