2024 Forte
Sleek and sporty.
The 2024 Forte is bolder than ever. With an updated design, newly enhanced technology, powerful engine options, available manual transmission, and up to 41 MPG Highway, Forte's track-inspired driving experience puts the power in your hands.
As shown 35 MPG HWY
41 MPG HWY
Standard Auto Emergency Braking Technology
Available Turbo Engine w/
201 hp
Gallery
Exterior
Drive like a winner.
Our industry-leading Kia 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty lets you take on the road ahead with confidence.
The Forte ranked highest in initial quality among Compact Cars in the J.D. Power 2023 Initial Quality Study-marking the fifth year in a row.
Pick your perfect trim.
LX
$19,990
starting MSRP
Features
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine w/ 147hp & 132 lb-ft of torque
- Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- 30/41/34 EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway/Combined)
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology
- Lane Keeping & Following Assist Technology
- Auto Headlight Control w/ High Beam Assist
- 8-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Rear-View Monitor w/ Dynamic Parking Guidance
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Front USB Ports: 2
LXS
$20,490
starting MSRP
Features
- Added to / in place of standard LX trim features:
- 28/39/32 EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway/Combined)
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats
GT-Line
$22,490
starting MSRP
Features
- Added to / in place of standard LXS trim features:
- GT-Line Body Styling
- Blind Spot Detection Technology
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Cyclist Detection
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect & SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- LED Daytime Running Lights, Fog Lights & Taillights
- Sport Seats w/ SynTex & Cloth Seat Trim
- Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
GT
$24,690
starting MSRP
Features
- Added to / in place of standard GT-Line trim features:
- 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine w/ 201hp & 195 lb-ft of torque
- 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission w/ Paddle Shifters
- Sport-Tuned Multi-link Rear Suspension & Sport-Tuned Dual Exhaust
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- LED Headlights
- Wireless Phone Charger & Rear USB Charging Port
- Available GT2 Package with Sunroof, Power Driver Seat, Premium Audio, Heated/Ventilated Front Seats, SynTex Seating Material
GT Manual
$25,390
starting MSRP
Features
- Added to / in place of standard GT trim features:
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission
- Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 Summer Tires
- Sunroof
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers
- Sport Seats w/ SynTex Seat Trim & Red Stitching
- Heated Front Seats
- LED Interior Lighting
FORTE GT
Fuel your adrenaline with Forte GT.
The GT Experience
When you’re behind the wheel of a Forte GT, something incredible happens. The engine comes to life, the exhaust roars, the steering wheel feels like an extension of your body. The Forte GT isn’t just a car, it’s an experience. The only way to understand it is to drive it.
Powertrain
The heart of this powerful trim is a turbocharged engine with 195 lb.-ft. of torque and 201 horsepower, creating an aggressive driving experience with the available Michelin® Pilot® Sport Summer Tires.
Performance Transmissions
Forte GT’s standard 7-speed quick-shifting Dual-Clutch Transmission allows the turbocharged engine’s powerband to be controlled via the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Or, opt for three-pedal driving with the available 6-Speed Manual Transmission.
Exterior Accents
Make your presence known with red grille inserts and rear diffuser accents. The glossy black mirror caps, side sills, rear lip spoiler, and 18-inch alloy wheels give Forte GT a sleek and sporty look.
Interior Details
Interior details include a sport design steering wheel, combination SynTex and cloth seating with red stitching, and ambient lighting with an illuminated “GT” logo on the dash. You can also enjoy a 10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
INTERIOR
Power meets comfort.
Stylish & Spacious
The spacious cabin offers ample cargo space to pack in luggage and gear, plus generous legroom and headroom to keep you and your passengers feeling at home on the road.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
Available heated and ventilated front seats offer variable heat settings and/or fan speeds to help enhance comfort for both the driver and front passenger.
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
Experience the power of the available Harman Kardon® Premium Audio system, and let your favorite tracks inspire the drive.
10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat
The available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support lets you customize your perfect driving position.
60/40 Split Seating
Available split-folding rear seat helps you pack in longer cargo items and still leave room for up to two rear-seat passengers.
GT-LINE: For the show stoppers
The Forte GT-Line arrives with boldly designed front bumper, grille, and headlights complete with a head-turning package of available style upgrades.
Sport 17-inch alloy wheels, side sills, and rear spoiler
LED fog lights, tail lights, and daytime running lights
Sport seats in SynTex and cloth trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect, & SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Highway Driving Assist
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Smart Key w/ Remote Start
Blind Spot Detection Technology
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
EXTERIOR
Give them something to talk about.
A Bold Design
Designed with an unmistakable attitude, the Forte's bold look is complete with eye-catching upper and lower grilles and a sleek front bumper.
Alloy Wheels
The design of the available 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch wheels gives Forte a striking look that is sure to impress.
Front LED Lighting
The available LED headlights include High Beam Assist, which adds substance to the front-end style.
A Striking Back End
The Forte’s tailpipes, rear bumper, and available LED tail lights deliver a striking impression to all who follow.
KIA DRIVE WISE
A smarter way to drive.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection
Designed to help detect potential collisions, the available Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection system can help apply the brakes in certain situations, helping to prevent some frontal collisions.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is an available technology that is designed to apply the brakes to help correct and avoid accidents in certain circumstances if it detects a vehicle in your blind spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to detect potential oncoming obstacles as you reverse. If the system detects a potential hazard crossing into your intended path, it activates auditory and/or visual warnings and possible braking intervention in certain circumstances.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go and Highway Driving Assist
Available Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go automatically adjusts to maintain the driver’s pre-set speed and to help maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle detected ahead. On highways where information is available, optional Highway Driving Assist monitors the posted speed limit and is designed to adjust the set speed of Smart Cruise Control accordingly.
Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist
Standard on all Forte trims, the Lane Keeping Assist system is designed to provide steering inputs in certain circumstances to help keep your vehicle within detected lane markers, while Lane Following Assist monitors lane markings to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
