Kia treated the new Forte to a complete redesign for the 2019 model year. It’s topping the charts for compact cars thanks to its spacious cabin, user-friendly technology, and terrific safety scores. However, it’s more than just a good value and a superb choice for a practical sedan. Let’s reveal everything that makes the Stinger-influenced, 2019 Kia Forte a fun and sporty car.
Spacious, Quality Interior
The designers at Kia did an excellent job of outfitting the 2019 Forte’s well-built interior. It looks more refined with an attractive mix of materials and offers a wide range of adjustable seating positions. For the small sedan class, the Forte offers excellent utility with a large trunk.
The completely revamped exterior styling features a longer wheelbase than the previous generation, resulting in more rear legroom and more storage space than ever before. The trunk touts a broad, flat load floor and a generous opening, making it easy to load and unload vacation luggage or sporting equipment.
Strong Fuel Economy Estimates
The Forte is one of those compacts that just sips gas. The base Forte FE trim with the sporty, six-speed manual gearbox earns 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, while the optional continuously variable automatic transmission brings back numbers like 31 mpg city and 41 highway. Those are some of the best estimates in the class.
The Forte’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine easily keeps pace with turbocharged competitors, feels confident and punchy around town, and accelerates well at highway speeds. It produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, and its engine feels stronger than its horsepower figures might suggest. It also boasts the pleasure of dynamic handling thanks to its torsion-beam rear suspension.
Easy-To-Use Technology Interface
If you’re in the market for loads of well-integrated technology features, the Forte delivers. From Kia’s excellent touch-screen interface to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay device integration and voice controls, its UVO infotainment system is easy to use and offers plenty of entertaining features. Move up the trim levels and get three ports and a convenient wireless charging pad. There’s also a full suite of safety and driver assistance features too.
Advanced Safety Features
The 2019 Forte comes with a terrific standard safety technology package you’re sure to enjoy. Along with a rearview camera, this suite of driver’s aids includes a drowsy driver monitor, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning. You’ll also appreciate lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking.
Upgrade to the Forte’s top trim, the EX, and get most driver assistance features. These optional amenities give you added confidence behind the wheel with blind spot monitoring, adaptive LED headlights, and reverse parking sensors. This variant also includes automatic high beams, rear cross-traffic warning, pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control.
The 2019 Forte offers new car shoppers excellent gas mileage, a terrific interior, and Kia’s generous warranty coverage. Head to your local showroom today for a fun-filled test drive of this attractive and sporty sedan.
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