Forte Pros & Cons
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Comfortable cabin
Decently powerful engine
Little expensive
Recent Updates of Forte
When it comes to budget-friendly small sedans, the Kia Forte is surely up there in the ranks. What makes the car even more desirable is the regular price updates the brand brings. The brand recently announced a limited period promo where buyers could get their hands on the car at just PHP 869,000, which is more than PHP300,000 off for the base model. Mechanically, the car is powered by a 1.6-litre T-GDI and 1.6-litre D-CVVT. The former produces 204 PS and 265 Nm, while the latter churns out 130 PS and 157 Nm torque. The transmission duties are managed by a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed AT respectively.
Kia Forte Price
The Forte is priced between ₱1.095 Million and ₱1.65 Million.
Kia Forte Variants
There are 3 variants available of Forte: 1.6 LX AT, 1.6 EX AT and 1.6 Turbo GT AT.
Kia Forte Power-trains
The Forte is powered by a 1591cc 4-cylinder Gasoline engine produces 201 hp of power and 265 Nm of torque.
It comes with the option of a 7-Speed Automatic transmission gearbox.
Kia Forte Features
The feature list of Forte includes Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device and Engine Immobilizer in terms of security.
Features for Comfort & Convenience include Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Automatic Headlamps, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Trunk Light.
Features for Entertainment & communication include Touch Screen, FM/AM/Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB & Auxiliary Input, CD Player, Speakers Front, Speakers Rear, Multi-function Steering Wheel and Apple Carplay/Android Auto.
Kia Forte Exterior
If we talk about the exterior features then it include Fog Lights Front, Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror, Rear Window Defogger, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank, Rear Spoiler, Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator, Integrated Antenna and Adjustable Headlights.
Kia Forte Safety
The safety features of the Model includes the Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Check Warning, Front Parking Sensors, Hill-Start Assist Control, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Curtain Airbags and Rear Parking Sensors.
Kia Forte Competitors
The Forte Competitors are: MG 5, Volkswagen Lavida, Toyota Vios, MG 6 and Toyota Corolla Altis.
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Kia Forte Exterior Images
Exterior ImagesKia Forte has 13 images of its exterior, top Kia Forte 2024 exterior images include Front Angle Low View, Side View, Rear Cross Side View, Rear Angle View, Headlight, Tail Light, Wheel, Front Fog Lamp, Drivers Side Mirror Front Angle, Drivers Side Mirror Rear Angle, Exhaust Pipe, Reverse Parking Sensors, Rear Fog Lamp.
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Interior ImagesKia Forte has 8 images of its interior, top Kia Forte 2024 interior images include Dashboard View, Steering Wheel, Front Ac Controls, Multi Function Steering, Airbags View, Power Accessories Outlet View, Gear Shifter, Touch Screen.
Read MoreKia Forte Colors
ColorsKia Forte is available in 5 different colors - Black, Red, Blue, Snow White, Steel.
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Kia Forte Review 2024
The KIA Forte did look good even at the time it went out of sale in the Philippines market. Hence, pulling it off the road did not make quite a lot of sense for the people who followed the auto industry closely and liked KIA cars. However, much to the excitement of many, the Forte is back in a revamped form under the management of Ayala Corporation.
The Mazda 3 and Honda Civic are probably the greatest names in the segment and the new KIA Forte looks good to take on the likes of the same, albeit in a much better way than it did before. At the moment, the car is available in three variants, namely - LX AT, EX AT and GT AT. The price starts at PHP 1,095,000.
Overview |
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Brand | Kia Philippines |
Price | ₱1.1 - 1.65 Million |
Body Type | Sedan |
Powertrain |
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Engine | 1591 cc |
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Power Output |
126 hp and 155 Nm of torque 201 hp and 265 Nm of torque |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Mileage | 19.8 Kmpl |
Drive Type | FWD |
Dimensions |
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Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
Width | 1800 mm |
Length | 4640 mm |
Height | 1450 mm |
Cargo Volume | 502 L |
Ground Clearance | 150 mm |
Kia Forte Interior & Features
The design language inside the cabin of the Forte is very much in line with most of the premium KIA cars. The settings are very plush and likable. The top of the line model gets the GT logo on the seats. Both the rows are very comfortable with proper cushioning and under thigh support. The front dashboard looks very futuristic with two analogue dials and a small TFT display for the centre console. The dashboard holds a floating touch screen infotainment system with a few knobs for the controls below.
Moreover, even the music system down below has a couple of controlling round knobs on either side. The AC vents are rounded on the extreme sides of the front portion.
Forte Exterior
The new KIA Forte has the typical front fascia that we get in most cars from the company and there is a fine strip of chrome bordering the checkered grille. The headlamp housing is very sleek and swept back and offers good illumination from the projector setup. The front fenders and wheel arches are very smooth and classy and there is no element of overly rough and bulkiness.
The rear profile has the combination tail light setup with LED elements. The tailgate has a gentle spoiler-like bump with the KIA moniker inscribed adjacent to it. The lower part of the rear has been done in black to add a slight amount of sportiness to the overall aesthetics.
The buyers have the option of choosing between 17-inch and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Kia Forte Ride & Handling
Little can one deny that the KIA Forte, even before it was pulled off the roads, did have a powerful engine that made a lot of buzz each time it zoomed past freeway traffic. The sole 1.6-litre Gamma engine is very powerful and grunty and can clock the 0-100 kmph acceleration in just 11.6 seconds. And with the gas pedal pressed further, it could hit a top speed of 195 kmph.
The high trim with 17-inch wheels offers better stability at high speeds and remains glued to the tarmac even while cornering.
Forte Engine & Fuel Consumption
Looking at the three engine trims that the new KIA Forte is available in, the company is likely to discontinue the bigger 2.0-litre Theta engine that used to make 161 PS at 6,500 rpm and 194 Nm at 4,800 rpm. On the contrary, there would just be the smaller 1.6-litre Gamma petrol mill that makes 130 PS of power at 6,300 rpm and 156 Nm of torque at 4,850 rpm.
The list of variants also reveals that the car will continue to come in automatic gearbox and manual will not make it to the list. The 6-speed automatic unit, as used by the company in the past as well, has proper shifts and there are absolutely no lags, even in the low rev range of the engine.
Kia Forte Braking & Safety
The KIA Forte gets disc brakes for all the wheels where the rear ones are slightly smaller than the front ones. Moreover, with the availability of ABS, panic braking even at a high speed is very much possible and safer than otherwise.
There are many other safety features like the addition of Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Vehicle Stability management, and Automatic Cruise Control.
Forte Verdict
Bringing back the KIA Forte has been good news for many prospective buyers. After all, not many would have liked the discontinuation of a car that had the potential of doing extremely well with solely its design. And now when it is back with a more comfortable cabin and fuel-efficient engine, it makes all the more sense to go for it.
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