Pricing | $15,900 - $24,600 |
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Drive Types | FWD |
Engines | 1.8l I4, 2.0l I4 |
Transmissions | A6, M6 |
Fuel Economy | 24-25 (city), 36-37 (highway) |
The Forte is Kia's latest line of compact cars. The FWD Forte is larger than the top-selling Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and includes three body styles: a sedan, a five-door hatchback, and a coupe. Restyled for 2014, the Forte sedan offers a choice of LX and EX trim levels. The base LX model is powered by a 1.8l four-cylinder engine. Although the base model omits a couple of common features like cruise control and alloy wheels, it does have four-wheel disc brakes which is unusual on the entry-level model of many competitive offerings. The higher-trim level EX model includes more powerful 2.0l engine and additional features.
The Kia Forte is all-new for 2013. The new model wears sleeker styling on a body that is about an inch wider and longer than before. The wheelbase has grown by two inches. Two four-cylinder powertrains are offered both are paired with six-speed transmissions. The base LX model equips a 1.8l engine rated at 148-bhp, whereas EX models equip a 2.0l four-cylinder that makes the same 173-bhp as the prior model's 2.4l engine.
Model/Trim/Package | Engine | Original MSRP | ||
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Forte LX | 1.8l I4 (148-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $15,900 |
Forte LX | 1.8l I4 (148-bhp) | A6 | FWD | $17,400 |
Forte LX Popular | 1.8l I4 (148-bhp) | A6 | FWD | $18,300 |
Forte EX | 2.0l I4 (173-bhp) | A6 | FWD | $19,400 |
Forte EX Premium | 2.0l I4 (173-bhp) | A6 | FWD | $22,300 |
Forte EX Technology | 2.0l I4 (173-bhp) | A6 | FWD | $24,600 |