For drivers who want a smart balance of value, comfort, and everyday reliability, the 2023 Kia Forte EX IVT delivers. Powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and paired to Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission, the Forte offers smooth, efficient performance—averaging just 7.2 L/100 km combined. It’s the sedan that keeps daily commuting affordable without compromising on features that matter.Step inside and the EX trim adds thoughtful upgrades that make every drive more enjoyable. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel bring comfort through Canadian winters, while wireless phone charging and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration keep you connected without the clutter of cords. With dual-zone climate control and smart key push-button start, convenience comes standard.Safety is a top priority, with Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert all included to help protect you and your passengers.Practical, stylish, and packed with modern essentials, the 2023 Forte EX IVT proves that driving a compact sedan can be both affordable and satisfying—perfect for commuters and small households alike.2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 147 hp & IVTFuel economy ~7.2 L/100 km combinedHeated front seats & heated steering wheelWireless charging Apple CarPlay & Android AutoBlind-Spot Warning Forward Collision Avoidance standard

Engine: 4 Cylinder Engine 2.0L
L/100Km City: 8.2
L/100Km Hwy: 6.0

Safety Equipment

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Collision Mitigation-Front
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Back-Up Camera
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Driver Monitoring-Alert
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
• Cruise Control-Steering Assist
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot

Interior Equipment

• 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Power Rear Windows
• Front Cupholder
• Rear Cupholder
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Glove Box
• Driver Foot Rest
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cargo Space Lights
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Driver Information Centre
• Trip Computer
• Digital/Analog Appearance
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Perimeter Alarm
• Immobilizer
• 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• Air Filtration
• Heated Leather Steering Wheel
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Front Map Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• Vinyl Door Trim Insert
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
• 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
• 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
• Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: front seats height adjusters
• Cloth Seat Trim -inc: A-type

Exterior Equipment

• Clearcoat Paint
• Body-Coloured Door Handles
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Splash Guards
• Front License Plate Bracket
• Tire Mobility Kit
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Body-Coloured Front Bumper
• Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Light Tinted Glass
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Chrome Side Windows Trim
• Tires: 205/55R16
• Wheels: 16" Machine-Finish Alloy

Entertainment Equipment

• Streaming Audio
• Window Grid Antenna
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
• Radio: AM/FM -inc: 8" display audio, 6 speakers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls

Mechanical Equipment

• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Front Anti-Roll Bar
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• 53 L Fuel Tank
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 120 Amp Alternator
• Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control
• Engine: 2.0L MPI 4 Cyl DOHC 16V D-CVVT
• 4.89 Axle Ratio
• 60-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Transmission: Intelligent Variable Automatic -inc: drive mode select