Kia Forte
Latest generation
2019-2024 Forte
2024
- MSRP range
- $19,990–$25,390
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–34
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2024
- Five-seat compact sedan
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Automatic emergency braking
- 201-horsepower, turbocharged GT trim
2023
- MSRP range
- $19,690–$25,090
- Consumer rating
-
(25 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–34
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2023
- Five-seat compact sedan
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Automatic emergency braking
- 201-hp, turbocharged GT trim
2022
- MSRP range
- $19,090–$24,490
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–35
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2022
- Front and rear styling updates
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto now standard
- Five-seat compact sedan
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- 201-hp, turbocharged GT trim level available
2021
- MSRP range
- $17,890–$23,390
- Consumer rating
-
(51 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 28–35
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2021
- Five-seat compact sedan
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- 201-hp turbocharged GT trim available
2020
- MSRP range
- $17,890–$23,090
- Consumer rating
-
(93 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 28–35
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2020
- New 201-hp GT trim level
- Five-seat compact sedan
- Choice of four-cylinder engines
- Manual or automatic transmission
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay standard
- Automatic emergency braking standard
2019
- MSRP range
- $17,790–$21,990
- Consumer rating
-
(169 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 31–35
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Previous generation
2014-2018 Forte
2018
- MSRP range
- $16,800–$26,100
- Consumer rating
-
(255 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 25–32
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2018
- Cruise control now standard
- Five-seat compact sedan or hatchback
- Turbocharged engine available
- Manual or automatic transmission
2017
- MSRP range
- $16,600–$26,000
- Consumer rating
-
(606 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 25–32
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2017
- Sedan and hatchback refreshed for 2017
- New front styling
- New base engine
- Adds multimedia and safety technology
- SX models get a turbocharged engine and new transmission
- New S trim for sedan models
2016
- MSRP range
- $15,990–$21,990
- Consumer rating
-
(123 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24–31
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2016
- Sedan and hatchback body styles
- Related to Hyundai Elantra
- Several four-cylinder engines
- Manual or automatic transmission
2015
- MSRP range
- $15,890–$21,890
- Consumer rating
-
(93 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24–31
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2015
- Improved gas mileage for 2015
- Related to Hyundai Elantra
- Ventilated driver's seat, heated steering wheel available
- Two four-cylinder engines
- Manual or automatic transmission
2014
- MSRP range
- $15,900–$21,900
- Consumer rating
-
(127 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24–29
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2014
- Redesigned sedan for 2014
- Longer, wider than predecessor
- Related to Hyundai Elantra
- Available ventilated driver's seat, heated steering wheel
- Two four-cylinder engines
- Manual or automatic transmission
2010-2013 Forte
2013
- MSRP range
- $15,400–$19,800
- Consumer rating
-
(64 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–30
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2013
- Power-folding side mirrors now available
- Sedan, coupe or hatchback
- Choice of four-cylinder engines
- Standard USB port
- Optional push-button start
2012
- MSRP range
- $15,200–$19,600
- Consumer rating
-
(63 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–30
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2012
- Sedan, coupe or hatchback
- Choice of four-cylinder engines
- Standard USB port
- Optional push-button start
2011
- MSRP range
- $14,995–$19,395
- Consumer rating
-
(49 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–30
- Body styles
- Hatchback, sedan
Notable features in 2011
- Newly optional six-speed automatic for 2011
- Sedan, coupe or hatchback
- Choice of four-cylinder engines
- Standard USB port
- Optional push-button start
2010
- MSRP range
- $13,695–$18,495
- Consumer rating
-
(90 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 26–30
- Body style
- Sedan
Notable features in 2010
- New for 2010
- Standard USB port
- Standard Bluetooth cell phone connectivity
- Standard stability system
- Available Fuel Economy Package
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