2023 Kia Forte Compact Sedan Starting at $19,490

Kia is preparing some visual updates for its compact sedan for 2022.

The Kia Forte brings simple controls and impressive fuel economy.

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The Kia Forte starts at $19,490, plus a destination fee of $1,095.

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The Forte gets an EPA-estimated 28 to 30 mpg and 39 to 41 mpg on the highway.

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The Hyundai Elantra shares a few similarities with the Kia Forte.

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The 37.5-inch rear legroom beats the Toyota Corolla's 34.8.

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This 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space definitely puts the Forte ahead of the Civic and Corolla.

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The Forte 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen comes on the GT Line trim level.

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2022 Kia Forte car is available with two engines.

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The Kia Forte brings simple controls and impressive fuel economy.

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Kia is preparing some visual updates for its compact sedan for 2022.

The Kia Forte brings simple controls and impressive fuel economy.

The Kia Forte starts at $19,490, plus a destination fee of $1,095.

The Forte gets an EPA-estimated 28 to 30 mpg and 39 to 41 mpg on the highway.

The Hyundai Elantra shares a few similarities with the Kia Forte.

The 37.5-inch rear legroom beats the Toyota Corolla's 34.8.

This 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space definitely puts the Forte ahead of the Civic and Corolla.

The Forte 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen comes on the GT Line trim level.

2022 Kia Forte car is available with two engines.

The Kia Forte brings simple controls and impressive fuel economy.

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