2021 Kia Forte vs 2020 Kia Forte - Denver Area
2021 Kia Forte Overview
The Kia Forte is a popular compact car, and Kia introduced its third generation for the 2019 model year. The 2020 Kia Forte was the follow-up. It introduced the EX Special Edition and also dropped the S trim but replaced it with the sportier GT-Line and GT trims. The 2021 Kia Forte has now arrived at Arapahoe Kia, your local Kia dealer serving Denver Littleton Aurora Centennial. While there are no major changes this model year, Kia made minor revisions to the standard and optional equipment across the lineup. With that in mind, let us compare the 2021 Kia Forte vs 2020 Kia Forte near Denver.
Exterior - Kia Dealer serving Denver CO
As with the 2020 Kia Forte, the 2021 model is available at your local Kia dealer serving Denver Littleton Aurora Centennial in five trim levels: FE, LXS, GT-Line, EX and GT. All models are built on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, and they measure 182.7 inches long, 70.0 inches wide and 56.5 inches tall. The minimum ground clearance is 5.3 inches. The FE features 15-inch steel wheels. The LXS upgrades the Forte with 16-inch alloy wheels. The GT-Line adds 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, fog lamps, LED taillamps and LED daytime running lamps. The EX is similarly equipped regarding the exterior. The range-topping GT adds 18-inch wheels, LED headlamps and an array of unique styling elements.
Interior - 2021 Kia Forte near Denver CO
The 2021 model is similar to the 2020 Kia Forte when it comes to the interior as well. The Forte seats five and provides 96.0 cubic feet of overall passenger volume. Front headroom is 38.8 inches, and front legroom is 42.2 inches. Rear headroom is 37.5 inches, and rear legroom is 35.7 inches. The trunk affords 15.3 cubic feet of storage capacity, which is quite good for the class. The base model has air conditioning, cloth upholstery, carpeting, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen display with all the bells and whistles, a four-speaker audio setup and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.
The LXS adds a number of interior flourishes and upgrades the rear bench to a 60/40-split folding bench. The GT-Line adds sport seating with faux leather inserts, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, push-button ignition and two additional speakers. The EX adds dual-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof, a power-adjustable driver's seat, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, two additional USB ports and a wireless charging pad. The GT adds deluxe faux leather seating and paddle shifters on automatic models.
Kia Forte Mechanical specs
A question we sometimes receive concerning the 2021 Kia Forte vs 2020 Kia Forte near Denver is whether the manual transmission is still available, and the answer yes. The base model has six-speed manual standard and offers the continuously variable transmission as an option. The CVT is standard on all other models that get the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque. If you want more performance, you can opt for the GT. It boasts a 1.6-liter turbo four that makes 201 hp and 195 lb.-ft. The GT gives you the option of the six-speed manual or a twin-clutch seven-speed automatic.
Safety - 2021 Kia Forte dealer
While the 2021 model has not been specifically crash-tested as of this writing, IIHS has selected the current-gen Forte as a Top Safety Pick+. All models have an 8-inch touchscreen with a rearview camera system, Android and Apple device integration and much more. The base model also features a forward collision mitigation system, a lane departure mitigation system and driver attention monitoring. The LXS adds driver-selectable driving modes, which can improve traction in certain scenarios. The GT-Line adds blind-spot monitoring with a rear cross-traffic alert system. The EX adds an integrated navigation system, and the GT adds adaptive cruise control.
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Arapahoe Kia has an amazing selection of 2021 Kia Forte models at our Kia dealership serving Denver Littleton Aurora Centennial. Visit at your convenience and test-drive the Forte. No appointment is required. If you have any questions about the Forte, you can get answers by calling or contacting us online, and if you prefer to shop online, our website is the perfect place to do it. We even have our customer service team available via live chat to answer questions, provide custom quotes and more!