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The only thing surprising to us about the 2010 Kia Forte is the name. The Forte debuted in South Korea last summer as a replacement for the compact Spectra sedan, but recently the automaker has indicated that the old name would be retained here in North America. Nomenclature aside, the new Forte is a very attractive little sedan that basic look of the Koup Concept that debuted at the New York Auto Show last year and adds two doors. That's not two say we won't see a two-door version too if recent spy shots are any indication.

Compared to the largely forgettable Spectra, the Forte is just over an inch longer and wider with two more inches between the axles. All U.S. models of the Forte get four-cylinder engines with variable valve timing. The LX and EX trim levels get 2.0L of displacement, 156-hp and a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The top SX trim gets a 173-hp 2.4L mill and an extra ratio added to each gearbox option. A fuel economy special will pair the five-speed auto-box with the smaller engine, adding aero tweaks, low rolling resistance tires and electric power steering to bump the highway mileage to about 36 mpg.

We'll meet the 2010 Kia Forte in person today, so stay with us for high-res live images of the car later this afternoon.

[Source: Kia]

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