2014-2018 Kia Forte Hatchback
Compact Hatchback
The Kia Forte offers a long list of standard features, and thanks to a low base price, there is often room in the budget to pick from an option list that offers amenities not usually seen in a budget-class hatchback. All of this is wrapped in a package that offers a generous amount of interior room for five people and one of the best warranties in its class at five years/60,000 miles (ten years/100,000 miles powertrain).





The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (3)
EX
237,241,59,207,62,88,152,153,157,248,95,154,47,242,56,58SX
49SX
88,47Available packages (4)
SX PREMIUM PACKAGE
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror HomeLink Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Heated Steering Wheel 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsEX PREMIUM PACKAGE
Door Handle Pocket Light Puddle Lamp Under exterior mirrors Heated Steering Wheel Push Button Start w/Smart Key Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror HomeLink Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Immobilizer 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsSX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD Navigation System HD Radio technology HID Headlights Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear ventsEX TECH PACKAGE
supervision meter cluster Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD LED Taillights Navigation System HD Radio technology HID Headlights Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear ventsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (3)
EX
96,237,241,59,207,62,88,152,157,95,154,47,242,56,58SX
153,248,49SX
47Available packages (4)
SX PREMIUM PACKAGE
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror HomeLink Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Heated Steering Wheel 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsEX PREMIUM PACKAGE
Door Handle Pocket Light Perimeter Approach Lighting Heated Steering Wheel Push Button Start w/Smart Key Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror HomeLink Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Immobilizer 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsSX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD Navigation System HD Radio technology HID Headlights Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear ventsEX TECH PACKAGE
supervision meter cluster Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD LED Taillights Navigation System HD Radio technology HID Headlights Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear ventsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
LX
96,241,207,88,152,153,154,47EX
237,59,62,157,95,242,56,58SX
248,49SX
88,47Available packages (5)
OPTION GROUP 020
standard equipment LX Popular Plus Package Wheels: 16" Alloy Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 4.3" rear camera display audio unit SIRIUSXM satellite radio USB/auxiliary input jacks 4 speakers tweeter speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Auto-On/Off HeadlightsOPTION GROUP 050
SX Premium Technology Package puddle lamp and door handle pocket light Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear vents Heated Steering Wheel Push-Button Start w/Smart Key Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink UVO eServices Telematics Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD Immobilizer Navigation w/HD Radio Technology 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat 2 memory presets and 2 way power lumbar Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsSX PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
puddle lamp and door handle pocket light Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear vents Heated Steering Wheel Push-Button Start w/Smart Key Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink UVO eServices Telematics Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD Immobilizer Navigation w/HD Radio Technology 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat 2 memory presets and 2 way power lumbar Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsLX POPULAR PLUS PACKAGE
Wheels: 16" Alloy Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 4.3" rear camera display audio unit SIRIUSXM satellite radio USB/auxiliary input jacks 4 speakers tweeter speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Auto-On/Off HeadlightsEX PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
puddle lamp and door handle pocket light LED Taillights Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control center console rear vents Heated Steering Wheel Push-Button Start w/Smart Key Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink Ventilated Driver's Seat Heated Rear Seats Bottom Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2" TFT color LCD Immobilizer Navigation w/HD Radio Technology 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat 2 memory presets and 2 way power lumbar Power Sunroof Heated Front SeatsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
LX
96,241,207,88,152,153,248,154,47,151EX
132,238,59,62,157,95,56,58SX
SX
49Available packages (5)
OPTION GROUP 020
standard equipment LX Popular Plus Package front door handle pocket lighting and sunglasses holder Cruise Control steering-wheel-mounted controls Front Fog Lights Rear-Camera Display Overhead Reading Light Perimeter Approach Lighting Chrome Exterior Door Handles Tires: P205/55R16 Auto-On/Off Headlights Push Button Start w/Smart Key immobilizer Supervision Meter Cluster 3.5-inch Thin-Film Transistor color LCD screen Power-Adjustable Heated Exterior Mirrors LED turn signals Wheels: 16" x 6.5J Alloy Radio: UVO Link AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch color touchscreen 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity MirrorsOPTION GROUP 050
SX Premium Tech Package Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror Orange Color Pack Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2-inch Thin-Film Transistor color LCD screen Blind Spot Detection Rear Cross Traffic Alert Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/two memory presets Lane Change Assist Xenon HID Headlights Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control rear vents and auto-defog system Radio: UVO Geo AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM w/Navigation SiriusXM Traffic Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch color touchscreen 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology Power SunroofSX PREMIUM TECH PACKAGE
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror Orange Color Pack Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2-inch Thin-Film Transistor color LCD screen Blind Spot Detection Rear Cross Traffic Alert Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/two memory presets Lane Change Assist Xenon HID Headlights Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control rear vents and auto-defog system Radio: UVO Geo AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM w/Navigation SiriusXM Traffic Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch color touchscreen 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology Power SunroofLX POPULAR PLUS PACKAGE
front door handle pocket lighting and sunglasses holder Cruise Control steering-wheel-mounted controls Front Fog Lights Rear-Camera Display Overhead Reading Light Perimeter Approach Lighting Chrome Exterior Door Handles Tires: P205/55R16 Auto-On/Off Headlights Push Button Start w/Smart Key immobilizer Supervision Meter Cluster 3.5-inch Thin-Film Transistor color LCD screen Power-Adjustable Heated Exterior Mirrors LED turn signals Wheels: 16" x 6.5J Alloy Radio: UVO Link AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch color touchscreen 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity MirrorsEX PREMIUM TECH PACKAGE
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink Supervision Meter Cluster 4.2-inch Thin-Film Transistor color LCD screen Blind Spot Detection Rear Cross Traffic Alert Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/two memory presets Lane Change Assist Radio: UVO Geo AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM w/Navigation SiriusXM Traffic Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 7-inch color touchscreen 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control rear vents and auto-defog system Power SunroofAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend