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 sedan, especially in GT Limited trim. Nevertheless, there are better choices in the segment.
With inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to Canadian 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 Forte for the 2022 model year 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.
Shop for a 2022 Kia Forte, and you’ll find six trim levels from which to choose: LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, and GT Limited. The Forte EX+ 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 Limited is the one you want for the most fun.
We evaluated the U.S. equivalent of a Forte GT Limited for this review. It comes with Steel Grey paint, carpeted floor mats, and a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) price of $32,084, including a destination charge of $1,700. In other words, aside from a handful of accessories, it had everything on it.
If cresting $30,000 is a little too much for your budget, you can select the Forte with one of the LX, EX, or GT-Line trims. Base prices for those versions range from $18,295 to $26,795, plus the destination charge.
This year, all 2022 Forte models get a new grille, headlights, and bumpers. Fresh wheel designs arrive for the GT-Line, while the GT-Line and GT Limited receive new fog lights and taillights. Forte trims from EX+ and up have brighter LED headlights, while lower trims offer unimpressive halogen headlights.
Both the GT-Line and the GT Limited have a sportier look, but the Forte GT Limited 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 centre 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 Limited 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 Limited’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.
For the most part, the Forte’s mechanical components carry over from last year. That means all but the GT Limited trim have a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine making a modest 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the base LX trim, while a continuously variable transmission (CVT) powers the car’s front wheels either optionally on LX or as standard on all other trims. The fuel consumption rating for this engine is 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres with the manual transmission and 7.0 with the CVT.
Forte GT Limited models offer a more rousing driving experience. One reason is the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, which produces power specs of 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, the latter available from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm. This engine pairs with 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 behaviour, and steering feel. Additionally, Kia fortifies the Forte GT Limited with a sport-tuned suspension with an independent rear design that replaces the less sophisticated torsion-beam rear axle in other trim levels. GT Limited trim also comes with a sport-tuned exhaust and larger 18-inch alloy wheels.
Kia’s modifications to the Forte GT Limited 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 Limited 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 Limited 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-centre and just off-centre 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 Limited performance trait relates to the car’s brakes. Hustling Kia’s little sports sedan down a canyon road, 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 Touring and the Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, and by the end of the road they were cooked like a Thanksgiving turkey.
Another source of aggravation is the Forte GT Limited’s engine racket when traveling at 120 km/h on the highway. 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 Limited did not deliver on the fuel economy promises made by Natural Resources Canada. Official ratings say the car should use 7.8 L/100 km in combined driving. On the testing loop, the car averaged 9.1 L/100 km. (Admittedly, traffic was heavier than usual, and we did run the car up that canyon road in Sport mode while using the paddle shifters.) During the course of the week-long loan, the car burned 7.2 L/100 km, the bulk of those klicks compiled on highways.
Despite its flaws, the Kia Forte GT Limited works brilliantly as a daily driver. After hundreds of kilometres 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 Limited is not going to satisfy a serious driving enthusiast who plans to exercise the car at its limits.
In Canada, a Forte GT Limited comes with standard features that include 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.
We used the Forte GT Limited for an 850-kilometre round-trip road trip, 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 favourite person also gets proper leg support.
In addition, the GT Limited’s ventilated front seats were a welcome treat. The Forte GT Limited 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 headroom and legroom 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 433 litres 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.
For 2022, Kia offers new technology features to higher Forte trims. This year a rear-seat USB port is newly available and upper trims 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 EX Premium trim or lower. Those versions of the Forte have an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with that feature, as well as Bluetooth.
Choose a Forte GT-Line or GT Limited 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, and a find-my-car feature. Additionally, most Forte trims come with standard wireless smartphone charging, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system is equipped on GT Limited.
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 colour 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 Limited’s digital assistant was able to find the nearest Starbucks and the closest Chipotle, but not a favourite 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.
This year, more technology is available for the 2022 Forte. The bare-bones LX comes with no standard safety technology regardless of transmission, but the rest of the trim levels include forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver monitoring system.
Depending on the trim level, safety-related upgrades include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and Highway Driving Assist (HDA), which pairs the adaptive cruise control with lane-centring 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, 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.
Kia Canada offers a five-year/100,000-kilometre standard warranty with roadside assistance, a five-year/100,000-kilometre powertrain warranty, and one-year complimentary trial subscription to Kia Connect Ultimate services (on selected models). Plus, if you choose the Kia Forte LX trim, you can enjoy a price of just over $20,000 (including destination) and fuel efficiency as low as 5.9 L/100 km 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 favourite version of the car is the Forte GT Limited. 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 Limited’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 Limited specification, it is an unexpected treat. But there are better choices in the segment unless a low price and lots of room for people and cargo are your primary requirements in a compact new car.
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2022 Kia Forte Pricing
Trims & 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