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The Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Kia Soul a "Good" rating – the highest achievable – in frontal, side and rear impact crash safety tests.

Having been on the market for less than a year, the 2010 Kia Soul already has won numerous accolades, including being named to the Ward’s AutoWorld “Interior of the Year” list and the “Coolest New Cars for Under $18,000″ list by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kia Motors’ affordable halo car now adds a 2009 “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to its youthful yet impressive resume, selected as one of only 10 small vehicles to earn the organization’s top honor for earning “Good” ratings – the highest achievable – in frontal, side and rear impact crash safety tests.

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The 2010 Kia Forte is available with a choice of two engines: a 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder producing 156 hp or a 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder making 173 hp. (Photo: Kia Motors)

(NADAguides.com) — NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced the 2010 Kia Forte has received the NADAguides.com “Car of the Month” award for August. Though the competition in this segment is strong, the Forte is a top contender with a long list of “Best in Class” features and great looks both inside and out. This brand new entry to the compact sedan market has consumers taking a serious look at Kia.

“It’s tough to find a weakness in the Forte. With a stylish and comfortable cabin, excellent fuel economy, great safety features and a ‘Best in Class’ engine, the Kia Forte is everything you need in a car,” said Michael Caudill, NADAguides.com Auto Expert. “Add in the low price point and a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and the Forte provides an exceptional value in the hotly contested compact sedan segment.”

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