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The base FE model comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Along with dual-zone climate control, other standard features include forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning. The midlevel LXS and S are expected to be the bread and butter models. LXS receives 16-inch alloy wheels and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, while S upgrades to 17-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights and taillights, UVO eServices, voice recognition, SiriusXM satellite radio and tweeter speakers, and power windows with driver’s one-touch auto-up/down function.
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Like most of its competitors, Kia hasn’t given up on the manual transmission in this segment. In addition to Kia’s first CVT (pictured above), the Forte offers a six-speed manual, but only on the base FE trim.
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The second-generation Forte topped out at 29/37 mpg with the previous six-speed automatic and 25/34 mpg with the manual. With the new model, the CVT also achieves better fuel economy than the manual, topping out at 31/41 mpg. The manual gets 27/37 mpg, which is still a lot better than the previous version.
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