St. Petersburg Kia Reviews the 2014 Kia Forte Sedan

Mar 7, 2013

Coming soon to our St. Petersburg Kia dealership in Florida are the all new, 2014 Kia Forte Sedan’s. Previous models of Kia Forte vehicles were known for a loud engine, particularly at higher speeds, and a harsh suspension but both of these have been improved and the 2014 Kia Forte Sedan will feel like an entirely different car to those of you who have traveled in the previous models.

Kia Forte Design Changes

The Kia California Design Center created a new, streamlined design for the 2014 version of the compact, economy car. The front of the vehicle has a more aggressive look, and a roof with an extreme slope followed by a short deck. The appearance looks good – and offers a drag coefficient of .27 which offers great gas mileage.

The interior of the Kia Forte has just slightly less space than it had previously, but the decrease is so minimal that the average driver or passenger would not notice. The trunk space is larger than both the Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze vehicles, offering total volume of 14.9 cubic feet.

Forte Models and Speeds

The Kia Forte base model is an LX with a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine. You have an option with the LX for a six-speed manual or an automatic; whereas the EX version is only available as a six-speed automatic. The Kia Forte EX has a 2.0-liter, GDI four-cylinder. The speed isn’t overly impressive with either model, especially since the transmission shifts so smoothly so you don’t really feel the speed, but what you will probably appreciate is the way the power is delivered to the front wheels in a smooth and quiet way.

Interior Technology

The Kia Forte offers the hands-free infotainment system standard on the EX model, with a 911 connect for emergencies and roadside assistance. Your car receives maintenance notifications as they are needed, and you can connect with Siri, Twitter, and Pandora radio all free for the first 10 years or 100,000 miles.

2014 Kia Forte Pricing

Official pricing has not yet been released, but The Kia Forte LX with a manual transmission, satellite radio, power windows and mirrors, and air-conditioning will run around $16,000 while the EX version with a back-up camera, cooled glovebox to keep your candy from melting, and a sliding center armrest will start around $19,000.

You will find the new 2014 Kia Forte at our Florida Kia dealership around mid-March.