2024 Kia Forte Changes
Kia has made a few changes to the Forte for the 2024 model year. The Forte’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) has been repackaged. The GT-Line trim now comes with Forward Collision Alert Fusion, which reportedly combines Front Collision Alert-Cyclist, an electronic parking brake, Kia’s Highway Driver Assist system, and navigation-based adaptive cruise control. The GT-Line Tech Package has been discontinued. Beyond these changes, the 2024 Kia Forte is a carryover model.
Choosing Your 2024 Kia Forte
The 2024 Kia Forte is available in four trims: LX, LXS, GT-Line, and GT. Pricing for the Forte LX starts at $20,915, while the GT trim with a manual transmission tops out at $26,315.
2024 Kia Forte Engine Options
Kia offers the 2024 Forte with two available engines. The standard engine in the compact sedan is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
The GT trim comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that’s rated at 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. The turbo engine is paired with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission.
Front-wheel-drive is standard on the Forte.
2024 Kia Forte Fuel Economy
The 2024 Kia Forte can get up to 32 mpg combined (28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway) with the base 2.0-liter engine. The sporty GT trim can get up to 30 mpg combined (27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway).
2024 Kia Forte Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
The compact 2024 Kia Forte is 182.7 inches long, 70.9 inches wide, and 56.5 inches tall. The Forte offers seating for up to five people and has a good amount of rear room with 37.5 inches of headroom and 35.7 inches of legroom.
The Forte’s trunk offers up to 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space.
2024 Kia Forte Safety
The 2024 Kia Forte comes with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, a driver attention monitor, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and automatic high-beam assist as standard.
The LXS trim is available with the $500 Technology Package that adds blind spot avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit warning. These features become standard starting on the GT-Line, while the trim also gains navigation-based adaptive cruise control and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist system.
The GT’s trim available GT2 package includes rear parking sensors for $1,900. The range-topping GT Manual comes with blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic collision warning, and rear parking sensors as standard.
2024 Kia Forte Technology
Standard tech features on the 2024 Kia Forte include an eight-inch touchscreen, a 4.2-inch display in the instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four audio speakers, Bluetooth, and a USB port.
The GT-Line trim is the first one in the lineup to come with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, navigation, six audio speakers, and satellite radio. The available GT-Line Sport Premium Package costs $1,000 and includes a rear USB charging port. The GT-Line Premium Package includes an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and a wireless charging pad for $1,400. These features are standard on the GT trim.
2024 Kia Forte Trims & Prices
2024 Kia Forte LX – MSRP From $20,915
Build & Price >The entry-level LX trim has 15-inch steel wheels, daytime running lights, body-color exterior mirrors, cloth upholstery, six-way manually adjustable front seats, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, and remote keyless entry.
2024 Kia Forte LXS – MSRP From $21,415
Build & Price >The LXS trim adds 60/40 split-folding rear seats, soft-touch door trim, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The available LXS Technology Package includes heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signals. It costs $500.
2024 Kia Forte GT-Line – MSRP From $23,415
Build & Price >The GT-Line has a sporty design adds a smart key, push-button start, heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signals, dual-zone automatic climate control, sport seats, synthetic leather and cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, alloy sport pedals, remote start, a power-opening trunk lid, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights and taillights, GT body styling, a rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights, and black exterior mirrors.
The available GT-Line Sport Premium Package includes a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, rear air conditioning vents, and black synthetic leather upholstery with gray stitching. The package costs $1,000.
The GT-Line trim is also available with the GT-Line Premium Package which costs $1,400 and includes a sunroof and LED interior lighting.
2024 Kia Forte GT – MSRP From $25,615
Build & Price >The sporty GT trim comes with a turbocharged engine, rear air conditioning vents, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, illuminated sun visor mirrors, 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, dual exhaust tips, and a sport-tuned exhaust system.
The GT2 Package includes a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, LED interior lighting, a sunroof, and sport seats with synthetic upholstery, and red interior stitching. The package costs $1,900.
The GT trim is available with a manual transmission that’s priced at $26,315.
For shoppers on a budget, the 2024 Kia Forte LXS trim offers the best value. It comes well equipped and the available LXS Technology package brings more advanced safety features for a reasonable price. The majority of shoppers, though, will want to head to the GT trim, which brings a lot more performance and comes packed with features at a competitive price.