The 2017 Kia Forte in Budd Lake NJ offers drivers impressive fuel economy ratings in a sporty and compact package. Kia starts everything off by equipping the compact car with a peppy 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 147 horsepower while earning an estimated 29 city/38 highway miles per gallon. Also available is a different four-cylinder engine that increases the horsepower to 164 while earning an estimated 164 horsepower. Fuel economy ratings on the more powerful engine check in at an estimated 25 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highways.
In addition to the sedan models, the 2017 Forte is offered in the hatchback Forte5 body style. This five-door hatchback is perfect for maximizing storage capacity. The Forte5 offers 23.2 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats. Standard Forte sedan models offer 14.9 cubic feet. The hatchback Forte5 is also offered in the performance-oriented SX trim level. This special trim can be equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that maxes out the performance of the hatchback at 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. This engine also offers a six-speed manual transmission.
Kia offers the 2017 Forte in four total trim levels. Sedan models are available in the LX, S and EX trim levels, while the Forte5 is offered in LX, EX and the performance-oriented SX trims. The car can be equipped with all of the best features Kia has to offer. These include: