2020 Kia Forte EX

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Body-Colored Door Handles
• Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Chrome Side Windows Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Front Fog Lamps
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• LED Brakelights
• Light Tinted Glass
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Steel Spare Wheel
• Tires: P225/45R17 All-Season
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Wheels: 17 Machine Finish Alloy

• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• 8-Way Driver Seat
• Air Filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination and Driver Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver information center
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front Cupholder
• Front Map Lights
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar, 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat and front passenger seatback map pocket
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Illuminated Glove Box
• Immobilizer
• Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Passenger Seat
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Rear Windows
• Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
• Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio, UVO eServices, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, voice recognition and auxiliary and USB input jacks
• Rear Cupholder
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
• Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
• Smart Device Remote Engine Start
• SOFINO Leathertte Seat Trim
• Streaming Audio
• Trip Computer
• Window Grid Antenna

• 120 Amp Alternator
• 14 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 4.89 Axle Ratio
• 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Steering
• Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder MPI 16V DOHC w/Dual CVVT
• Front Anti-Roll Bar
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and drive mode select w/visual display (normal, sport, comfort)

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Back-Up Camera
• Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot
• Collision Mitigation-Front
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Driver Monitoring-Alert
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Lane Keeping Assist-Line (LKA-L) Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist-Line (LKA-L) Lane Keeping Assist
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

The 2020 Kia Forte is offered in five trim levels; FE, LXS, GT Line, EX and GT. All trims but the GT are powered by a 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder engine, which creates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-feet of torque. The engine features dual continuously variable valve timing, which helps provide responsiveness over a wide range while enhancing fuel economy. The FE trim come standard with a 6-speed manual, though there is an optional intelligent variable transmission. The LXS, GT Line and EX also come standard with the IVT. The new for 2020 GT is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 201 horsepower, sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual though it is also available with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. The Forte's 2.0L engine paired with the IVT offers a combined fuel efficiency of 35 mpg. The entry level Forte FE comes nicely equipped for the low starting price. Standard features include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, 4-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3.5-inch LCD information display, rearview camera, dual-zone temperature control, remote keyless entry, forward collision avoidance assist, forward collision warning and Lane keep assist. The LXS trim add 16-inch alloy wheels, black gloss sport bumper accents, chrome exhaust tips, 60/40 split folding rear seat and Drive Mode Select (DMS), which allows drivers to choose their driving style - Normal, Sport or Comfort. Moving up to the GT Line trim, the Forte adds 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss black exterior trim accents, a rear decklid spoiler, red accents in the grille, side skirts, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, a flat bottom steering wheel with white contrasting stitching, a blind spot warning system and lane change assist, rear cross traffic warning and heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. The EX trim makes the Forte feel like a luxury sedan. Standard features include SOFINO leatherette heated and cooled front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, dual USB charging ports, smart key with push-button start and Smart Trunk. The Smart Trunk feature allows you to stand behind the vehicle with your key and the trunk will automatically open. Additional options include a Harman/Kardon premium audio system, navigation, power sunroof, rear spoiler, smart cruise control and wireless charging. The GT is the sportiest Forte and is available with either a manual or a 7-speed DCT transmission, to match with the more powerful 1.6L engine. The GT also gets sport tuned suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, a smart key, LED headlights with high beam assist, dual exhaust pipes, red contrasting stitching on the steering wheel and paddle shifters should the buyer opt for the 7-speed transmission. The Kia Forte puts a high priority on safety and includes many passive and active safety features. Safety features include a suite of airbags, anti-lock brakes with 4-wheel disc brakes, hill start assist, brake assist system, traction control system and electronic stability control.