Kia Forte

Sedan · 2015–2024 · Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup

Trims and features

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What changed for 2024

Starting prices: +$300 to +$600 (4 trims; hover for each)
Engine: 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI Turbo → 1.6L GDI Turbo (GT)
Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (GT, GT-Line)
Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (GT, GT-Line)
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI Atkinson → 2.0L MPI Atkinson (GT-Line, LXS, LX)
Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (GT-Line)

2024 Forte trims

	GT	GT-Line	LX	LXS
Price
Starting MSRP	from $24,690	$22,490	$19,990	$20,490
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L GDI Turbo	2.0L MPI Atkinson	2.0L MPI Atkinson	2.0L MPI Atkinson
Horsepower	201 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Transmission	7-Speed DCT: 7-Speed DCT Transmission 6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual Transmission	IVT	IVT	IVT
Gears	7-Speed DCT: 7 6-Speed Manual: 6	—	—	—
Drivetrain	7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed Manual	Fwd	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	7-Speed DCT: 30 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 26 mpg	32 mpg	34 mpg	32 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5
Trunk	15.3 cu ft	15.3 cu ft	15.3 cu ft	15.3 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in
Length	182.7 in	182.7 in	182.7 in	182.7 in
Tech
Touchscreen	10.25 in	10.25 in	8 in	8 in
Apple CarPlay	—	—	Wireless	Wireless
Android Auto	—	—	Wireless	Wireless
Digital gauge cluster	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in
Audio	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Harman Kardon	Optional	—	—
Speakers	7-Speed DCT: 6 6-Speed Manual: 8	6 + option	4	4
Wireless phone charging	Qi	Optional	—	—
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	7-Speed DCT: Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go 6-Speed Manual: —	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	—	—
Lane keeping	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering
Blind-spot monitoring	7-Speed DCT: Blind Spot Intervention 6-Speed Manual: Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Intervention	—	Optional
Automatic emergency braking	7-Speed DCT: AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection 6-Speed Manual: AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-traffic	7-Speed DCT: Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking 6-Speed Manual: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking	—	Optional
Parking sensors	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Rear	—	—	—
Comfort
Seats	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Synthetic Leather	Optional	Cloth	Cloth
Heated seats	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Front	Optional	—	—
Ventilated seats	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Front	Optional	—	—
Climate zones	2	2	1	1
Remote start	7-Speed DCT: Key Fob Remote Start 6-Speed Manual: —	Key Fob Remote Start	—	—
Exterior
Sunroof	7-Speed DCT: — 6-Speed Manual: Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	—	—
Wheels	18 in	17 in	15 in	16 in
Headlights	LED Reflector	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen

Packages and options (22)

	GT	GT-Line	LX	LXS
GT2 Package $1,900	—	—	—	—
GT-Line Premium Package $1,400	—	Optional	—	—
GT-Line Sport Premium Package $1,000	—	Optional	—	—
LXS Technology Package $500	—	—	—	Optional
Mud Guards $125	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $65	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Cargo Mat $95	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $55	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpet Floor Mat $175	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350	—	—	Optional	Optional
Aurora Black $295	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Clear White	—	—	Optional	—
Currant Red $295	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Deep Sea Blue	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Fire Orange	—	Optional	—	Optional
Gravity Gray	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Snow White $295	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Sporty Blue	Optional	Optional	—	—
Steel Gray	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Forte 2017–2024 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2024	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	25
2023	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	3	63
2022	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard	Standard	1	27
2021	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Optional	Standard	2	68
2020	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard	No	0	76
2019	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	2	147
2018	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	136
2017	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	3	303
2017	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	0
2016	Kia Forte 5 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	0	3
2016	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	135
2016	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	137
2015	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	260
2015	Kia Forte 5 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	260
2015	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	260

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2024	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–32
2024	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	34
2023	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–32
2023	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	34
2022	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–33
2022	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2021	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28–33
2021	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2020	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28–33
2020	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2019	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31–34
2019	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2018	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–32
2018	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	25–28
2017	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–32
2017	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	25–28
2017	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–28
2016	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–30
2016	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2016	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2015	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	29–30
2015	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2015	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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