The Forte is Kia's offering in the competitive Compact market segment. Attractive styling, pricing and feature content are what make this car standout.
The Forte is available in sedan or hatchback body styles. Both feature Kia's distinctive family grille. The Forte is available in three trims; LX, S, EX and SX (hatchback only). The LX and S use a 147-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed manual, or an available six-speed automatic transmission. EX is equipped with a 164-hp 2.0L and six-speed automatic. SX features a 201-hp 1.6L turbo four-cylinder and a six-speed manual, or an available six-speed automatic transmission. The Forte comes nicely equipped with standard items such as; traction control, stability control, side and side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, Bluetooth, trip computer and a tire pressure monitoring system. Dual-zone automatic climate control, HID headlights, LED taillights, power heated and ventilated leather seats, and a power sunroof are just some of the available features.
The Forte is a carry-over for 2018.
| Air Conditioning |
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| Air filtration | Interior air filtration |
| Front air conditioning | Manual |
| Airbags |
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| Driver Airbag | Yes |
| Head airbags | Curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes |
| Audio System |
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| Antenna Type | Integrated roof |
| Digital Audio Input | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes |
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite |
| Satellite Radio | SiriusXM |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | Yes |
| Total Number of Speakers | 6 |
| Brakes |
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| Braking assist | Braking assist |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Child Safety |
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| Child safety locks | Manual |
| Colors |
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| Fabric Type | Cloth |
| Fabric Type 2 | Cloth |
| Fabric Type 3 | Cloth |
| Fabric Type 4 | Carpet |
| Roof type | Fixed roof |
| Comfort Features |
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| Cargo area light | Cargo area light |
| Center console trim | Metal-look |
| Dash trim | Metal-look |
| Door trim | Metal-look |
| Floor mats | Carpet front and rear |
| Reading lights | Front |
| Shift knob trim | Urethane |
| Steering wheel trim | Urethane |
| Convenience Features |
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| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | Audio controls |
| Center Console | Full with covered storage |
| Cruise control | Cruise control |
| Cruise controls on steering wheel | Cruise controls |
| Cupholders | Front and rear |
| Door pockets | Driver and passenger |
| Multi-function remote | Trunk/hatch/door/tailgate |
| Overhead console | Mini with storage |
| Power steering | Speed-proportional electric power steering |
| Rear area cargo cover | Rigid |
| Remote trunk release | Mechanical |
| Retained accessory power | Retained accessory power |
| Steering wheel | Tilt and telescopic |
| Dimensions |
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| Aerodynamic Drag (CD) | .32 cD |
| Angle of Approach | 15.2 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 25.1 degrees |
| Front Head Room | 1,000 mm |
| Front Hip Room | 1,366 mm |
| Front Leg Room | 1,073 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1,424 mm |
| Overall height | 1,450 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,780 mm |
| Rear Head Room | 983 mm |
| Rear Hip Room | 1,348 mm |
| Rear Leg Room | 913 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1,395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Doors |
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| left rear passenger door type | Conventional |
| Rear door type | Liftgate |
| right rear passenger door type | Conventional |
| Driver Seat |
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| Heated | Multi-level heating |
| Height Adjustable | Manual |
| Manual Adjustments | 6 |
| Drivetrain |
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| Axle ratio | 4.33 |
| Driven Wheels | Front-wheel |
| Engine |
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| Compression Ratio | 11.50 : 1 |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 122 cm^3 |
| Engine Configuration | Inline |
| Fuel Type | Regular unleaded |
| Horse Power | 164 hp |
| Max RPM | 6,200 RPM |
| Max Torque RPM | 4,000 RPM |
| Size | 2.0 L |
| Torque | 205 Nm |
| Total Valves | 16 |
| Type | Regular unleaded |
| Valve Gear | DOHC |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable valve timing |
| Vehicle Emissions | ULEV II |
| Exterior Features |
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| Grille | Black w/chrome surround |
| Fuel Consumption |
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| City | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km |
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| Doors | 4 |
| Driven Wheels | Front-wheel |
| Engine Size | 2.0 L |
| Fuel Type | Regular unleaded |
| Number of Cylinders | I-4 |
| Trans Speeds - VA | 6 |
| Trans Type - VA | Manual |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Headrests |
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| Adjustable Front Headrests | Manual adjustable |
| Adjustable rear headrests | Manual adjustable |
| Number of rear headrests | 3 |
| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | In-dash |
| External temp | External temperature display |
| Low fuel level | Low fuel level |
| Rear View Camera | Yes |
| Tachometer | Tachometer |
| Trip computer | Trip computer |
| Lights |
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| Daytime running lights | Daytime running lights |
| Exterior entry lights | Remote activated |
| Front Fog lights | Front fog/driving lights |
| Headlights auto delay | Auto delay off |
| Headlights dusk sensor | Dusk sensing |
| Locks |
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| 2-Stage unlocking | 2-stage unlocking |
| Power door locks | Remote power door locks |
| Mirrors |
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| Driver mirror adjustment | Power remote |
| Heated driver mirror | Heated |
| Heated passenger mirror | Heated |
| Passenger mirror adjustment | Power remote |
| Vanity mirrors | Dual illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Passenger Seat |
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| Heated | Multi-level heating |
| Manual Adjustments | 4 |
| Rear Seats |
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| Center armrest | Yes |
| Folding | Fold forward seatback |
| Type | Bench |
| Safety and Performance for CarsProd |
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| Antilock Brakes | 4-wheel |
| Four-wheel antilock brakes | Four-wheel antilock brakes |
| Head airbag | Head airbag |
| Side airbag | Side airbag |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Seatbelts |
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| Rear center seatbelt | 3-point belt |
| Seatbelt pretensioners | Front |
| Seats |
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| Climate controlled | Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback |
| Front seat type | Bucket |
| seating capacity | 5 |
| Total Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Upholstery | Cloth |
| Security |
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| Anti-theft alarm system | Yes |
| engine immobilizer | Engine immobilizer |
| Stability and Traction |
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| Stability control | Yes |
| Traction control | ABS and driveline |
| Suspension |
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| Class | Regular |
| Front Spring Type | Coil |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Regular |
| Front Suspension Classification | Independent |
| Front suspension type | Strut |
| Independent | Front |
| Rear Spring Type | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Classification | Semi-independent |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion beam |
| stabilizer bar | Front |
| Telematics |
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| smart device integration | Android Auto |
| wireless phone connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Tires |
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| Diameter | 16.0" |
| Prefix | P |
| Profile | 55 |
| Speed Rating | H |
| Type | AS |
| Width | 205 mm |
| Transmission |
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| Manual / automatic | Manual |
| Number of speeds | 6 |
| Transmission Hill Holder | Transmission hill holder |
| Truck Features |
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| Bumpers | Body-coloured |
| Door reinforcement | Side-impact door beam |
| Video System |
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| Primary Video Monitor Size | 7.0" |
| Video Monitor Location | Front |
| Warranty |
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| basic distance | 100,000 km |
| basic months | 60 months |
| drivetrain distance | 100,000 km |
| drivetrain months | 60 months |
| roadside distance | Unlimited km |
| roadside months | 60 months |
| rust distance | Unlimited km |
| rust months | 60 months |
| Weights and Capacities |
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| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 657 L |
| Curb weight | 1,308 kg |
| EPA interior volume | 2,780 L |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,780 kg |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
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| Diameter | 16 |
| Rim Type | Machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Width | 6.5 |
| Windows |
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| Front wipers - intermittent | Variable intermittent |
| One-touch windows | 2 |
| Power windows | Power windows |
| Privacy glass | Light |
| Rear defogger | Rear defogger |
| Rear quarter windows | Wiper park |
| Rear wiper | Fixed interval |
| Body Exterior | Std. | Opt. |
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| Convenience Features | Std. | Opt. |
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| Air conditioning |
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| Driver door bin |
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| Front beverage holders |
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| Illuminated entry |
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| Overhead console |
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| Passenger door bin |
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| Power windows |
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| Rear beverage holders |
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| Remote keyless entry |
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| Speed control |
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| Telescoping steering wheel |
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| Tilt steering wheel |
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| Entertainment Features | Std. | Opt. |
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| Steering wheel mounted audio controls |
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| Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation | Std. | Opt. |
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| Delay-off headlights |
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| Exterior parking camera rear |
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| Front fog lights |
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| Front reading lights |
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| Fully automatic headlights |
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| Outside temperature display |
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| Rear window defroster |
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| Rear window wiper |
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| Tachometer |
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| Trip computer |
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| Variably intermittent wipers |
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| Powertrain | Std. | Opt. |
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| Variable intake manifold |
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| Variable valve control |
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| Safety and Security | Std. | Opt. |
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| 4 wheel disc brakes |
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| ABS brakes |
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| Brake assist |
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| Dual front impact airbags |
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| Dual front side impact airbags |
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| Electronic stability |
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| Ignition disable |
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| Occupant sensing airbag |
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| Overhead airbag |
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| Panic alarm |
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| Perimeter/approach lights |
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| Security system |
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| Traction control |
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| Seats and Trim | Std. | Opt. |
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| Front centre armrest |
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| Heated front seats |
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| Rear seat centre armrest |
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| Split folding rear seat |
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| Suspension/Handling | Std. | Opt. |
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| Alloy wheels |
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| Front anti-roll bar |
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| Front wheel independent suspension |
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| Power steering |
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| Speed-sensing steering |
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Cash Incentives
| Incentive | Amount | Expires |
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| Kia CA Military Appreciation Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA Military Appreciation Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA Military Appreciation Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA First Time New Vehicle Buyer Program Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA First Time New Vehicle Buyer Program Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA First Time New Vehicle Buyer Program Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA First Time New Vehicle Buyer Program Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
| Kia CA Military Appreciation Forte 5 |
$500 |
Apr 2, 2018 |
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