2010 Kia Forte: Cheap and good

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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.

Read our review of the 2010 Kia Forte SX.