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2010 Kia Forte
2010 Kia Forte Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$13,695 - $18,495
Original MSRP:
$13,430 - $17,610
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2010 Kia Forte Review
The Kia Forte is brand new for 2010. The 2010 Forte is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan that is offered in 3 trims - the Kia Forte LX, the Forte EX and the Forte SX. The new 2010 Kia Forte LX has a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 156hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission; however, a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional. The 2010 Kia Forte SX has a 2.4 liter, I4, 173hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 5-speed automatic transmission. The mpg average for the 2010 Kia Forte is 23 city and 33 highway. The 2010 Kia Forte carries a 60,000/60 basic warranty.
The new 2010 Forte EX comes with the following as standard: child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction control, stability control, front power outlet, CD player, automatic headlights, halogen headlights, manual air conditioning, steering wheel mounted controls, delayed courtesy lighting, trunk light, trunk anti-trap, second row bench seat, tilt steering, front/rear suspension, stabilizer bar, steel wheels, folding mirror, intermittent wipers, rear defroster and tinted glass. The 2010 Kia Forte SX adds as standard - power accessories, fog lights, cruise, trip computer, map light, front and rear floor mats, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fob, remote trunk release and fuel door, alloy wheels and power signaling mirrors.
The optional upgrades for the 2010 Kia Forte include wheel locks, a universal garage door opener, a sunroof and interior electro chromic mirrors.
The new 2010 Kia Forte has a starting price of $13,695.
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| 2010 Forte Tech Specs | 2010 Forte Options | 2010 Forte Features | 2010 Forte Prices | 2010 Forte Safety |
The new 2010 Forte EX comes with the following as standard: child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction control, stability control, front power outlet, CD player, automatic headlights, halogen headlights, manual air conditioning, steering wheel mounted controls, delayed courtesy lighting, trunk light, trunk anti-trap, second row bench seat, tilt steering, front/rear suspension, stabilizer bar, steel wheels, folding mirror, intermittent wipers, rear defroster and tinted glass. The 2010 Kia Forte SX adds as standard - power accessories, fog lights, cruise, trip computer, map light, front and rear floor mats, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fob, remote trunk release and fuel door, alloy wheels and power signaling mirrors.
The optional upgrades for the 2010 Kia Forte include wheel locks, a universal garage door opener, a sunroof and interior electro chromic mirrors.
The new 2010 Kia Forte has a starting price of $13,695.
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 23V652000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | September 25, 2023 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Number of Units Affected | 1,730,192 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. |
| Consequence | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
2010 Kia Forte Models & Prices
2010 Kia Forte LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man LX | $13,695 | $13,430 | $219 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto LX | $14,695 | $14,410 | $235 / Month* | |
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2010 Kia Forte EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man EX | $15,995 | $15,230 | $249 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto EX | $16,995 | $16,190 | $264 / Month* | |
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2010 Kia Forte SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man SX | $17,495 | $16,660 | $272 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto SX | $18,495 | $17,610 | $287 / Month* | |
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2010 Kia Forte Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15" steel wheels w/full covers | • | • | |
| 17" alloy wheels | • | ||
| Auto on/off halogen Headlamps | • | • | • |
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | • | • | |
| Body-color mirrors | • | ||
| Front fog lamps | • | ||
| P195/65R15 tires | • | • | |
| P215/45R17 tires | • | ||
| Tinted glass w/windshield sunshade band | • | • | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat | • | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • | |
| Center console w/cup holders & storage | • | • | • |
| Cloth front bucket seats w/active headrests | • | • | |
| Dual 12V pwr outlets | • | • | • |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor | • | • | • |
| Fixed rear bench seat | • | ||
| Fold-down rear armrest w/dual cupholders | • | • | |
| Front/rear floor mats | • | • | |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise control | • | ||
| Map lights | • | • | |
| Metal finish trim | • | ||
| Metal pedals | • | ||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | |
| Pwr windows | • | • | |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • | |
| Sport cloth front bucket seats w/active headrests | • | ||
| Supervision gauge cluster | • | ||
| Tachometer | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | ||
| Tilt steering wheel w/audio & cruise control | • | ||
| Trip computer | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L DOHC CVVT I4 Theta 2 engine | • | • | |
| 2.4L DOHC CVVT I4 Theta 2 engine | • | ||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | |
| 5-speed automatic Sportmatic transmission w/OD | • | ||
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | ||
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Sport-tuned suspension | • | ||
| Torsion beam rear suspension | • | • | • |
| Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters | • | • | • |
| 3-point rear seat belts | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | • | • | • |
| Brake assist | • | • | • |
| Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger switch | • | • | • |
| Electronic brake force distribution | • | • | • |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control | • | • | • |
| Front seat side mounted airbags | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | • | • | • |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • |
| Side impact door beams | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, UBS port, (4) speakers | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers | • | • | |
| Bluetooth hands-free link | • | • | • |
| SIRIUS satellite radio *Includes free (3) month trial subscription* | • | • | • |
2010 Kia Forte Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: air cond, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, fold-down rear armrest w/dual cupholders, rear seat adjustable headrests | • | ||
| FUEL ECONOMY PKG -inc: 5-speed auto transmission, smart alternator, silica tires, aero improvements, electric pwr steering (N/A w/ LE Leather Pkg or MA Moonroof) | • | ||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: heated leather seats (REQ: MR Moonroof) | • | ||
| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, heated seats (REQ: MA Moonroof) | • | ||
| MOONROOF | • | ||
| MOONROOF & 16" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/55R16 tires | • |
PAINT Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • |
| BRONZE METALLIC | • | ||
| CLEAR WHITE | • | • | |
| COPPERHEAD METALLIC | • | ||
| CORSA BLUE METALLIC | • | ||
| DARK CHERRY METALLIC | • | ||
| EBONY BLACK | • | • | • |
| SPICY RED METALLIC | • | • | |
| TITANIUM METALLIC | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO NET | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY | • | • | • |
| CARPETED FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS | • | ||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/COMPASS | • | • | • |
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: LU Leather Pkg) | • | ||
| BLACK, SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | ||
| COFFEE, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | ||
| COFFEE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: LE Leather Pkg) | • | ||
| STONE, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • | |
| STONE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: LE Leather Pkg) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD | • | ||
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC SPORTMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: EM Fuel Economy Pkg) | • |
2010 Kia Forte Technical Specifications
Brakes
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 |
Engine
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 156 @ 6200 | 156 @ 6200 | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 144 @ 4300 | 144 @ 4300 | 168 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 178.3 | 178.3 | 178.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
Fuel Tank
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
Steering
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.77 |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion | Electric Rack & Pinion | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.8 | 33.8 | 35.4 |
Suspension
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P215/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P215/45R17 |
Transmission
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Vehicle
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 96.8 | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.7 |
Weight Information
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2707 | 2707 | 2853 |
2010 Kia Forte Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes |
| Brake assist |
| Electronic brake force distribution |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Side impact door beams |
| Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger switch |
| Front seat side mounted airbags |
| Full-length side curtain airbags |
| 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters |
| 3-point rear seat belts |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Rear child safety door locks |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
