Kia Forte 2023 Review
Kia Forte 2023 Review
After a refresh for 2022, the five-passenger sedan returns mostly unchanged for 2023. Popular competitors include the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
The 2023 Forte LX, LXS, and GT-Line are equipped with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four that makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque.
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0.229 -> After a refresh for 2022, the five-passenger
sedan returns mostly unchanged for 2023.
6.66 -> Popular competitors include the Honda Civic
and Toyota Corolla.
11.13 -> The 2023 Forte LX, LXS, and GT-Line are equipped
with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four
17.66 -> that makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of
torque.
22.61 -> They also get a CVT automatic, and all Forte
models regardless of powertrain are FWD.
27.869 -> Fuel economy for the base model comes in at
30/41 mpg city/highway, while the LXS and
33.98 -> GT-Line get 28/39 mpg.
37.35 -> The last non-turbo Forte we clocked was a
2019 model, and it got to 60 mph from a standstill
42.77 -> in 8.2 seconds.
44.93 -> In comparison, a 2022 GT model we tested did
the same feat in just 6.4 seconds.
50.87 -> All current-generation GT models are outfitted
with a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four
55.91 -> that develops 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
60.76 -> They get a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
transmission or an available six-speed manual.
65.7 -> DCT-equipped Forte cars are rated for 27/35
mpg while the manual gets 22/31 mpg.
73.71 -> The NHTSA has evaluated the 2023 version of
the small Kia sedan and awarded it a four-star
79.14 -> overall safety rating, one star shy of the
top grade.
82.59 -> In the administration's notes, it indicates
a safety concern with the vehicle's side barrier
87.049 -> test results because the left rear door intruded
into the cabin.
90.71 -> However, the Forte still earned a five-star
rating for the side test.
95.5 -> The IIHS gave the 2023 Forte Good scores in
all crashworthiness tests except for the updated
100.35 -> side test, in which it received a score of
Poor.
103.67 -> All 2023 Forte cars feature Kia's standard
Drive Wise suite of active driver assist technologies
109.13 -> that include automatic emergency braking,
adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping.
114.04 -> Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic
monitoring, automatic high-beams, and parking
118.979 -> sensors are also available.
121.61 -> Automatic headlights, keyless entry, an auto-dimming
rearview mirror, and a 4.2-inch gauge cluster
126.88 -> screen are standard on the 2023 Forte.
129.959 -> Base models also receive an 8.0-inch infotainment
touchscreen and four speakers.
134.62 -> LED headlights, taillights, daytime running
lights, and foglights are available, as is
140.18 -> a sunroof and remote start.
142.13 -> Options for the cabin include a power driver's
seat, heated and ventilated front seats, push-button
147.31 -> start, dual-zone climate control system, and
illuminated vanity mirrors in the visors.
152.67 -> Six- and eight-speaker sound systems, a 10.3-inch
touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging,
157.93 -> and two more USB ports are also offered.
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