2014 Kia Forte EX

• Fuel Consumption: City: 24 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 36 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• UVO
• MP3 player
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control
• Privacy glass: Light
• Machined aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 16
• Wheel Width: 6.5
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather steering wheel trim
• Leather shift knob trim
• Simulated carbon fibre dash trim
• Beverage cooler in glovebox
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 7.6 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Heated driver mirror
• Heated passenger mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Power retractable mirrors
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Mechanical remote trunk release
• Front reading lights
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 15 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 13.2 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-dash
• Headlights off auto delay
• Dusk sensing headlights
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Front Independent Suspension
• Coil rear spring
• Semi-independent rear suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension
• Front suspension stabilizer bar

Model Highlights

The 2014 Kia Forte is offered in LX and EX models, and only as a sedan in redesigned form. The LX is powered by a 148-horsepower 4-cylinder engine, while the EX model gets a special 2.0L direct-injected four that makes 173 hp and 154 pound-feet of torque. Both engines include continuously variable valve timing, which helps provide responsiveness over a wide range while enhancing fuel economy. LX models offer a choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission, while EX models only come with the automatic. An available Eco Package adds Idle Stop & Go, a system that will automatically shut off the engine at stoplights and restart it when you lift back off the brake pedal; it also adds dual-zone climate control, rear-seat ventilation and special badging. The Forte has a MacPherson strut-type front suspension and coupled torsion-bean rear setup. Across the model line, electric power steering is now included, and an available Flex Steer system lets you choose between Comfort, Normal and Sport modes, changing the steering feel with a button on the steering wheel. Base LX models have 15-inch steel wheels while 16-inch alloys are available. The top-of-the-line EX model includes 17-inch alloys with lower-profile tires. Inside, the instrument panel is canted 10 degrees toward the driver, for a cockpit feel and there are large, easy-to-read gauges. There's a multi-information display with 4.2-inch screen on EX models and trims and materials have been upgraded significantly versus last year's model. Forte LX models come standard with air conditioning, power windows, power heated mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity and Sirius Satellite Radio compatibility. EX models add remote keyless entry, a rear backup camera, a sliding center armrest, and a cooled glovebox. EX options are grouped into several packages. The Premium Package includes heated front seats, a power driver's seat, cooling for the driver's seat, leather upholstery, a power sunroof, push-button start, a Smart Key system and a heated steering wheel. Separately, a Technology Package combines HID headlamps, LED taillamps, dual-zone climate control, rear-seat ventilation and a 4.2-inch color display screen.