If you’re looking for more passenger space, better fuel economy, and bigger boot space in a sedan, it is best to opt for a compact sedan. One of the hottest selling compact sedans is the 2022 Kia Forte. Now available with a host of enhancements, the 2022 Forte is designed and engineered as a tour de force! For now, at Palmen Kia in Kenosha, WI, we give you an overview of the performance features of the 2022 Kia Forte.
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For 2022, Kia has come up with a revitalized look and updated features for one of its best compact sedans. In the exterior, you’ll find sleek lines and perfect silhouette, and in the interior, you’ll find a well-designed cabin that provides comfort and convenience. There is plenty of space for every passenger to move around in their seats, and there is ample room in the cargo for all your luggage and daily groceries.
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At Palmen Kia in Kenosha, WI, we often get asked questions about popular Kia models like the 2021 Kia Forte. What is the maximum horsepower of the 2021 Kia Forte? What type of engine comes standard in this sedan? Below, we’ve broken down the engine specifications of the 2021 Kia Forte in addition to its horsepower and torque ratings.
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As one of the most fuel-efficient sedans on the market, the 2021 Kia Forte offers a comfortable and capable model for any commuter. Found across six total trim levels, those looking for a model high on fuel economy have plenty of options. But what features are added to the first upgrade to the base trim? At Palmen Kia, we provide an overview of the upgrades and base features found on the LXS trim.
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Here at Palmen Kia, we’ve compared the all-new Kia K5 midsize sedan model against the outgoing Optima, which it’s replacing, as well as its big brother, the Stinger sports sedan. To round out this examination of the 2021 Kia K5, we lastly wanted to compare this new Kia sedan model against its younger sibling in terms of size within the Kia catalog. Is the Kia Forte or the Kia K5 the right sedan for you? It’s the 2021 Kia Forte vs the 2021 Kia K5!
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The Kia Forte underwent a massive and impressive redesign for its 2019 model year and featured additional upgrades, such as its GT model introduction, for its 2020 model year. With so many changes occurring for its next-generation switch, it’s not a surprise that the 2021 model year of the Forte primarily functions as a carryover vehicle. However, that’s not to say that the 2021 Kia Forte model is without alterations and improvements. To start our examination of the 2021 Kia Forte, we first wanted to take a look at its new and returning body color options. From the Palmen Kia team, here are the exterior paint color options of the 2021 Kia Forte compact sedan model!
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The 2020 Kia Forte lineup is one of the most impressive new sedan lineups on the road today, and if you want to get behind the wheel of the most impressive new Kia Forte here at Palmen Kia in Kenosha, WI, then you’re going to want to get behind the wheel of the 2020 Kia Forte GT. And if you want to get behind the wheel of the most impressive form of the 2020 Kia Forte GT, then you’re going to want to add on the GT2 Package for your new Kia Forte GT2. But what’s all included in the 2020 Kia Forte GT Package? Well, you can find all that out right here as we unpack the GT2 Package to see what all it features for the 2020 Kia Forte GT trim level.
More and more modern vehicles have CVTs, which are continuously variable transmissions. So, what are continuously variable transmissions and which Kia models have them?
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A popular and available accessory on most mainstream vehicles is that of a sunroof/moonroof. The Kia catalog of vehicles offers many models that have the option of an added sunroof, in either the classification of ‘panoramic’ or ‘power’. So, if you’re shopping for a model with a sunroof, you’ll want to know the answer to the following question. Which Kia models have the option to add a panoramic or power sunroof?
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Which Kia sedan is the right fit for you? There’s the 2020 Kia Rio subcompact sedan, the 2020 Kia Forte compact sedan, and the 2020 Kia Optima midsize sedan, each one a successive step up in power, size, features, and price. Today, we’ll compare them all to make it easy for you to find out which Kia sedan is a good fit! It’s the 2020 Kia Rio vs the 2020 Kia Forte vs the 2020 Kia Optima!