Indirectly marketed as a Stinger Sport-looking car at an affordable price, the new Forte competes for the interior features with its rivals. The base models are enriched with a faux leather interior. The seats feel comfortable and provide competitive roomy status to the shoppers looking for them. The standard 8.2-inch infotainment screen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. On the base models, for the first row, Kia offers 38.8 inches of headroom,42.2 inches of legroom, and 56.1 inches of room for the shoulder. For the second row, it provides 37.5 inches for headroom, 35.7 for legroom, and 55.3 inches for the shoulder.
Comes with 4-wheel ABS as standard, Forte is also concerned about the rear child safety locks and emergency braking assist. The minimalist cabin has ample room for the adults to go on a long drive. You get dual-zone automatic climate control, high-quality leather seats, and heated side mirrors with blind spot monitoring as an option in the LXS trim. However, if you want to have the fun of a clear sky, a sunroof is an option on the GT line and GT trims.
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Model
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2023
KIA FORTE
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2023
HONDA CIVIC
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2023
HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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2023
MAZDA 3
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Passenger Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom
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38.8/42.2/56.1
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39.3/42.3/57
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40.6/42.3/56.5
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38/42.3/55.7
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Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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37.5/35.7/55.3
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37.1/37.4/56
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37.3/38/55.6
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37.3/35.1/53.5
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Cargo Capacity(cu.-ft)
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15.3 cu,-ft
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14.8 cu,-ft
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14.2 cu.-ft
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13.2 cu.-ft
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Carrying the highest cargo capacity, Forte provides an elegant roomy interior not only for front row passengers but also for the rear seated people. With 14.2 cu.-ft of cargo space, 2023 Elantra drives with the best roomy interiors in the segment. Imitating the Forte, the Civic brings the second largest cargo space. And at last, the Mazda 3 also resembles the Civic and Forte and goes with the least cargo capacity of 13.2 cu.-ft.
Highlights of the key features of the Forte of 2023 -
- FM stereo
- 4 speakers on the base trim
- One touch power windows
- Sunroof as an option on GT and GT line
- USB connection
- Electric power steering
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Clock
- Cruise control
- Front view camera
- High-quality leather seats on premium trim
- 8 speaker Harmon Kardon speaker as an option
- 6-way adjustable driver and passenger seats
- Heated and ventilated seats as package
- Manual air conditioning
- Front cup holder
- Rear cup holder
- Driver footrest as standard
How intuitive is the 2023 Kia Forte’s Infotainment System?
As the Forte looks sportier from the outside, it also functions great tech system inside the cabin. Even the less costly trims are felicitated with the 8.2-inch infotainment touch screen that devises decent touch response and visibility. It assists you with the connectivity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, which helps pair your smartphone smoothly. It also showcases the front camera on the screen. The four-speaker sound system provides no complaining audio.
In extravagant trims, you get an option to upgrade the audio system to 8-speaker Harman Kardon. Trim comes also equipped with a 10.3 -inch infotainment touch screen for a better user experience. All models come with a colorful 4.2-inch instrument cluster between the gauges.
These features enrich the experience of using the infotainment system-
- 8.2-inch infotainment screen on usual models
- 10.3-inch infotainment screen on GT
- 4 speaker standard sound system
- 8 speaker optional Harmon Kardon sound system
- Steering remote control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth hands-free
- USB charging port
- Speed compensated volume control
