2023 Kia Forte

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83

Years

Consumer Rating

The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
J.D. Power
83
Out of 100

Quality & Reliability

Great
87/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great
83/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Great
83/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average
74/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2023 Kia Forte after 90-days of ownership.
  • Vehicle's ability to hold personal items exactly where you want them
  • Comfort of the rear seats
  • Experience of using voice assistance in your vehicle

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2023 Kia Forte during the first 90-days of ownership.
  • Effectiveness of your vehicle's headlights
  • How your vehicle makes you feel when you start it up
  • How well your vehicle steers/handles in normal conditions

Performance Specs

MPG City

22 - 30

MPG Hwy

31 - 41

Horsepower

147 - 201

Transmission

1 speed, CVT w/OD, 6 speed, Manual w/OD, 7 speed, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, Regular Unleaded I-4

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Available Trims

2023 Kia Forte Review

Overview
The Kia Forte feels like a car that costs a lot more. Of course it does. It’s a Kia. Comfort; technology; sleek elegant fastback design—who says value has to be boring? Choose from four trims from the capable LX to the athletic GT. The Forte’s sleek fastback design doesn’t just look great—it means more room inside for rear-seat passengers. And the available heated and ventilated front seats stay comfortable mile after mile. Manage your music make phone calls and more with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Available Voice Command Navigation helps you get where you’re going and available SiriusXM satellite radio keeps you entertained on the way. Be more confident on the road with Kia Drive Wise driver-assistive technologies. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist come standard and Smart Cruise Control and Blind Spot Collision Warning are available. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a Forte that’s all yours. The Kia Forte. Always affordable. Never boring.
Technology
Everybody stays connected in a Kia Forte. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration bring your compatible smartphone to an eight-inch touchscreen. Navigation is available and bumps screen size to ten-and-a-quarter inches. Available wireless charging keeps your devices ready to go and you can even get a Harman Kardon Premium Audio System. Available Kia Connect turns your compatible smartphone into a remote control for your Sportage. Remote Start with Climate Control helps you get a head start on your day and with Remote Lock/Unlock you’ll always know your Sportage is secure. The Kia Forte. Connectivity comes standard.
Safety
When you think of safety think of the Kia Forte. You’ll be more confident on the road with Kia Drive Wise driver-assistance technologies. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist come standard and Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist are available. Available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist reduces the stress of backing out of driveways and parking spots. And every Forte comes with Electronic Stability Control. It works with the Traction Control System to reduce wheelspin and keep you on track. The Kia Forte. It’s the safer choice.
Performance
Every Kia Forte features a highly efficient powertrain. The standard two-liter Atkinson-Cycle engine is designed to minimize fuel consumption while it maximizes power. Add the available Intelligent Variable Transmission and your Forte can go up to 41 miles on a single gallon of gas. Or make every drive more fun with a Forte GT. Turbocharged engine; sport-tuned fully independent suspension; bigger anti-sway bars; bigger front brakes; stickier tires—and your choice of a Csix-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. The Kia Forte. Who says value has to be boring?

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