2020 Kia Forte Brings Affordable Sportiness to the Compact Car Segment

Design

Having undergone a full redesign for 2019, the Kia Forte isn't your run-of-the-mill compact sedan. Youthful, sporty, and brimming with standard and available features, Forte enters the 2020 model year with a renewed swagger that's sure to thrill drivers from Mahwah to Chestnut Ridge, NY. The Forte's exterior style is inspired by the one-of-a-kind Stinger fastback, with a low and sturdy stance, swept-back roofline, and an aggressive front fascia accented by dynamic headlights. The bold exterior carries over into a modern interior, highlighted by high quality materials, an attractive and intuitive layout, and tasteful accents.

What's New?

Kicking things up a notch, the 2020 Kia Forte features two new sport-focused trim levels: GT Line and GT

• GT Line models receive race-inspired aesthetic enhancements inside and out, including a new grille and unique side sills, interior accent stitching, LED cabin lighting, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, and a premium 320-watt Harman Kardon sound system. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and a blind-spot monitor are also standard.


• GT models feature all the same equipment and styling elements of the GT Line, and add performance upgrades like a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque), fully independent rear suspension, larger brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport summer tires, and either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual transmission.

Trims and Features

In addition to the two new GT tiers, features for the Kia Forte are organized across four well-equipped trim levels: FE, LXS, S, and EX.

Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pound-feet of torque), the base FE trim comes standard with automatic headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Advanced safety features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and  lane keeping assist are also standard.

Moving up the trim ladder, Fair Lawn drivers can enjoy premium upgrades like 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, Uvo communication services, a sunroof, LED headlights, automatic high beams, additional driver-assistance technologies, and more.

Kia DRIVEWiSE Safety Technologies

Regarding automotive safety, nothing beats staying alert. That said, the Kia Forte comes equipped with several standard and available advanced safety features that provide an extra degree of security behind the wheel. Kia DRIVEWiSE technologies supplement your attentive driving with features like:

• Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
• Standard Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Standard Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Standard Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Available Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
• Available Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with available Lane Change Assist (LCA)
• Available Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Available Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)

Test Drive the New Kia Forte near Spring Valley, NY

With it's comfortable and inviting interior, sporty demeanor, and a wealth of technology to keep you safe, entertained, and connected, the 2020 Kia Forte makes a perfect companion for the morning commute. If you're looking for an upgrade to your daily drive, come see for yourself what the Kia Forte is all about. Visit our Kia showroom in Ramsey for a test drive, today. One of our friendly and experienced representatives will be happy to show you around.