2023 Kia Forte

If you want to express your personal style when commuting in the Kia Forte, you can choose from one of nine eye-catching exterior paint colors of the vehicle. These head-turning colors include refined and subtle options like Clear White and Gravity Gray, as well as more bold and vivid colors like Currant Red and Fire Orange. Discover the Kia Forte in five trim levels for 2023. These trims are LX, LXS, GT-Line, GT, and GT Manual. Sticking with the entry-level LX trim gets you 15-inch steel wheels, while the LXS trim level adds 16-inch alloy wheels. Up next is the GT-Line trim level, which features halogen-projection headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels. If you're seeking 18-inch alloy wheels, you can pick the GT trim level. The top-of-the-line GT Manual trim finishes things off with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires.

The entry-level engine option of the Kia Forte is a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that can produce 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This engine links to an automatic transmission. If this isn't enough power and strength for you, consider picking the GT trim level and getting the 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine. This pick can produce 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque and it pairs to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The Kia Forte is well-weighted and has accurate steering, making it perfect for the new driver who is still getting comfortable behind the wheel. Even experienced drivers can appreciate the favorable handling on winding roads and in high traffic when operating this 2023 Kia sedan.

Climb into the cabin of the 2023 Forte and you are greeted by an 8-inch touchscreen on the dashboard. This screen is easy to use and works alongside Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Users can sync their smartphone to the Kia when using these technologies to use voice commands to stream music and podcasts, send text messages, and make phone calls. Cloth upholstery and 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space also come standard, but a wireless device charging pad, a larger touchscreen display, and simulated leather upholstery are optional upgrades.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2023 Kia Forte a four-star overall safety rating. In addition to favorable scores on crash tests, the sedan also comes standard with forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. These features work together to reduce the risk of a head-on crash. Lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning are two more standard driver-assist technologies, which can help drivers stay on their path. Automatic high-beam headlights are standard as well and help drivers see and be seen in low-visibility conditions.