2020 Kia Forte Reviews
The Kia Forte's sporty design, sleek interior design and class-leading warranty make it stand out on the market. It's also among the most reliable, affordable vehicles in this market.
Price: $20,950 - $26,500 (including destination charge)
The Kia Forte offers a comfortable ride and plenty of cargo space. The trunk is large enough to carry heavy items without having to compromise your seating position or rear legroom.
The interior of the car is sleek and elegant, with well-designed layouts that include ample space in the front and rear. It's also easy to customize and access important features through the available infotainment system, which has a responsive touch screen and intuitive controls.
Exterior: The Forte is a blend of Kia’s Stinger-inspired styling and more traditional, conservative looks. It's designed to be easy for drivers to see through the car thanks to its sleek profile, narrow roofline and low hood.
The compact sedan is available in FE, LXS, and EX trims. Base model is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine of 147 horsepower that can reach 60 mph in just 8.7 seconds.
The standard Forte GT's 1.6-liter turbocharged four cylinder produces 201 horsepower. Performance enthusiasts will love it. It's not as punchy as the Honda Civic Si, but it adds to the Forte GT's power output.
Driveability: The Forte handles well and has precise steering. Upper-trim models come with a three mode steering system. This allows you adjust how hard or slow you want to move in traffic.
Safety: The Kia Forte has a solid array of active safety features, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and smart cruise control. It earned four stars in the NHTSA's crash test and a five-star rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Driver comfort: A spacious and comfortable interior allows for a 6 foot passenger to be comfortably seated in the Forte. It is also among the largest compact sedans of its class.
Ride: The Forte isn't quite as smooth on broken pavement as some other vehicles in its class. The standard suspension of the Forte is stiff and can feel bumpy over uneven roads.
Although it's not as thrilling to drive as the Civic Si Civic, the Forte's engine is more than sufficient for daily driving.
Reliability: The Forte is built in the United States, and it comes with Kia's industry-leading ten-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It also comes with five years of bumper–to-bumper coverage and 24-hour roadside assistance.
Forte will add two special editions to its lineup for 2020, the FE GT Special Edition as well as the EX Special Edition. Both versions offer a variety unique features, such as two-tone Red leatherette upholstery and an upgraded premium infotainment program. The EX Special Edition adds a gloss black spoiler and a power moonroof. The EX Special Edition also includes a premium 10-speaker audio system and a wireless charging pad.