The 2024 Kia Forte: A Compact Sedan with Big Ambitions

If you need an affordable car with a tiny footprint for navigating urban environments, but don’t want to sacrifice style or comfort, you can’t beat a 2024 Kia Forte. Even the remarkably budget-friendly lowest trim level is packed with enough highly desirable standard features to make family vacations and daily commutes more enjoyable.

Design

A roomy interior full of high-quality materials complements the 2024 Forte’s modish exterior and both benefit from an extensive collection of standard features. Even the lowest LX trim has refreshed entertainment and safety technology. Convenient touches include projector beam headlights, which relieve the stress of night driving with enhanced illumination that makes obstacles easier to spot on the road ahead of you.

The Forte has ample cargo space, which is very helpful for those long road trips. So you reap all the advantages of a compact sedan to zip around in city traffic, while meeting all the needs of a family vacation.

Performance

The 2024 Forte’s lowest three trim levels are powered by a standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. An Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is also standard and allows you to choose from three driving modes: Normal, Sport, or Smart. Front-wheel drive is also standard, as is Hill Start Assist Control. The Forte’s fuel economy is excellent, estimated to average 30 mpg driving in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.

A turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine providing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque is standard on the two top-level GT trims. You can choose a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual transmission. Another exciting standard feature on those trims is a sport-tuned dual exhaust. One thing that also adds exceptional value to any Kia purchase is the company’s standard powertrain warranty. Even expensive luxury brands such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz can’t beat it.

Technology

A 4.2-inch Instrument Display and a 4-speaker sound system are standard on the 2024 Forte’s base model. The infotainment system features an 8-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Bluetooth wireless connectivity provides hand-free integration with your mobile phone, allowing you to safely enjoy all your favorite content, including apps, maps, music, and more.

The front row has an auxiliary audio input jack and a USB charging port. The Kia Access app can schedule maintenance reminder alerts and more.

Safety

Kia has equipped the 2024 Forte lineup with impressive driver’s aid and safety technology. The following features are standard even in the lowest trim level:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Following assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Rearview Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidance
• Rear Occupant Alert
• High Beam Assist

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