Kia Forte Generations

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. The 2024 Kia Fo... Read more

The Kia Forte may be an affordable compact vehicle, but in a segment filled with bare-bones machines, the 2018 Forte features a stylish design and high-end features. Despite being a compact, the Forte received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Plus award, ranking in as one of the safest sedans on the market. While interior space is competitive in the sedan, the Forte5 hatchback variant is an even roomier alternative. Not a lot has changed for the 2018 Forte. The comp... Read more

The Forte starts with the LX trim level. It gets a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 156 horsepower mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Also included is a split-folding rear seat, air conditioning, 15-inch wheels, power mirrors, Bluetooth and a four-speaker audio system with USB input. The EX adds power windows and locks with remote keyless entry, trip computer and six-speaker audio system. The more premium SX adds a stronger 2.4-liter four-cyli... Read more