New or Significantly Altered Models
- 2010 Kia Forte
- Kia has a new front-wheel-drive compact car for 2010. The Forte replaces the long-runing Spectra. The Forte sedan debuts with three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. A 2.0L four-cylinder engine is standard on LX and EX models, whereas the SX model equips a larger 2.4L engine. The Forte is offered in sedan and coupe bodies.
- 2010 Kia Forte Koup
- Kia has a new front-wheel-drive compact car line for 2010. Although the Forte replaces the long-runing Spectra, a new coupe model provides Kia with another vehicle in the compact segment. The Forte Koup debuts with two trim levels: EX and SX. A 2.0L four-cylinder engine is standard on EX models, whereas the SX model equips a larger 2.4L engine. The SX model also equips sport seats and larger 17-inch tires.
- 2010 Kia Soul
- The new Soul is a compact front-wheel-drive four-door hatchback that effectively replaces the long-runing Spectra5 in Kia's lineup. The Soul debuts with a variety of trim levels including the + (plus), ! (exclaim) and sport. While, the base model has a 1.6L four cylinder under the hood, all other Soul models equip a larger 2.0L four-cylinder instead.
Updated Models
- 2010 Kia Rio
- The 2010 Rio wears revised styling. Styling changes include body-colored bumpers and side trim. The grille shape is revised to match other Kia products.
- 2010 Kia Rio5
- The 2010 Rio wears revised styling. Styling changes include body-colored bumpers and side trim. The grille shape is revised to match other Kia products.
Mostly Unchanged
- 2010 Kia Optima
- 2010 Kia Rondo
- 2010 Kia Sedona
- 2010 Kia Sportage
Discontinued
- 2009 Kia Amanti
- 2009 Kia Borrego
- 2009 Kia Spectra
- 2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5