Learn About the 2017 Kia Forte

The refreshed 2017 Kia Forte may not be available at King Kia yet, but we wanted to give our customers near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD an exclusive first look at all of the details! Check them out below so you can be ready for your test drive when the Forte arrives at 953 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Trims: The 2017 Kia Forte will now be available in three trims: the base-trim LX, the sporty S, and top-trim EX.

Exterior: The 2017 Kia Forte will feature several European-styling enhancements including a new front bumper, newly designed headlights, and a new “tiger nose” grille.

Interior: The LX and S will have upgraded cloth material seats, while the EX will come standard with leather and heated front seats as well as dual-zone automatic temperature control and a push-button start.

Technology: The S and EX come standard with UVO3 telematics and smartphone compatibility via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Drive Mode System will be available on some trims, which allows the driver to switch from Normal, Eco, and Sport Mode.

Safety: Advanced driver assistance systems will be available for the 2017 Kia Forte, including Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert.

Performance: The 2017 Kia Forte will receive an upgraded standard 2.0 Liter Atkinson Four-Cylinder Engine, which produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Six-Speed Manual and Automatic Transmissions are both available.

We can’t wait for this refreshed new vehicle to arrive! Check back on our blog for more 2017 Kia Forte details.

“2017 FORTE OVERVIEW.” 2017 FORTE OVERVIEW. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 June 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11545/2017-forte-overview2>.

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