Previous model years also included a 164-horsepower option, while the SX hatch offers a turbo 1.6-liter four-banger doling out 201 horses. Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which makes upwards of 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque.
It also gets a number of high-tech safety systems, all of which helped it to achieve a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS for 2019.
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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay add infotainment goodness, while cargo space is rated at 15.1 cubic feet, which is pretty good for the segment. Inside, there’s an upright infotainment screen on top of a two-tier dash, plus some chrome trim. LED lighting adds a premium touch, and the exterior dimensions are a bit bigger as well. Offered in both a hatchback and coupe body style, we think the Forte is definitely much more attractive this time around, especially with regards to the cues taken from the hot-to-trot Kia Stinger GT. The latest third generation was recently introduced for the 2019 model year, gaining both a sharper exterior style and a more luxurious interior spec. Although it’s matched up against well-established competition from the likes of Toyota and Honda, the Kia Forte still manages to hold its own and go toe to toe with more expensive models in the segment, and as a result, it’s racked up a huge number of sales in the U.S.
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