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2020 Kia Forte
Sedan · 2015–2024 · Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$100 (3 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: GT
- New trim: GT-Line
- Trim dropped: S
- Engine: 2.0L Multiport Injection → 2.0L Multi-Point Injection (LXS, FE, EX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (LXS, FE, EX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (LXS, FE, EX)
2020 Forte trims
| EX | FE | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $22,090 | from $17,890 | from $22,490 | $20,490 | $19,290 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0L Multi-Point Injection | 2.0L Multi-Point Injection | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 2.0L Multi-Point Injection | 2.0L Multi-Point Injection |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 201 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Transmission | IVT | IVT: IVT 6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed DCT: 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual | IVT | IVT |
| Gears | — | IVT: — 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 7-Speed DCT: 7 6-Speed Manual: 6 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | IVT / 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed Manual | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 33 mpg | IVT: 35 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 31 mpg | 7-Speed DCT: 30 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 28 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 15.3 cu ft | 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 | 5.3 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 182.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | IVT: 2,769 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,707 lb | 7-Speed DCT: 3,012 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,989 lb | 2,769 lb | 2,769 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in + option | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Audio | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Speakers | 6 + option | 4 | 6 + option | 6 + option | 4 |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert + option | Blind Spot Alert | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking + option | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert + option | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Cloth + option | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | Optional | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Remote start | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Wheels | 17 in | 15 in | 18 in | 17 in | 16 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Bi-LED Projector | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (34)
| EX | FE | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control Package $200 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| EX Special Edition $1,500 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| GT2 $2,200 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| GT-Line Premium Package $1,500 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $60 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trunk Cargo Hook $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Lighting Kit $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $495 | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $495 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| GT 18-Inch Summer Tires $200 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| GT 18-Inch All-Season Tires | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| Aurora Black $295 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Currant Red $195 | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fire Orange | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Silky Silver | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Snow White $295 | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Cloth | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black SOFINO | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Sport Cloth with Red Stitching | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Sport Cloth with White Stitching | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Gray Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Gray SOFINO | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Red Two-Tone SOFINO | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Other, Other, Oem order guide. 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.