Carrying Kia’s excellent design into the budget-minded compact car class, the Kia Forte has always existed to show drivers that they don’t have to make choices which are strictly pragmatic. From its Kia-Stinger-inspired design to its range of standard comfort and convenience technology, the 2020 Kia Forte is a car that revels in its ability to shake up the segment. New for 2020, drivers will find plenty of reasons to choose the Forte over the run-of-the-mill competition from Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Nissan. All-new trim levels and a 201-horsepower engine are among the leading reasons.
As you’ll see in the trim level comparison below, whichever trim level you prefer on your 2020 Kia Forte, you’ll find it to offer a ton of functionality and just as much fun. Whether you prefer the economical FE trim level or want the heart-racing thrill of the 2020 Kia Forte Gt, Kia is bringing it.
Spec/Feature |
2020 Kia Forte FE |
2020 Kia Forte LXS |
2020 Kia Forte GT-Line |
2020 Kia Forte EX |
2020 Kia Forte GT |
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Engine (power) | 2.0L 4-cylinder (147 horsepower) | 2.0L 4-cylinder (147 horsepower) | 2.0L 4-cylinder (147 horsepower) | 2.0L 4-cylinder (147 horsepower) | 1.6L turbo (201 horsepower) |
Standard transmission | 6-speed manual | IVT | IVT | IVT | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Rear suspension | Coupled torsion beam | Coupled torsion beam | Coupled torsion beam | Coupled torsion beam | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels | 15-inch steel | 16-inch alloy with machine finish | 17-inch alloy with graphite finish | 17-inch alloy with machine finish | 18-inch alloy with machine finish |
Headlights | Projector beam | Projector beam | Projector beam | Projector beam | LED |
Power sunroof | No | No | Available | No | Available |
Seating material | Woven cloth | Woven cloth | Sport black cloth with leatherette bolsters | SOFINO seat trim | Sport black cloth with leatherette bolsters |
Climate control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-zone automatic | Dual-zone automatic |
Audio system | 4 speakers | 4 speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
Kia DRiVEWISE features* | FCA, FCW, LDW, LKA-Line, DAW | DMS, FCA, FCW, LDW, LKA-Line, DAW | DMS, FCA, FCW, LDW, LKA-Line, DAW, LCA, BCW, RCCW | DMS, FCA, FCW, LDW, LKA-Line, DAW, LCA, BCW, RCCW | DMS, FCA, FCW, LDW, LKA-Line, DAW, HBA |
While the 2020 Kia Forte offers a huge range of trim levels which allow you to select the model that’s perfect for your unique wants and needs, it is perhaps more impressive what each trim level has in common. The 2020 Kia Forte has a ton of shared features across trim levels that prove that Kia gives yo more than other manufacturers. Among them, you’ll find the following:
*Kia DRIVEWiSE Safety Features. DMS = Drive Mode Select. FCA = Forward Collision Avoidance. FCW = Forward Collision Warning. LDW = Lane Departure Warning. LKA-Line = Lane Keeping Assist-Line. DAW = Driver Attention Warning. LCA = Lane Change Assist. BCW = Blind-Spot Collision Warning. RCCW = Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning. HBA = High-Beam Asssit. PDW-R = Parking Distance Warning. SCC = Smart Cruise Control.