The 2010 Kia Forte gets the Top Safety Pick award – the third model from Hyundai/Kia to receive the coveted award in 2010. The other winners are Kia Soul and Hyundai Sonata.
Cars that are considered for the award are those that earn the top rating of good for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection. These cars also need to have electronic stability control (ESC). This feature comes standard on the Forte. The Forte is a new small car launched for the 2010 model year, replacing the Kia Spectra. The Spectra had gotten an acceptable rating for frontal crash protection and only marginal for side crash protection.
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