Kia Forte Trim Levels

Kia Forte FE: Performance Starts Here 

Regardless of what you want to accomplish during the day, your expectations should be exceeded across the board. That’s why the 2022 Kia Forte FE base trim level comes adorned with a variety of performance, technology, and safety features that’ll keep you feeling your best on the road.

For example, this sporty sedan packs a punch of performance with its 2.0L inline 4-cylinder motor that dominates your path with 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. You can expect to enjoy an exciting sense of acceleration with the power offered by this engine.

To provide you with seamless acceleration, this Kia vehicle offers an available Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with Sportmatic®. That way, you’ll be met with the perfect dose of force when you press your foot against the accelerator.

If you love music, you can’t forget about audio technology either. This Kia car presents a crisp-sounding audio system with a standard 4-speaker audio setup. These speakers are strategically placed throughout the cabin to make the most out of your Kia car’s acoustics.

On top of that, this agile road-cruiser keeps you confident that you’re operating an environmentally friendly automobile with an EPA-estimated 31 city/41 highway MPG.¹ Thanks to those numbers, you’ll advance down any road without having to stop to gas up again for hundreds of miles.

Kia Forte LXS: A Step Up in Convenience 

Your busy schedule demands immediate responses to anything you encounter—and that’s why the 2022 Kia Forte LXS equips you with the same powerful engine that you’ll find on the Kia Forte FE.

In addition, this sedan enjoys great road stability with its 16-inch shiny alloy wheels. These wheels will help you absorb any inconsistencies in the road and maneuver winding roads with comfort and ease. They also serve as a step up from the steel wheels of the previous trim level.

Drivers who need a lot of space to pack all their cargo will enjoy this trim as well for its standard 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats. These seats allow you to expand your trunk’s volume into your back-seating area, so you have plenty of room to stow away your cargo.

This makes this trim ideal for any driver who expects to go on vacations frequently. Settle into the exclusive Gray Woven Cloth interior trim option and get ready for long drives!

Kia Forte GT-Line: Designed for Enthusiasts 

When you really want to make sure you’re equipped with the latest technology, you’re going to want to upgrade to the GT-Line trim. This trim provides drivers with a standard Smart Key with Remote Start. Just start up your Kia remotely, and hop in ready to go!

Drivers looking for all the latest safety features will be pleased with this trim as well. At this trim level, you’ll find standard features such as a Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW).

This system monitors your blind spots for other vehicles, so you can be alerted to their presence with a light on your side mirror. With this kind of help, you can change lanes with ease while traveling along busy highways.

Want to make traveling long distances exceptionally easy? Take advantage of the now standard navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (SCC). This feature, which you’ll find on the GT trim, makes keeping up with traffic simple as your Kia car matches the speed of the car ahead of you automatically, and can adapt speed based on detected traffic conditions and mandated speed.

To top things off, this trim also comes standard with Sport Seats with SynTex and Cloth Seat Trim options. Your interior will look ready for those spirited drives to work thanks to a more ergonomic seat design that’s fit for sporty driving.

Kia Forte GT: Enhanced Engine Performance 

If speed is what you’re after, you only need to get behind the wheel of the 2022 Kia Forte GT. This Kia vehicle comes standard with a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. This powertrain produces up to 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

In addition, you can expect this trim to provide up to an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG.²

Driving around with your smartphone? Keep it charged up when you use the Wireless Phone Charger that comes with this trim level. No need to mess about with cords with this simple system!

How about safety? This trim upgrades your lights with a standard High Beam Assist (HBA). If you’re passing another vehicle while driving at night, your Kia car can detect it, and deactivate your high beams until the other car has passed. This makes driving at night much more comfortable as you don’t have to constantly manipulate the high beam switch.

Kia Forte GT Manual: Total Performance Control 

If you really want to be able to control the way your Kia vehicle performs, there’s always the GT Manual trim level. This option pairs the 1.6L turbocharged engine with a 6-Speed Manual Transmission to let you make full use of your Kia vehicle’s performance.

Get the most out of a sporty ride by having maximum control of your speed and gear shifts.

In addition to the performance perks, this trim also comes standard with a Harman Kardon® Surround Sound audio system with Clari-Fi™. Thanks to eight premium speakers placed all throughout the cabin and an integrated subwoofer, you’ll enjoy some excellent audio fidelity for those more exciting drives around town.

When you’re driving up for a fine night of dining at Charbonos, you can enjoy a magical interior experience with the LED Interior Lighting system. Light up the inside and enjoy this high-tech trim level!