Press Releases

2015 Forte Offers European-inspired Design and Premium Features

Carrying over in the 2015 model year, the award-winning Forte continues to raise value to new levels of sophistication with improved ride quality, reduced NVH and greater interior roominess. Available in LX and EX variants, the 2015 Forte offers a choice of an efficient 1.8-liter engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter engine. The standard LX 1.8-liter powerplant produces 145-horsepower and 130 lb.-ft. of torque delivered through either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed...

KIA MOTORS AMERICA UNVEILS ALL-NEW 2014 FORTE SEDAN AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Pulling the silk off the all-new 2014 Forte sedan today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Kia Motors America (KMA) revealed a stunning European design-inspired sedan that makes it clear the Korean auto manufacturer has another winner in its line-up of sought-after cars and CUVs. Sitting on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider and lower than the previous-generation Forte, the all-new third-generation Forte will offer more room, more performance and more premium amenities when...

Dynamic new look for Kia's popular Cerato (Forte)

Kia Motors will introduce the next generation Cerato compact sedan later this year in its home market of Korea under a new name - 'K3' (domestic market only). Also known as Forte in some countries, the Cerato was Kia's global best-seller in 2011 with more than 445,000 units delivered. While creating the latest model Kia's designers and engineers focused on giving the all-new Cerato futuristic and dynamic styling, with a more spacious cabin. After going on...

2013 KIA FORTE AND FORTE 5-DOOR

Forte sedan and its sibling hatchback return to the Kia vehicle lineup for 2013 with an impressive combination of smart styling, value, technology, safety features and comfort. Named to the "Most Versatile 2012 New Cars Under $20k" list1 by NADAguides, and to Total Car Score's "Top Cars for College Grads" list2, the Forte and Forte 5-door offer today's tech-savvy consumers attractive, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive options in the compact segment. The 2013 Forte and Forte 5-door are...