2017 Kia Forte S

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2017 Kia Forte S

Overview

Kia refreshed the Forte S for 2017 with a new exterior styling including a new front bumper, revised grille, and headlights up front and redesigned taillights out back

Safety Features

Safety Features

Safety

Air Bag-Frontal-Driver

Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger

Air Bag-Passenger Switch

Air Bag-Side Body-Front

Air Bag-Side Body-Rear

Air Bag-Side Head-Front

Air Bag-Side Head-Rear

Brakes-ABS

Child Safety Rear Door Locks

Traction Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Stability Control 

Driving Impression

The Forte ride and handling are good for a vehicle in its price range. The steering was responsive and cornering controlled in my test car. The Forte S was easy to maneuver was easy to park in tight spaces.  

Under the Hood

The sole powertrain in the Forte S is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic. The 147-horsepower engine has an EPA ratings 29 mpg in the city, 38 mpg in highway driving, and 32 mpg combined.

  • Engine
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM147 @ 6200
  • 0 L/122
  • Engine Order CodeNA
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM132 @ 4500
  • Fuel SystemMPI
  • Engine TypeRegular Unleaded I-4 

Inside

The Forte’s interior is simple, sporty and functional. The dash layout has an infotainment system, displays that have array of analog gauges

The 2017 Forte S has a special black cloth seats with contrast stitching.

Highlighting the S is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Kia’s Uvo eServices telematics.

The S sedan’s Technology package adds fog lights, LED taillights and keyless entry and ignition plus a few safety technologies (lane departure warning and prevention, blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking).

Below is a list of the many creature features the S came with

  • AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM® 4-Speaker Audio System
  • 3″ Touch Screen Audio Display
  • Tweeter Speakers
  • Rear-Camera Display
  • 7″ Touch-Screen w/ UVO eServices, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
  • 7″ Touch-Screen w/ Voice-Command Navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic & HD Radio™
  • BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System w/ Lane-Change Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
  • Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) w/ Pedestrian Detection
  • USB/Auxiliary Input Jack
  • Dual 12v outlets
  • Steering-Wheel-Mounted Audio & Hands-Free Phone Buttons
  • Steering-Wheel-Mounted Cruise Control Buttons
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
  • Active Eco System
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS)
  • 5″ Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Meter w/ Trip Computer
  • 2″ Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Color LCD Meter w/ Trip Computer
  • Power Windows with Driver One-Touch Auto-Down
  • Power Windows with Front Seats One-Touch Auto-Up/Down and Anti-Pinch
  • Power Door Locks
  • Remote Keyless Entry with Trunk Opener
  • Push-Button Start w/ Smart Key and Immobilizer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control w/ Rear Vents
  • Front Center Console Sliding Armrest
  • Folding Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
  • Front & Rear Door Bottle Holders
  • Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket
  • Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
  • Interior Lighting with Delay
  • Illuminated Glove Box
  • Illuminated Ignition Key Lock Cylinder
  • Dual Map Lights
  • Overhead Sunglasses Holder
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • SEATING & TRIM
  • Woven Cloth Seat Tri Color
  • Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black Sport Cloth Seat Trim
  • Leather Seat Trim
  • 6-Way Adjustable Driver’s Seat
  • 10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat w/ Lumbar Support
  • Driver’s Seat Integrated Memory System (IMS)
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Ventilated Front Seats
  • 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Rear Seat Center Armrest and Cup Holders
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob
  • Soft-Touch Upper Door Panels
  • Alloy Pedals 

Outside

The Forte sedan design has a handsome, elongated roofline and profile, a new front bumper, a “tiger nose” grille that sits visually a bit lower and blends right into the headlamps. Taillights have also been redesigned and have LEDs 

Summary

If you are in the market for Mid-Size sedan then go to your local Kia today for a test drive

Specifications

Dimensions

Vehicle

EPA ClassificationMid-Size Cars

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)2804

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)56.1

Second Hip Room (in)53.1

Front Head Room (in)39.1

Second Leg Room (in)35.9

Passenger Capacity5

Front Hip Room (in)53.8

Front Leg Room (in)42.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)96.2

Second Head Room (in)37.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)61.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)70.1

Wheelbase (in)106.3

Track Width, Rear (in)62

Height, Overall (in)56.3

Length, Overall (in)179.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)14.9

 

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