We are always excited when a new vehicle “storms the stage” here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis. With the industry’s best warranty coverage, models loaded with standout features of today get to frequently strut their stuff. The 2023 Kia Forte will see availability in the LX, LXS, GT-Line, and GT trim lines, and will please many drivers feeling the current inflationary pinch in their pocketbooks with its budget-minded boast of a 41 mpg EPA rating.
Features to keep drivers impeccably safe have gradually made their way into brands worldwide with their usefulness and technology as other priorities. Standard on all 2023 Forte trims are forward collision avoidance assist, highway driving assist, and lane following assist. Safe exit warning is available on the STD GT-Line, GT, and optional on the LXS: this is an excellent feature to have in large metros such as St. Louis where a biker or pedestrian may be in your blind spot when you're preparing to exit quickly.
The Edmunds.com car review team had much appreciation for this new smaller side model with design accents suave enough to compete with the automotive elites. Many current car buyers who are looking for an ideal match for their daily driving with a few great extras will love the LXS trim! Here you get to enjoy the addition of 16-inch alloy wheels, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and very sleek upgraded interior trim.
The GT-Line brings a sizable extra dose of flavor to the middle of the lineup with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, LED running lights and taillights, heated exterior mirrors, dual zone climate control, and cloth sport seats with faux leather inserts. This is also the trim level where you see the upgrade to a 10.25-inch infotainment display, and a fully equipped Navigation system. Another additive that we know diehard auto fans will enjoy is the manual transmission-equipped GT, as this is a truly “dying breed” of best-in-show and a very sentimental way to entirely get every pure ounce of excitement out of the pavement.
With its characteristic and very modern aesthetics, roomy trunk, and styling, the Forte proves you don’t have to spend an exorbitant amount to still turn heads during daily errands or blowing off steam on the weekend. While today’s consumer understands that there are some features you just may not be able to access if you are looking for a low-budget entry point, the Forte has illustriously proven that the space you spend an abundance of time in can still tip the satisfaction scale and totally rock!
