In 2018 the Kia Forte gets minor updates to its packages and safety features. UVO3 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been added to the Popular package, the S model receives 16-inch alloy wheels, the Technology package now includes a sunroof.
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The Kia Forte gets a mild refresh for 2017 with handsome new styling around the front of the car, giving it a more sophisticated and European look. Around back, the taillights are all new and can be had with LEDs. Other improvements for 2017 include a new base engine, a 2.0L 4-cylinder unit that promises to improve fuel economy. Further aiding fuel economy is a new 6-speed automatic gearbox available with either engine.
SelectBrowse ListingsThe Forte was introduced by Kia in 2010 as an important fighter in the competitive compact car category. Originally entering dealership showrooms as a four-door sedan and coupe (called the Koup), a five-door hatchback version of the Forte joined the lineup for the 2011 model year. The 2011 Kia Forte 5-door debuted in EX and SX trim levels featuring a 19.4 cubic feet cargo area (4.7 cubic feet larger than the Forte sedan). A 156-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine powered the EX while the SX was propelled by a more potent 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter powerplant. Named the Forte 5-door from 2011 to 2013, a larger version of the hatchback arrived in 2014 under a sportier Forte5 moniker. The 2014 Kia Forte5 was re-imagined with a more European-inspired exterior, larger wheels and most importantly increased cargo room. In addition to fitting five passengers, the 2014 Forte5 offered 23.2 cubic feet of rear storage space. An optional turbocharged 1.6-liter GDI engine found on the SX model provided a vibrant 201-horsepower thrust to the second generation Forte5. For 2017, the Kia Forte5 again underwent a striking exterior make-over complete with a bold new "tiger nose" grille first seen on the mid-sized Optima. Along with styling revisions, the 2017 Forte5 also added available advanced safety features as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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