There’s a new compact sedan in town and it happens to be one from the South Korean brand Kia. The all-new Forte was introduced by Kia Philippines at the 2019 Manila International Auto Show in April and was first showcased to the world at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Locally, the all-new Forte will serve as Kia’s gate pass to the ever-tightly-competed compact segment in the market.
Upfront is a dynamic Tiger Nose grille accentuated by Bi-function LED headlights. With these design cues, it’s hard not to relate it with its more powerful sibling, the Stinger. The sportiness flows from the distinctive face to the front bumper with its large air vents. The rear is composed of LED tail lights with bumper mounted turn signals, while an LED bar serves double duty, which is as a lighting element and a trunk-trim piece. In addition, a set of 17-inch alloys, along with the wide door entries, make up the side profile.
The cabin features some of Kia Stinger’s DNA. The two letters, ‘GT’ is stitched on to the seat in red thread. The rest of the seat sports red accents and red stitching all throughout. The steering wheel also features a ‘GT’ badge at the bottom of its D-shaped flat bottom, while a floating head unit sits prominently on the center of the dash.
The 2019 Kia Forte utilizes a 1.6-liter turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that can generate 201 hp, while a 7-speed dual clutch transmission smoothly helps it with its 265 Nm of torque. This is the same setup found on its segment rival’s Veloster Turbo with the exception that the Forte is a sedan.
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1. All amounts quoted are in Philippine Peso.
2. Resulting computations are based on indicative rates and for estimation purposes only. These do not constitute an approval nor offer by Security Bank.
3. Actual computations based on prevailing rates will be provided by your Account Officer upon loan application.
4. Maximum Loanable Amount is based on the following:
- For Brand New Cars, amount assumes 80% of your vehicle purchase price.
- For Pre-Owned Cars, amount follows the appraised value or vehicle purchase price, whichever is lower.
5. The result shown in the calculator is representative of payments made one month in advance (OMA). Alternative rates will apply to payments made in arrears.
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Kia Forte Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Kia Forte. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Body Type
Sedan
No. of seats
5
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Max Output (HP)
126 HP @ 6,300 rpm - 201 HP @ 6,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Wheel Size
16 in - 17 in
Airbags
2 - 4
*Depending on variant
ISOFIX
Available
Front Parking Sensors
Available *Depending on variant
Rear Parking Sensors
Available *Depending on variant
Connectivity
Bluetooth H, sfree, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
*Depending on variant
