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2012 Kia Cee'd

We know we're beating a dead horse by complaining about an automaker not offering its European products in the United States, but seriously, wouldn't this handsome new 2012 Kia Cee'd be an excellent replacement for the milquetoast Forte?

Kia has been doing some great things with design lately, and the full host of new styling elements has made its way down to the new C-segment offering. We like the large headlamps that stretch far up the hood line, accented with LED running lamps and pronounced fog lamps below. The unique, 18-inch wheels look cool and give the Cee'd a sporty touch, and the whole design is rounded off in back with a squared-off rump. Speaking of the rear, Kia also saw it fit to debut a new Cee'd wagon, called the SW, offering a substantial cargo area for those who need more functionality than a standard hatch can offer.

Five powertrains will be offered at launch - two diesel and three petrol - ranging from 89 to 133 horsepower. Six-speed manual transmissions are available across the board, with six-speed automatics available on two of the 1.6-liter engines. The range-topping 133-hp gasoline engine also features Kia's first dual-clutch 'box.

Honestly, we're big fans of this new compact Kia, and our hope is that the Korean automaker will someday plant its Cee'd on North American soil. See the new hatchback and wagon for yourself in our attached high-res image gallery and hit the jump for the full press release.

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