Yeah it does kinda look like a Civic...I wonder how the inside looks. There are plenty of Kias that look NICE on the outside & just plain jane on the inside with only 3 features...a radio..a cup holder & an ashtray.....But I'll check some pics out on this one & see what it looks like...post it here too.

 

I don't know about you...but it looks all confusing on the inside...Or maybe I just been driving my 92 Civic too long

2011 Kia Forte Interior




Convenience
* Front console with storage
* Front cupholders
* Front door pockets
* Front seatback storage
* Power steering
* 12V front power outlet(s)
* Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
* Audio controls on steering wheel

Comfort
* Cargo area light
* Dual vanity mirrors

Instrumentation
* Clock
* Tachometer
* Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment
* Mast antenna
* 4 total speakers
* AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
* Sirius satellite radio
* Auxiliary MP3 audio input
* 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
* USB connection

Telematics
* Pre-wired for phone
* Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Looks pretty simple to me...i don't know why someone would need a USB connection tho. It's funny they put some features that only the auto company can replace.

 

Because to most average consumers, a Saab will never be worth the extra $20k+. That and the mpg's

 

brent sez it looks like a camry, not a civic

 

Is the USB connection in the Stereo or is it in the dash /console area?
If it is in the stereo you can plug your IPOD/MP3 player directly into the stereo and control it from the stereo controls plus keep it fully charged.
If it is only in the dash console area it is used to charge any device that can be charged through a USB cable. eg Cellphone, bluetooth device, MP3 player etc.

 

I'll look into that. Thanks.

But I've always had the impression that Saab cars aren't rated very highly for reliability.

 

I love that new cars are coming with USB ports.

I'm assuming that they are powered with 5v just like a computer port. So I can charge my PDA, Phone, GPS unit, MP3 player, etc, etc.

 

doesn't look like a civic at all, but they sure as hell copied those rims from a civic.

 

has to look like something, its not like hyundai can make unique models.
idk if i would ever buy one of their cars, let alone a used one. MPG isnt bad and some power but wont be worth it if it dies at 150k miles

 

But i saw the 0-60 on the optima was like 6.7 seconds? That doesn't sound great to me for a 274 horse engine...