Kia Forte EX 2019

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Make:

Kia

Model:

Forte

Average Price:

$

21,990

Updated:

28 Dec 2018

Car Type:

Car

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

Total Seating:

5

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

5

Fuel Tank Capacity:

14.00gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Gravity Grey

#666d79

Aurora Black Pearl

#191a1a

Snow White Pearl

#ffffff

Fire Orange

#fe6356

Currant Red

#b5484b

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Kia Forte pairs stylish good looks with a lot of features, making it a compact sedan standout.

Pros
Long hood, short trunk shape
Lots of safety and tech for money
Good fuel economy
Spacious interior

Cons
Not particularly quick
Some rivals are cheaper to start
Base Forte FE hardly lavish
No hatchback—for now

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Kia Forte ranked #1 in Compact Cars. Currently the Kia Forte has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Cavernous trunk volume
User-friendly technology
Plenty of rear legroom
Good fuel economy

Cons
So-so engine power
Slightly stiff ride quality

By:

usnews.com

The Kia Forte sedan has been fully redesigned for 2019.

Pros
Plenty of features for the money
Strong fuel economy estimates
Generous warranty coverage

Cons
Stiff ride quality
Back seat isn't quite as roomy as those of some rivals

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

30.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

40.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

16

Cylinders:

4

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

Torque:

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

147hp

at 6 200rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

no

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

no

Side view Camera:

no

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.70in

Width:

70.90in

Height:

56.50in

Ground Clearance:

5.30in

Wheel Base:

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.80

Rear Head Room:

37.50

Front Leg Room:

42.20in

Rear leg room:

35.70in

Front Hip Room:

53.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.10in

Rear Hip Room:

51.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

15.30cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

14.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

19.50degrees

Curb Weight:

2762.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

no

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

hands-free entry

Heated mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

no

Front Seats Features:

bucket front seats

height adjustable passenger seat

multi-level heating driver seat

leatherette

ventilated driver seat

ventilated passenger seat

height adjustable driver seat

multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power driver seat

6 -way manual passenger seat adjustment

Rear Seats Features:

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

no

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

no

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

no

More Entertainment:

auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

6 total speakers

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

no

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

17 x 7.0 in.

Wheels more:

inside mounted spare tire

temporary spare tire

All season tires

alloy wheels

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

225.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

45

Diameter:

R17

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

remote anti-theft alarm system

pre-collision safety system

emergency braking preparation

Rear center 3-point belt

post-collision safety system

blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages:

EX Launch Edition

EX Gray Interior Color Package

EX Red Interior Color Package

Exterior Options:

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Trunk Cargo Hook

Wheel Locks

Paint Protection Package

Interior Options:

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black SOFINO, leatherette

#242424

Gray SOFINO, leatherette

#848381

Red SOFINO, leatherette

#873934

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Kia Forte EX 2019

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Expert Reviews

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Convenience

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Instruments

Power Features

Seats

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