I recently got to take part in aMotor Trend Big Test of small sedans, and the 2014 Kia Forte was one of the contestants. It had some bells and whistles I don't have on the MT long-term 2013 Optima SXL ...
Kia is recalling almost 258,000 Optima sedans from the 2012 and 2013 model years because a metal part may detach and strike occupants if the side airbags deploy in a crash, potentially causing injury.