2021 Kia Forte GT

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions
• Black Grille
• Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Black Side Windows Trim
• Body-Colored Door Handles
• Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Clearcoat Paint
• Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
• Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Front Fog Lamps
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
• LED Brakelights
• Light Tinted Glass
• Lip Spoiler
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Steel Spare Wheel
• Tires: P225/40R18 Sport Summer
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Wheels: 18 Machine Finish Alloy

• 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• Air Filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• Cloth & Leatherette Seat Trim -inc: red contrast stitching
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver Information Center
• Driver Seat
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front And Rear Map Lights
• Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
• Front Cupholder
• Front Sport Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's and front passenger seats and front passenger seatback map pocket
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Illuminated Glove Box
• 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
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Outside Temp Gauge
• 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, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
• Radio: AM/FM/MP3 harman/kardon Premium Audio System -inc: 320 watt, 8 speakers, 8 touch screen, steering remote control, Clari-Fi digital audio restoration, SiriusXM satellite radio, UVO eServices w/voice recognition, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, 2 USB charger ports (front/center console) and wireless phone charger
• 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
• Smart Device Remote Engine Start
• Sport Leather Steering Wheel
• Streaming Audio
• Trip Computer
• Urethane Gear Shifter Material
• Window Grid Antenna

• 130 Amp Alternator
• 14 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 4.33 Axle Ratio
• 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Steering
• Engine: 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbo GDI 16V DOHC D-CVVT
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Sport Tuned Suspension
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

• 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 Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) Rear Parking Sensors
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

The 2021 Kia Forte is offered in five trim levels; FE, LXS, GT-Line, EX and GT. Other than the GT, all are powered by a 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder engine, which creates 147 horsepower and 132 pound-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 offers a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission or an intelligent variable transmission, while the LXS, GT-Line and EX come standard with the IVT. 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, climate control, remote keyless entry, forward collision avoidance assist, and Lane keep assist. The LXS trim add 16-inch alloy wheels, black gloss sport bumper accents, chrome exhaust tips, a 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, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, a leather-wrapped shift knob, a 6-speaker audio system, gloss black exterior details, black mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, a sportier grille and sportier side skirts and a lane change assist function. The EX trim makes the Forte feel almost like a luxury sedan. Standard features include 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 trim costs about the same as the EX, but actually removes some of the more upscale features of that model in exchange for a more powerful engine, a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder making a stout 201 horsepower. Rather than the fuel efficient but not particularly sporty IVT transmission, the GT gets a dual clutch 7-speed as standard, which can snap off shifts in the blink of an eye. A 6-speed manual is optional. Despite having fewer luxury features than the EX, an optional GT2 package includes a ton of high tech features, such as the Harman/Kardon stereo, a power sunroof, heated and cooled seats, park distance control, blind spot warning, smart cruise control and more. 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.