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2019 Kia Forte
2019 Kia Forte Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$17,790 - $21,990
Dealer Invoice:
$17,168 - $21,001
Incentives: Save up to $1,000 or
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2019 Forte EX, FE, LXS, S |
Cash Incentive: $1000 to $1500 or financing Financing Incentive: 0.0% to 0.9% Expiration Date: 09/03/2019 - Resource: kia.com 08/02/2019 |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2019 Kia Forte Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 18V771000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | OCT 30, 2018 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Number of Units Affected | 1754 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequence | If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171. |
| Dates of Manufacture | JUL 23, 2018 to SEP 16, 2018 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC171 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | • | ||
| Light Tinted Glass | • | • | • | • |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | |||
| Spare Tire Mobility Kit | • | • | • | |
| Steel Spare Wheel | • | |||
| Tires: P195/65R15 | • | |||
| Tires: P205/55R16 | • | |||
| Tires: P225/45R17 | • | • | ||
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | • | • | • | • |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • | • | |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park | • | |||
| 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 Display | • | • | • | • |
| Bench Front Facing Rear Seat | • | |||
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo Features -inc: Spare 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 Seat | • | • | • | • |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | • | • | • | • |
| Engine Immobilizer | • | |||
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate | • | • | • | • |
| 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 | • | • | ||
| 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/Metal-Look Gear Shift Knob | • | |||
| Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | • | • | ||
| 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 Shift Knob | • | • | • | |
| 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 Sensor | • | |||
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| 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 | • | • | • | • |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • | • | • |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • | • | • |
| 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
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot Sensor |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| 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 |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Vehicle Stability Management ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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