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2019 Kia Forte
2019 Kia Forte Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$17,790 - $21,990
Original MSRP:
$17,168 - $21,001
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2019 Kia Forte Review
Research the all new 2019 Kia Forte to make an informed buying decision. View 2019 Kia Forte retail pricing, rebates & incentives, features , and more. Whether you're in the market to buy a new 2019 Kia Forte and want a quote from a local Kia dealer, or you're just researching this car, we have all the information that you need, including rebates, incentives, features, technical specifications, safety features and more..
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 20V459000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | AUG 04, 2020 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Number of Units Affected | 834 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break. |
| Consequence | A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC195 |
2019 Kia Forte Models & Prices
2019 Kia Forte FE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FE Manual | $17,790 | $17,168 | $280 / Month* | |
| FE IVT | $18,690 | $18,036 | $294 / Month* | |
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2019 Kia Forte LXS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| LXS IVT | $19,190 | $18,519 | $302 / Month* | |
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2019 Kia Forte S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| S IVT | $20,290 | $19,377 | $316 / Month* | |
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2019 Kia Forte EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| EX IVT | $21,990 | $21,001 | $343 / Month* | |
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2019 Kia Forte Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • | • | • |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | • | • | • | • |
| Black Side Windows Trim | • | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | • | |||
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | • | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | |||
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | • | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper | • | |||
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | • | • | • | |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim | • | |||
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • | • | • |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | • | |||
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Front Fog Lamps | • | • | ||
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | • | • | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | • | ||
| Light Tinted Glass | • | • | • | • |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | |||
| Steel Spare Wheel | • | |||
| Tire Mobility Kit | • | • | • | |
| Tires: P195/65R15 | • | |||
| Tires: P205/55R16 | • | |||
| Tires: P225/45R17 | • | • | ||
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | • | • | • | • |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • | • | • |
| Wheels: 15" x 6.0" Steel w/Full Wheel Covers | • | |||
| Wheels: 16" x 6.5" Machine Finish Alloy | • | |||
| Wheels: 17" x 7.0" Machine Finish Alloy | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | • | • |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | • | • | • | |
| Air Filtration | • | • | • | • |
| Analog Appearance | • | • | • | • |
| Bench Front Facing Rear Seat | • | |||
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | • | • | • | |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • | • |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • | • | • |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors | • | • | • | |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | • | |||
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • | • | • |
| Driver Information Center | • | • | • | • |
| Driver Seat | • | • | • | • |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | • | • | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | • | • | • | • |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats | • | • | ||
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats and front passenger seatback map pocket | • | |||
| Front Center Armrest | • | • | ||
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | |||
| Front Cupholder | • | • | • | • |
| Front Map Lights | • | • | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | • | • | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | • | • |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • | • | • |
| Glove Box | • | • | ||
| Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/power driver lumbar, 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat and front passenger seatback map pocket | • | |||
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | • | • | • | |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | • | |||
| Illuminated Glove Box | • | • | ||
| Immobilizer | • | |||
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | • | • | • | • |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents | • | • | • | • |
| Leather Steering Wheel | • | • | ||
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | • | |||
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • | • | • |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • | • | • |
| Passenger Seat | • | • | • | • |
| Perimeter Alarm | • | • | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | • | • | ||
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • | ||
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • | • | • |
| Power Rear Windows | • | • | • | • |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | • | |||
| Rear Cupholder | • | • | • | • |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | • | • | • |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | • | • | |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | |||
| Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | |||
| SOFINO Leathertte Seat Trim | • | |||
| Tricot Cloth Seat Trim | • | |||
| Trip Computer | • | • | • | • |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | • | • | • | |
| Woven Cloth Seat Trim | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| 120 Amp Alternator | • | • | • | • |
| 14 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • | • | • |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | • | • | • | • |
| 4.33 Axle Ratio | • | |||
| 4.89 Axle Ratio | • | • | • | |
| 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • | • | • |
| Electric Power-Assist Steering | • | • | • | • |
| Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT MPI | • | • | • | • |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | • | • | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • | • | • |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • | • | • |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | • | |||
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | • | • | |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • | • |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • | • |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode | • | • | • | |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Manual | • | |||
| Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and drive mode select w/visual display | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • | • | • |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot | • | |||
| Collision Mitigation-Front | • | • | • | • |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | • | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • | • | • |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) | • | • | • | |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) | • | |||
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning | • | • | • | • |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist | • | • | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • | • | • |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • | • | • |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Management ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | • | • | • | • |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Radio Data System | • | • | ||
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System | • | • | ||
| Radio: UVO eServices AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 8" touch-screen, rearview monitor, SiriusXM, voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB/Auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth wireless technology | • | • | ||
| Radio: UVO Play AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 4 speakers, 8" touch-screen, rearview monitor, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB/Auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth wireless technology | • | • | ||
| Streaming Audio | • | • | • | • |
| Window Grid Antenna | • | • | • | • |
2019 Kia Forte Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| EX GRAY INTERIOR COLOR PACKAGE -inc: two-tone gray Sofino seats | • | |||
| EX LAUNCH EDITION -inc: Power Sunroof, Single Projection LED Headlights, auto-leveling and high beam assist (HBA), Wheels: 17" x 7.0" Alloy w/Graphite Finish, Supervision Instrument Panel, 4.2" thin film transistor (TFT) color LCD screen, Overhead LED Front & Rear Reading Lights, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse, Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist- Ped, Radio: UVO eServices Infotainment AM/FM/MP3, 320-Watts, premium navigation, 7speakers w/subwoofer surround sound harman/kardon premium sound system, 8" touch-screen, Clari-Fi, rearview monitor, SiriusXM, HD Radio, voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB/Auxiliary input jack, wireless charging and Bluetooth wireless technology, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror Late availability. | • | |||
| EX RED INTERIOR COLOR PACKAGE -inc: two-tone red Sofino seats | • | |||
| RADIO: UVO ESERVICES INFOTAINMENT AM/FM/MP3 -inc: 320-Watts, premium navigation, 7speakers w/subwoofer surround sound harman/kardon premium sound system, 8" touch-screen, Clari-Fi, rearview monitor, SiriusXM, HD Radio, voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB/Auxiliary input jack, wireless charging and Bluetooth wireless technology | • | |||
| S PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Power Sunroof, Single Projection LED Headlights, auto-leveling and high beam assist (HBA), Overhead LED Front & Rear Reading Lights | • | |||
| WHEELS: 17" X 7.0" ALLOY W/GRAPHITE FINISH | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO HOOK (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO MAT (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| MUDGUARDS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| PAINT PROTECTION FILM PACKAGE -inc: bumper applique, door pocket film and hood film, (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | • |
| REMOTE START (KEY START) (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • | |
| REMOTE START (PUSH-BUTTON START) (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | |||
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. | • | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| AURORA BLACK | • | • | • | • |
| CLEAR WHITE | • | • | • | |
| CURRANT RED | • | • | • | |
| DEEP SEA BLUE | • | • | ||
| FIRE ORANGE | • | |||
| GRAVITY GREY | • | • | • | • |
| SILKY SILVER | • | • | ||
| SNOW WHITE PEARL | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| BLACK, SOFINO LEATHERTTE SEAT TRIM | • | |||
| BLACK, TRICOT CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |||
| BLACK, WOVEN CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • | ||
| GRAY, WOVEN CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • |
2019 Kia Forte Technical Specifications
Brakes
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
Engine
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 147 @ 6200 | 147 @ 6200 | 147 @ 6200 | 147 @ 6200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 56.5 | 56.5 | 56.5 | 56.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 |
Fuel Tank
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Steering
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P225/45HR17 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P225/45HR17 | P225/45HR17 |
Transmission
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Vehicle
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.7 | 35.7 | 35.7 | 35.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 |
Weight Information
| FE | LXS | S | EX | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2707 | 2762 | 2762 | 2903 |
2019 Kia Forte Safety Features
Safety Features
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Vehicle Stability Management ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning |
| Collision Mitigation-Front |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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