2010 Kia Forte: Cheap and good
CNET Car Tech reviews the 2010 Kia Forte SX.
Wayne Cunningham Managing Editor / Roadshow
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
Kia and Hyundai are undergoing something of a renaissance, rebuilding their brands with new models that look good, offer many tech features, and cost little. Hyundai came out with its Genesis sedan and coupe, while Kia recently started selling the Soul, a neat little cruiser. Now Kia offers the Forte, an economy sedan that doesn't necessarily reach for the stars, but competes well in its class. At well under $20,000, the Forte SX comes with Bluetooth cell phone and iPod integration, two features we've become convinced should be available with any new car.