2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium San Antonio, TX

Overview

Slotting between the Kia Rio mini-car and mid-size K5 family sedan, the 2023 Forte sedan specializes in value and moderation. Frugality is its most important character trait. It has hints of sportiness but doesn’t thrill when driven at the limit even in its sportiest GT form. It has handsome design elements but isn’t drop-dead gorgeous. It has adequate engine offerings—with up to 201 horsepower from a turbocharged 1.6-liter in-line four—though it’s far from a hot rod. It offers plenty of safety tech, but nothing we’d cite as innovative. 

 Only at Ancira Kia in San Antonio, TX does the unbelievable happen. The engine fires up, the exhaust roars, and the steering wheel becomes an extension of your body. The Forte GT is more than just a vehicle; it’s an experience. Driving it is the only way to understand it.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance – 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium in San Antonio, Texas

The Forte compact sedan offers two different engine options: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 horsepower and a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 201 horsepower. The optional 201-hp turbocharged engine, however, moves the Forte closer to the performance of the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Civic Si. The Forte offers a comfortable and stable ride, but its handling isn’t as exciting as its Stinger-inspired exterior styling would suggest, even in the sportier GT model. In fact, when hustling the Forte in a recent comparison test against the Civic Si and the Jetta GLI, we found ourselves working harder in the Forte to keep up with the rest of the pack.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG – 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium for Sale in San Antonio, TX

The Kia Forte, specifically those equipped with the less powerful engine and automatic transmission, will keep drivers cruising past gas stations with an EPA highway rating of 41 mpg, city rating of 30 mpg, and a combined fuel economy rating of 34 mpg. If you opt for the turbocharged GT with the manual transmission, the combined fuel economy drops to 26 mpg. During testing of a 2020 Forte GT manual, we observed 27 combined mpg–a little better than the EPA rating–and 37 mpg in our 200-mile highway fuel-economy test, which is part of our extensive testing regimen. For more information about the Forte’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Premium Interior, Comfort, and Cargo – 2023 Kia Forte Certified Dealership in San Antonio, TX

The interior of this car impressed us with its minimalist design and high-quality materials. The back seat is spacious enough for two adults to be comfortable, and long road trips in the Forte can be made without complaint. The base model offers all the basic amenities, but things get more pleasant as you work up through the various models. Dual-zone automatic climate control is optional, for example, as are heated and ventilated front seats. With all the seats up, the Forte fit seven carry-on bags, one more than both of its key rivals, the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic.

Infotainment and Connectivity – 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium Dealer in San Antonio, Texas

The 2023 Forte is a steal given its available technology. An 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard but GT-Line and GT trims come with a larger 10.3-inch display with in-dash navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio. All models come with a secondary 4.2-inch color display between the gauges, and a wireless smartphone charging pad is an option.

Safety and Driver-Assistance – 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium for Sale in San Antonio, TX

Kia offers a handful of standard and optional driver-assistance features, including an optional adaptive cruise control feature that uses navigation to predict upcoming curves in the road and slows the car’s speed in preparation for the turns. For more information about the Forte’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

  • Standard forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking
  • Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
  • Available adaptive cruise control with lane-following assist

2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium for Sale Near Me

Want to get your  2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium serviced? Visit us at Ancira Kia located at  6139 Bandera Rd San Antonio, TX 78238. Call us at 210-361-5265  to schedule your next service or maintenance appointment. We can help with brake repair, engine diagnostics, oil changes, and more! Our highly-trained staff is happy to help you keep your 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium running in tip-top shape for years to come.

Contact the dealer for full details or parts for the 2023 Kia Forte Certified Premium for sale in San Antonio, TX, check the owner’s literature for full vehicle and warranty details.