It's hard to find a vehicle with a better power / price combo in the compact class than the 2018 Kia Forte. In fact, excluding from consideration the 2017 Kia Forte that was the first of this new model generation and came with similar power and price figures, this is a pretty impossible feat.
Why do we say this? The 2018 Kia Forte has a starting MSRP of less than $17,000, yet provides outsized value and performance, with 147 base HP and 164 HP in its top-line EX trim. Yet the 2018 Forte doesn't ignore the fuel economy that compact cars need to provide, with a robust and wallet-friendly 29 mpg city, 37 mpg highway.
Performance and MPG |
Available Technology |
Upgrades from 2017 |
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 EX trim: 164 Horsepower | Available UVO eServices | New EX trim standard feature: Blind Spot Detection |
S, LX trims: 147 Horsepower | Available Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | New EX trim standard feature: Lane Change Assist |
EX Miles Per Gallon: 25 city, 33 highway | Voice-command navigation available | New available tech for LX trim includes UVO |
S, LX Miles Per Gallon: 29 city, 37 highway | Available: Forward Collision Warning System, Blind Spot Detection | New available tech for LX includes Apple CarPlay |