The Kia Forte 5-Door Available at Your St. Petersburg Kia Dealership

May 4, 2013

The 2013 Kia Forte 5-door has a few new additions that come standard, compared to the 2012 model. On the 2013 Kia Forte 5-door, you will receive power folding outside mirrors, LED daytime running lights and 16 inch alloy wheels on the SX trim. There is a washer fluid light in the dash now, to help you avoid running out of washer fluid just as you need it! The Forte 5-door is possibly being redesigned for 2014 and it is rumored that it will take on a more glitz and glam style. If you like the current Kia Forte, now is the time to visit your St. Petersburg Kia dealership and take it for a test drive before it is redesigned.

Power and Performance

The 5-door hatch Kia Forte does not struggle with power. There are two 4 cylinder engine choices, offering 156 horsepower in the 2-liter EX and 173 horsepower in the 2.4 liter SX engine.

The EX trim can get 27 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. The SX trim gets 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway whether you choose the 6 speed manual transmission or the 6 speed automatic transmission.

2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Exterior Appearance

The Kia Forte 5-door is your basic hatchback vehicle and does not really contain any sportier looking design elements found on some of the competitors hatchback vehicles. For people looking for a family vehicle with a hatchback, this is an ideal fit. The door on the hatch provides easy access to loading all of your kid’s belongings, strollers, groceries or luggage for the family road trip in the cargo area. There is 19.4 cubic feet of cargo space in the Kia Forte 5-door.

The Kia Forte sits fairly low to the ground, which is great for small children to get in and out without too much assistance.

2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Interior Appearance

The real strengths of the Forte 5-door are in the interior. Many of the features are offered as standard inclusions, whereas other vehicles would charge extra for them as optional features. Driver’s report that the center console controls are all perfectly placed and easy to use while the upgraded models offer keyless entry and push-button start.

You can fit five passengers in the compact hatchback, but despite the limited seating the car does not feel small when you’re inside. The driver has plenty of room behind the steering wheel and the backseat can comfortably accommodate children in safety seats or adults with enough leg room. There are two cup holders in the front, two cup holders in the back, and even bottle shaped holders in the front door cutouts for your water or soda bottles.