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2022 Kia Forte Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Spacious
Impressive technology
Excellent value for money
Cons
Underwhelming base engine
Noisy
Unimpressive NHTSA crash-test rating
We like the 2022 Kia Forte, especially in GT trim. Nevertheless, there are better choices in the segment.
With inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to American budgets, could compact cars like the 2022 Kia Forte make a comeback? The segment is full of good choices, and you can easily get one with all of the modern infotainment technology and safety features for under $30,000. Plus, today’s compact cars are the size of midsize sedans from a decade or two ago.
Good thing Kia has updated the 2022 Forte with sharper styling and new infotainment, driver assist, and collision avoidance systems. Just in case consumers decide their next ride needs to be thriftier and more affordable.
7/10
Shop for a 2022 Kia Forte, and you’ll find four trim levels from which to choose: FE, LXS, GT-Line, and GT. The Forte FE is the fuel-economy champ, rated to get 41 mpg on the highway. The Forte LXS is the version that gives you everything you need, and nothing you don’t. The Forte GT-Line adds a sporty look but without sporty driving characteristics. And the Forte GT is the one you want for the most fun.
We evaluated the Forte GT for this review. It came with Steel Gray paint, the GT2 Package, carpeted floor mats, and a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) price of $26,900, including a destination charge of $1,055. In other words, aside from a handful of accessories, it had everything on it.
If nearly $27,000 is a little too much for your budget, you can select the Forte with FE, LXS, or GT-Line trim. Base prices for those versions range from $19,090 to $21,290, plus the destination charge. Kia drops the previous EX trim level for 2022.
This year, all 2022 Forte models get a new grille, headlights, and bumpers. Fresh wheel designs arrive for the LXS and GT-Line, while the GT-Line and GT receive new fog lights and taillights. The Forte GT has brighter LED headlights, while other trims offer unimpressive halogen headlights.
Both the GT-Line and the GT have a sportier look, but the Forte GT has more red-accent detailing, a gloss black lip spoiler, and larger, more appealing 18-inch wheels with a machined finish. These exclusive details give it the best looks in the family, but the intricate wheel design is a real pain to clean of brake dust.
The interiors are nearly identical to last year’s Forte. There is a standard 4.2-inch driver information display, a slightly revised center console that now houses an electronic parking brake and an Auto Hold feature, and improved infotainment systems. In addition, Kia is using a different kind of simulated leather in the 2022 Forte GT-Line and GT than it did before.
Equipped with traditional analog gauges, round outer air vents, and a thick-rimmed steering wheel with a flat-bottom design and thumb rests, the Forte GT’s interior has an appropriately sporty look. Seat perforations, patterns, piping, and stitching have a Germanic appearance, and polished metal interior accents dress up an otherwise simple cabin.
7/10
For the most part, the Forte’s mechanical components carry over from last year. That means all but the GT trim have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making a modest 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) powers the car’s front wheels. The fuel economy rating for this engine is 35 mpg in combined driving for the FE trim and 33 mpg for the LXS and GT-Line.
Forte GT models offer a more rousing driving experience. One reason is the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, the latter available from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm. This engine pairs with your choice between a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters.
Drivers can choose Smart, Normal, or Sport driving modes that adjust throttle response, transmission behavior, and steering feel. Additionally, Kia fortifies the Forte GT with a sport-tuned suspension with an independent rear design that replaces the less sophisticated torsion-beam rear axle in other trim levels. GT trim also comes with a sport-tuned exhaust, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, and available Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer performance tires.
Kia’s modifications to the Forte GT produce effortless acceleration and plenty of driving enjoyment. Getting up to speed isn’t a problem, there is plenty of passing power, and Kia delivers a good blend of ride and handling characteristics. Driving the car with enthusiasm on local mountain roads, the Forte GT demonstrated enough compliance to soak up undulations that can sometimes unsettle a vehicle or result in unexpected weight transfer, yet it proved firm enough to quell unwanted body motions, eliminate most of the body roll, and give the driver more confidence at higher velocities.
However, though the Forte GT is fun to drive, it’s not an outright performance sedan like its more powerful and sophisticated corporate cousin, the Hyundai Elantra N. For example, we didn’t find the paddle shifters particularly rewarding to use, the steering doesn’t feel as secure and precise both on-center and just off-center as it should, and on imperfect city streets, the taut suspension allows smaller and sharper bumps, cracks, and holes to disturb occupants.
The more concerning Forte GT performance trait relates to the car’s brakes. Hustling Kia’s little sports sedan down Deer Creek Canyon Road near Malibu, California, the brakes simply were not up to the task of a demanding mountain descent. We needed to back off sooner than we have in similar vehicles, such as the Honda Civic Sport Touring and the Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, and by the end of the road where it meets Pacific Coast Highway and the beach, they were cooked like a Thanksgiving turkey.
Another source of aggravation is the Forte GT’s engine racket when traveling at 75 mph on the freeway. This isn’t a quiet car to start with, but with the turbocharged engine pegging the tachometer at about 2,750 rpm on the highway, it simply adds to the amount of noise filtering into the cabin.
Furthermore, the Forte GT did not deliver on the fuel economy promises made by the EPA. Official ratings say the car should get 26 mpg in combined driving with the manual transmission and 30 mpg with the DCT. On the testing loop, the car averaged 25.8 mpg. (Admittedly, traffic was heavier than usual, and we did run the car up Deer Creek Canyon Road in Sport mode while using the paddle shifters.) During the course of the week-long loan, the car got 32.8 mpg, the bulk of those miles compiled on freeways.
Despite its flaws, the Kia Forte GT works brilliantly as a daily driver. After hundreds of miles of driving, we liked it more and more as a zippy commuter, comfortable (if loud) road tripper, and affordable kid-schlepper. But no, a Forte GT is not going to satisfy a serious driving enthusiast who plans to exercise the car at its limits.
9/10
If you’re buying a Forte GT, we recommend getting the GT2 option package because it contains numerous worthwhile features. For example, it added a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, a power sunroof, upgraded LED interior lighting, and full instead of partial SynTex simulated leather seats to our test car. (These features are also available for the GT-Line via the Sport Premium Package.)
We used the Forte GT for a round-trip road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and it proved perfectly comfortable for hours on end. One noteworthy thing about the Forte is its height-adjustable front passenger’s seat, which is standard on all trim levels to ensure your favorite person also gets proper leg support.
In addition, given the destination, the GT’s ventilated front seats were a welcome treat. The Forte GT also has a standard dual-zone automatic climate control system and is exclusively available with rear air conditioning vents to keep your passengers cool on warm summer days.
Rear seat room is remarkably good for a compact car. Plus, the bottom seat cushion is large and angled for proper support. The hard plastic front seatback panels are a misstep, but otherwise, this car does a good job of accommodating both children and adults.
The Forte’s trunk is large, too. At 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space, it’s the biggest one in the segment, according to Kia. You can place full-size suitcases flat or on their sides, and there is a grab handle on the inner side to swing the lid shut without getting your fingers dirty on the back of the car. The rear seats also fold down to expand capacity.
7/10
For 2022, Kia offers new Technology option packages for the LXS, GT-Line, and GT models. Each adds infotainment and safety systems to the Forte. Additionally, a GT-Line Premium Package further expands the amount of tech available for that trim level. This year a rear-seat USB port is newly available and the GT-Line and GT offer remote engine starting capability using the key fob.
If you want wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, you’ll need to get the FE or LXS trim. Those versions of the Forte have an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with that feature.
Choose a Forte GT-Line or GT with the 10.25-inch touchscreen display and you’ll get many more features and functions but you’ll also need to use a cable and the USB port to run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The upgrades with the bigger screen include SiriusXM satellite radio, a voice recognition system, and Kia Connect connected services with remote engine starting, remote climate preconditioning, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and a find-my-car feature. Additionally, the Forte GT has standard wireless smartphone charging, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system is available.
We found the Forte’s infotainment system easy to use thanks to intuitive menu structures, a power/volume knob for the stereo, and a tuning/zoom knob for the radio and navigation map. The purple-themed graphics take some acclimation both for their color and the font Kia uses as it apparently thumbs its nose at the recent trend toward simple and clean UI/UX design.
It wasn’t clear that Kia Connect was active in the test car. Using the voice recognition system, the Forte GT’s digital assistant was able to find the nearest Starbucks and the closest Chipotle, but not a favorite restaurant when requesting the eatery by name and street. To get directions to the nearest hospital, we had to finesse our request. The system recognizes the District of Columbia as a State choice, but when asking for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after choosing DC, the navigation system supplies closest-match addresses in Washington state (weird). The voice assistant cannot help with the climate control system but did successfully change the radio station to SiriusXM’s Alt Nation.
Overall, we found the Forte’s voice recognition capabilities to be hit-and-miss. So we hooked up a smartphone to the wired Apple CarPlay and used that platform to stream music and find the places we needed to go.
Before switching to our discussion of safety features, take note of the Forte’s Leading Vehicle Departure Alert system. This is a fantastic feature that should be standard in every modern vehicle. If you’re sitting in traffic or at an intersection, and you’re looking at your phone to pass the time, you might not notice when vehicles ahead are moving again. This system tells you when its time to go. Of course, if you’re the first car in the line at the red light, you’ll still need to pay attention.
7/10
This year, more Kia Drive Wise technology is available for the 2022 Forte. Across all trim levels, standard equipment includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a driver monitoring system.
Upgrade to GT-Line or GT trim, and you’ll get an active blind-spot monitoring system that can help prevent unsafe lane changes if the driver misses or ignores the blind-spot warning. These trims also have rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking and a Safe Exit Warning system that warns the Forte’s occupants when it’s not safe to open a door and exit the car.
Depending on the trim level, safety-related upgrades include cyclist detection, navigation-linked adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, “zone control” to automatically reduce speed when the posted limit drops, and the ability to automatically reduce speed for curves, such as when transitioning from one freeway to another. You can also get Highway Driving Assist (HDA), which pairs the adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist to create a semi-autonomous driving system for use on highways.
As it has been demonstrated in the past, Kia’s HDA system is exceptionally well executed. Like most of these technologies, it feels more confidence-inspiring on straight roads than curving ones. This time around, HDA showed it can handle rapid slowing of traffic ahead without driver intervention or drama. Also, even after the Forte comes to a complete stop for more than a few seconds it will resume HDA operation. In many cars, especially those at this price point, the driver needs to take manual action to re-activate the technology.
As far as crash-test ratings go, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Forte’s crashworthiness and driving assist systems high marks. However, until the IIHS is able to assess the revised LED headlights on the Forte GT, testing remains incomplete.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2022 Forte a four-star overall crash protection rating. In addition to a three-star frontal impact rating for the front passenger, the NHTSA found an issue related to elevated potential for rear passenger injury in a side impact, resulting in a lower overall score.
8/10
With its outstanding 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, five-year/60,000-mile standard warranty with roadside assistance, and one-year complimentary trial subscription to Kia Connect Ultimate services (on selected models), the Forte is a good value. Plus, if you choose the FE trim, you can enjoy a price of just over $20,000 (including destination) and fuel economy of up to 41 mpg on the highway.
However, most Fortes have an underwhelming powertrain that feels a little gutless. And while the CVT is not a constant source of aural discomfort, it still isn’t ideal.
That’s why our favorite version of the car is the Forte GT. You get more power, better handling, greater sophistication, and several exclusive features. Plus, it is surprisingly easy for a family of four to live with this car, and at its price, it feels far more substantial and of greater quality than an equivalently priced subcompact crossover.
The main bummers here are the Forte GT’s brakes, those NHTSA crash-test ratings, and our fuel economy returns. Considered together, they make it harder to recommend this Kia over other compact sedans, including the Forte’s corporate cousin, the Hyundai Elantra. Not only does the Elantra post better safety ratings, it is also available with the same drivetrains as the Forte plus a thrifty hybrid and a track-tuned N performance model. Furthermore, the Hyundai offers even stronger value than the Kia.
Overall, we like the 2022 Kia Forte. And in GT specification, it is an unexpected treat. But there are better choices in the segment unless a low price, a long warranty, and lots of room for people and cargo are your primary requirements in a new compact car.
Published Jul 21, 2022 by Christian Wardlaw
User reviews for 2022 Kia Forte
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by Andrew D
Nov 11, 2024
I know I loved 2023 kia forte I had! Got great back up camera, great sound system! I love loved getting on the Interstate with it in sport mode itll get gone! Its shame they got rid of them and made them K4s
Nov 11, 2024
by Darrell H
Aug 11, 2024
Good value for a car that is reliable and fun to drive. Aug 11, 2024
by Phil B
May 08, 2024
This car is in a class all by itself. Cant compare it to anything in its class .May 08, 2024
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by Andrew D
Nov 11, 2024
I know I loved 2023 kia forte I had! Got great back up camera, great sound system! I love loved getting on the Interstate with it in sport mode itll get gone! Its shame they got rid of them and made them K4s
Nov 11, 2024
by Darrell H
Aug 11, 2024
Good value for a car that is reliable and fun to drive. Aug 11, 2024
by Phil B
May 08, 2024
This car is in a class all by itself. Cant compare it to anything in its class .May 08, 2024
by Anonymous
Dec 28, 2023
Siempre llevo mi carro a hacerle aquí el servicio. Hoy me atendió Maria, muy simpática y paciente con cada una de mis preguntas, me mandaron fotos para que viera como iba el proceso, me parece una manera muy transparente y honesta de trabajar. Gracias por cuidar de mis vehiculosDec 28, 2023
by Mister L
Feb 22, 2023
Great car overall for the price point. Road noise is a bit irritating though, especially on older roads/interstates. Feb 22, 2023
by Jack C
Aug 05, 2022
It’s an amazing car so glad we purchased the Kia Forte gt line Aug 05, 2022
by Anonymous
Jul 15, 2022
Good value for your money and an all around great car, happy with itJul 15, 2022
by Forrest T
Jun 10, 2022
Very nice exterior invites you to take a longer deeper look into the vehicle. The eye pleasing two tone interior makes you want to stay however, minimal options on the lxs trim , overkill on the GT trims and major league overpricing sour the image of a otherwise elegant looking car!Jun 10, 2022
by Richard M
Jan 25, 2022
definitely get the most bang for your buck on this oneJan 25, 2022
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2022 Kia Forte Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,090 to $23,490Price range
$17,566 to $18,604Average price on CG
$17,566YoY price change
$18,604 to $17,566Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.89
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.89
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.89
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: leatherette
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.47
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front