The 2023 Kia Forte

What’s your forte? If you’re familiar with our lineup, you know the Kia team is great at producing enticing vehicles like the 2023 Kia Forte. This small sedan is roomy enough to be the home of an impressive number of standard features. With a base MSRP of $19,490, the 2023 Kia Forte has an outstanding value proposition rival vehicles can’t compete with. Let’s take a closer look at this.

Available Powertrains

Drivers who stop by our Avenel, NJ Kia dealership to test-drive the Kia Forte have two powerplants to choose from. Powering the LX, LXS, and GT Line trims is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission.

A turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine powers the even sportier GT trim. This powerplant delivers 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. If you want to buy or lease the GT model at Sansone Kia, you can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Active Safety Equipment

Advanced safety and driver-assistive features are standard fare for new Kia models. Safety-conscious motorists will be glad that the five-passenger Kia Forte is outfitted with:

• Rearview camera
• Forward collision warning and intervention system
• Drowsy driver monitor
• Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Automatic high beams

More active safety features are optional for the LXS trim and standard on the GT Line and GT trims. Those advanced safety features include a safe-exit system and a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert.

Additional Features

Safety features are far from the only amenities you’ll enjoy as the owner or lessee of a 2023 Kia Forte. For example, the sedan has cruise control which makes it a breeze to maintain a static speed when you’re traveling on the highway. Selectable driving modes only up the fun you’ll have when you’re in the driver’s seat.

As you’ll see, the Kia Forte doesn’t come up short on the technology front. The sedan’s list of state-of-the-art technology features includes:

• Four-speaker sound system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
• Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Bluetooth® integration
• USB port

The sedan’s affordable list price, peppy engines, and impressive standard features combine to make the 2023 Kia Forte an excellent value. If you love breaking rules — and expectations — we encourage you to apply for Kia financing using our secure website so you can buy or lease a new Kia Forte today!