Details continue to trickle in about the 2010 Kia Spectra, which could also end up renamed as the Forte here in the U.S. According to Motor Trend, the five-door model will be discontinued, while a coupe version will hit the streets about two months after the sedan does.

For the U.S., the sedan will be powered by a 2.4-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine with about 162 hp and 164 lb-ft of torque. "The car itself benefits from a dramatic redesign and is an inch longer, 1.6 in. wider, and nearly a half inch lower than the current Spectra. Its structure uses 63% more high-strength steel than the current model. Kia also moved the wheels closer to the corners—track width increased by 2.4 in. in front and 3.1 in the rear."

Still no details on the slick new interior, but at least the company appears serious about tech this time around.