The Kia Forte is a compact model, available in coupe, hatchback and sedan body styles. Introduced in 2010, the front-wheel drive Forte offers a significant improvement over the previous Kia Spectra.
2014 to Present: Kia Forte
Kia markets its compact model as the Forte (sedan), Forte Koup (coupe), and Forte5 (hatchback). The sedan is available in LX and EX trims; the coupe and hatchback are available in EX and SX trims. Beginning in 2016, an LX trim was added to the hatchback line. [Jim: information about the 2016 coupe is not available. I suspect that it will gain the LX trim too].
The Forte LX sedan is powered by a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine making 145 horsepower and 130-foot-pounds of torque. This engine comes paired with a 6-speed …show more content…
This engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Both the Forte Koup SX and Forte5 SX are powered by a 1.6-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 201 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque. These models come paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel economy for models equipped with the 1.8-liter engine are EPA-rated at 26/39 mpg city/highway. Models equipped with the 2.0-liter engine are EPA-rated at 25/37 mpg city/highway. Fortes powered by the 1.6-liter, turbocharged engine have an EPA rating of 22/30 mpg city/highway.
Although all three Forte body styles share common engineering and technologies, subtle design differences are present too. For instance, the front fascia in the sedan is marked by a large tiger nose, the same look found in larger models, including the Kia Optima. A smaller lower grille opening is also present. The front fascia in the coupe and hatchback models features narrow tiger noses and large lower grille openings. All three layouts are marked by oversized headlamp assemblies with LED lighting …show more content…
The second-generation model is slightly longer and wider than the earlier model, providing sufficient room for three to ride in the rear seat. Bucket seats are up front and a 60-40 split fold-down seat is in the rear.
Standard features across the Forte line include power accessories, a tilt and telescopic steering column, a USB/auxiliary input jack, a 12-volt outlet, Bluetooth connectivity, a 4-speaker audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, cruise control, and cloth seats. Upgrades achieved through trim level and package selections bring in leather seats, a navigation system, a rear view camera, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. All models come with bottle holders in each door. SX editions add steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and optional sport leather trim.
Interior volume measures 96.2 cubic feet in the sedan, 92.3 cubic feet in the coupe, and 98.2 cubic feet in the hatchback. Trunk dimensions measure 14.9 cubic feet in the sedan and 13.3 cubic feet in the coupe. Cargo capacity in the hatchback measures 23.2 cubic
2014 to Present: Kia Forte
Kia markets its compact model as the Forte (sedan), Forte Koup (coupe), and Forte5 (hatchback). The sedan is available in LX and EX trims; the coupe and hatchback are available in EX and SX trims. Beginning in 2016, an LX trim was added to the hatchback line. [Jim: information about the 2016 coupe is not available. I suspect that it will gain the LX trim too].
The Forte LX sedan is powered by a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine making 145 horsepower and 130-foot-pounds of torque. This engine comes paired with a 6-speed …show more content…
This engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Both the Forte Koup SX and Forte5 SX are powered by a 1.6-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 201 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque. These models come paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel economy for models equipped with the 1.8-liter engine are EPA-rated at 26/39 mpg city/highway. Models equipped with the 2.0-liter engine are EPA-rated at 25/37 mpg city/highway. Fortes powered by the 1.6-liter, turbocharged engine have an EPA rating of 22/30 mpg city/highway.
Although all three Forte body styles share common engineering and technologies, subtle design differences are present too. For instance, the front fascia in the sedan is marked by a large tiger nose, the same look found in larger models, including the Kia Optima. A smaller lower grille opening is also present. The front fascia in the coupe and hatchback models features narrow tiger noses and large lower grille openings. All three layouts are marked by oversized headlamp assemblies with LED lighting …show more content…
The second-generation model is slightly longer and wider than the earlier model, providing sufficient room for three to ride in the rear seat. Bucket seats are up front and a 60-40 split fold-down seat is in the rear.
Standard features across the Forte line include power accessories, a tilt and telescopic steering column, a USB/auxiliary input jack, a 12-volt outlet, Bluetooth connectivity, a 4-speaker audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, cruise control, and cloth seats. Upgrades achieved through trim level and package selections bring in leather seats, a navigation system, a rear view camera, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. All models come with bottle holders in each door. SX editions add steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and optional sport leather trim.
Interior volume measures 96.2 cubic feet in the sedan, 92.3 cubic feet in the coupe, and 98.2 cubic feet in the hatchback. Trunk dimensions measure 14.9 cubic feet in the sedan and 13.3 cubic feet in the coupe. Cargo capacity in the hatchback measures 23.2 cubic