See How The 2018 Kia Forte Beats 2018 Chevrolet Cruze At Crown Kia

Every Bit Counts

Make the most of your daily drive by choosing the 2018 Kia Forte at Crown Kia. The new Kia Forte is a great choice for anyone in the market for a compact car, more so than its competitor, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.

With the 2018 Kia Forte, you can choose between 2 body types: sedan and the Forte5 hatchback. The sedan version comes in 1 of 3 trims: LX, S and EX while the Forte5 comes in the LX, S and Forte5 SX trims. You won't find this level of customization on the Chevrolet Cruze.

Compared to the 3-year/36,000-mile warranty found on the Chevrolet Cruze, the new Kia Forte's 5-year/60,000-mile warranty is superb value. Make sure you stop by Crown Kia today to test-drive the 2018 Kia Forte today.

More Horses, More Power

The new Kia Forte sedan has 2 engine options: a 147-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and an available 164-horsepower 4-cylinder engine. The latter is superior to the Chevy Cruze's 153-horsepower engine. If you're looking for speed and power, you want the stronger engine. For the best of the bunch, the 2018 Kia Forte5 offers a 201-horsepower engine.

Not only is the new Kia Forte good on gas with EPA estimates of 29 MPG city and 37 MPG highway, but it also handles well on winding roads and other road surfaces. Choose the new Kia Forte over the stiffer drive of the Chevrolet Cruze.

Test-drive the 2018 Kia Forte at Crown Kia today.

Where Entering Is Joy

Passengers in the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze may have issues stepping into the back seat due to its sharply sloping roof. In comparison, the new Kia Forte has a comfortable interior, even in the rear seats. Additionally, the 2018 Kia Forte offers the driver more visibility compared to the Cruze, making the drive both more comfortable and safer for all parties involved.

The new Kia Forte comes standard with a 4-speaker stereo system, satellite radio and a USB port. You also have the option to equip available features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof and a 6-speaker stereo system.

Experience the 2018 Kia Forte's cozy interior at Crown Kia when you stop by for a test drive.

Ready For Emergencies

The 2018 Kia Forte earned a 5-star crash test rating from the NHTSA, excelling particularly in the side crash test. Additionally, it received the highest score of "Good" in all five of the IIHS crash tests whereas the Chevrolet Cruze only received "Good" in 2 tests.

The new Kia Forte offers the following available safety features:

• Automatic emergency braking
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Blind spot detection
• Lane keep assist
• Forward collision warning

Drivers in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Palm Harbor, FL are choosing the new Kia Forte over the Chevrolet Cruze, and now it's your turn to do the same. Stop by Crown Kia today to test-drive the 2018 Kia Forte today.