The 2011 Kia Forte may not be top of mind for a lot of consumers, but it should be, as it compares favorably against perennial favorites from Honda, Mazda and Toyota.

• Pros

Good fuel economy; excellent handling in SX trim; affordable pricing; long warranty; standard Bluetooth.

• What's New for 2011

For 2011, the Kia Forte lineup finally gets a six-speed automatic transmission, a new four-door hatchback body style and a minor equipment shuffle.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Dual vanity mirrors
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 4 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• USB connection
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Tires and Wheels
• Steel wheels
• 15 x 5.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P195/65R15 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Auto delay off headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring