2023 Kia Forte Specifications

Specifications

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Price :	MSRP: $19,490-24,890
Weight :	2707 lbs \| 1227.875 kg
MPG City :	27
MPG Highway :	37
Combined MPG :	31.00
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Transmission:
6 Manual , 7 Automatic DCT , CVT i-CVT

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	15 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	96.0 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	182.7 in \| 4641 mm.
Width :	70.9 in \| 1801 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.3 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.9 in \| 1572 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.3 in \| 135 mm.
Front Overhang :	35.4 in \| 899 mm.
Rear Overhang :	40.9 in \| 1039 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.8 in \| 986 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.5 in \| 953 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.2 in \| 1072 mm.
Rear Legroom :	35.7 in \| 907 mm.
Front Hip Room :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	51.1 in \| 1298 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	56.1 in \| 1425 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : McPherson Strut Rear : Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	12.7:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.44
Turning Circle :	34.8 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.3 in \| 262 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P195/65R15
Wheels :	6.0J × 15 Steel

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V649000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Consequence	Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V906000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence	A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V244000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Consequence	Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2023 Kia Forte? A: The 2023 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2023 Kia Forte? A: The 2023 Kia Forte has a length of 182.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2023 Kia Forte? A: The 2023 Kia Forte has a width of 70.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2023 Kia Forte have?A: The 2023 Kia Forte has 38.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2023 Kia Forte have?A: The 2023 Kia Forte has legroom of 42.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2023 Kia Forte? A: The 2023 Kia Forte was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2023 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2023 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $19,490 - $$24,890 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2023 Kia Forte have? A: The 2023 Kia Forte had P195/65R15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2023 Kia Forte have? A: The 2023 Kia Forte had 6.0J × 15 Steel wheels.

Q: What transmissions did the 2023 Kia Forte have? A: The 2023 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 7 speed Automatic DCT, CVT i-CVT.