2016 Kia Forte
The Kia Forte is a front-wheel drive compact that comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions. The Forte sedan offers an appealing design with a dramatically curved roofline. The latest-generation Forte was launched as a 2014 model, and little has changed for 2016. Keyless entry is standard on 2016 Forte models, and Popular Plus and Premium Plus option packages are available. (The previously offered Eco model has been dropped.)
Forte fares well in value, but it faces competition from the Ford Focus and Mazda 3. Compared with the Ford and Mazda, the Kia's levels of refinement seem reminiscent of …
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The latest-generation Forte was launched as a 2014 model, and little has changed for 2016. Keyless entry is standard on 2016 Forte models, and Popular Plus and Premium Plus option packages are available. (The previously offered Eco model has been dropped.)
Forte fares well in value, but it faces competition from the Ford Focus and Mazda 3. Compared with the Ford and Mazda, the Kia's levels of refinement seem reminiscent of …
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| Engine | 1.6L I-4, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4 |
| MPG | Up to 25 city / 37 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD, 6-spd w/OD |
| Power | 145 - 201 hp |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 2,804 - 2,925 lbs |
