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Quality and confidence are words that come to mind when hearing about the 2024 Kia Forte. Whether you're traveling for your daily commute or taking the family on a holiday adventure, this compact sedan has everything you've been looking for to make driving something to look forward to. Read on to discover four reasons to absolutely love the 2024 Kia Forte, then stop in for a test drive to see for yourself what makes this car a hit. more 1. Find Your Perfect Match The new 2024 Kia Forte boasts five impressive trim levels from which to choose: The LX, the LXS, and the GT-Line each have a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that produces up to 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. torque, while the GT and the GT Manual trims have a 1.6L four-cylinder turbocharged engine that gives you up to 201 horsepower with 195 lb.-ft. torque. You'll also enjoy a notable fuel economy, with as much as an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, depending on the trim. You also have a choice of a variety of color options, like gravity gray, deep sea blue, currant red, and fire orange. 2. Convenience on Board The Forte comfortably seats up to five people and has standard features like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free connectivity and solar control glass on the windshield and front windows, which helps reduce heat on those hot days. Plus, the Forte helps you stay up to date with maintenance with a scheduled reminder through the Kia Access App. You can also opt for a host of available interior options, such as heated front seats, a sunroof, sport seats with SynTex and cloth seat trim, LED interior lighting, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation. And, amp up your ride by listening to the crystal clear sounds produced by a Harman Kardon premium audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, which is standard on the GT Manual and available on the GT-Line and GT. 3. Drive Wise Technology When you drive a Kia, you're doing so with the knowledge that Kia has you and your family's safety in mind. Kia's Drive Wise Technology includes standard features on all models, such as lane keep and lane following assist, and hill start assist control, to name a few. Kia also offers a standard driver attention warning, which is designed to monitor the driver and give an alert if the driver's attention becomes focused elsewhere. 4. Backed by Confidence With Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program, you can drive in confidence knowing that your vehicle is looked after. This program includes a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty, a five-year/100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty, and a five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan. We've barely scratched the surface of what the Forte has to offer. So, isn't it time to see it for yourself? Visit Auffenberg Kia in Shiloh, IL today to ask about a test drive of this sleek sedan.

When it comes to compact sedans, the Kia Forte is an iconic entry in this sector, and this year only cements its status. The 2024 Kia Forte has a stylish sporty exterior, two powertrain options, and dream-like handling for drivers behind the wheel. Let’s take a look at the ways the 2024 Kia Forte redefines the compact sedan experience with excellence in design, comfort, and performance. more The 2024 Kia Forte: Redefining Compact Sedan Excellence The 2024 Kia Forte comes with an impressive powertrain lineup. LX, LXS, and GT-Line models each have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an output of 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The GT and GT Manual trims each have a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbocharged powertrain that produces 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The total interior volume without a sunroof is 96 cubic feet, or 93.5 cubic feet with a sunroof. The total cargo volume for the Forte is 15.3 cubic feet. LX The base LX has an intelligent variable transmission and 15-inch steel wheels. This model gets 30 MPG in the city, 41 MPG on the interstate, and 34 MPG combined. Other standard features for this trim include an eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. LXS The LXS is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels and has a mileage of 28 MPG in the city, 39 MPG on the highway, and 32 MPG combined. This trim also has 60/40 folding rear seats, two front USB ports, and assistive technology such as rear occupant alert, driver attention warning, and automatic emergency braking. GT-Line The GT-Line model has 17-inch alloy wheels, unique GT-Line body features, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and alloy sport pedals. Other unique features of this model include Sport seats with SynTex & Cloth seating material, a flat-bottom leather steering wheel, LED fog lights, LED taillights, and LED daytime running lights. Standard interior features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Kia Connect, satellite radio, and navigation, a Smart Key with push-button start, and dual-zone automatic climate control. GT The GT trim comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, paddle shifters, a sport-tuned dual exhaust, a sport-tuned multi-link rear suspension, and 18-inch alloy wheels. This model gets 27 MPG in the city, 35 MPG on the interstate, and 30 MPG combined. This trim is outfitted with blind spot detection technology, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and smart cruise control with stop-and-go. GT Manual This trim has a unique six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned handling features, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires as standard features. The GT Manual trim gets 22 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway, and 26 MPG combined.  This trim also has heated front seats, SynTex sport seats with red accent stitching, a sunroof, and a rearview monitor with dynamic parking guidance. The Forte is an excellent sporty sedan with a big personality and compact size. Visit Auffenberg Kia in Shiloh, IL to test drive your favorite Forte model today.