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For more than 14 years, the Forte has been a mainstay in the Kia lineup, and for good reason. Small but mighty, the Kia Forte has consistently provided outstanding value for its cost, with a sleek look, a well-planned interior, and a long list of innovative technology and safety features that appeal to a wide range of drivers. This combination is why it has amassed a loyal following since it first debuted in 2010. Additionally, drivers love its fuel efficiency and low maintenance expenses, making it an affordable option for both commuting and road trips. Starting with 2025, however, the Kia Forte won't look the same, nor will it have the same name, as it's been rebranded as the K4. Our team at Victory Kia has all the answers you're looking for regarding this rebranding, as well as the chance to see the K4 up close. Additionally, you'll find an overview of how the newest Kia K4 and the last Kia Forte for sale differ and in what ways they're alike. You can also check out the new K4 from the comfort of your couch via our website, as well as view our remaining inventory of the Forte, giving you one last chance to get your hands on this standout vehicle. The Rebranding of the Kia Forte The Kia Forte, as we know it, lasted three generations. The last generation was introduced in 2019, with a refresh in 2022 that brought a new look to the exterior of the car, with new front and rear bumpers, a new grille, and new wheel designs. The inside was also tweaked, upgrading the dashboard to include an available 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Additionally, several driver assistance features were added. The 2024 model year-which is officially the Forte's last-was a compact sedan, much like the 2022 version. When comparing the two, we'll look at the 2024 model year versus the K4's inaugural 2025 model. Exterior Changes The Kia K4 is expected to feature a refreshed exterior design that aligns more closely with Kia's current design language, which includes the "Opposites United" philosophy. This is based on five design pillars: Bold for Nature, Joy for Reason, Power to Progress, Technology for Life, and Tension for Serenity. Essentially, by blending these pillars, Kia hopes to deliver a design strategy that combines contrasting ideas that offer a new perspective, which in turn produces additional ideas. Putting this philosophy into action, the K4 presents an updated front fascia with a new grille design, slimmer headlights with LEDs, and a more sculpted bumper than what is found on the Forte. Additionally, you'll notice enhanced rear styling with updated taillights, a sleeker trunk design, and a sportier overall appearance thanks to the wide rear fenders. Fans of the Kia Stinger sedan might feel a touch of nostalgia, as the K4 seems to have taken some inspiration from its design. Last but not least, the K4 also has new wheel designs, which round out an exterior that looks and feels fresh and inviting. Interior Changes As you slide into the driver's seat of the K4, you'll likely notice upgraded materials that offer a more premium feel. Additionally, an enhanced infotainment system with a larger touchscreen display and updated software offers better responsiveness and connectivity. Comparing the Forte and the K4, the Forte offers an eight-inch touchscreen for the lower trim levels-LX and LXS-while the upper trim levels get a 10.25-inch touchscreen that also includes navigation. For the K4, you'll find a standard widescreen digital display on all trim levels that blends two 12.3-inch screens to run from the left side of the steering wheel to well past the right side, giving you one long screen in which you can access a variety of things. Another change you and your passengers will likely feel rather than see is more interior room in the K4 than in the Forte. This change is most noticeable in the back row, giving your passengers more leg and shoulder room, which is perfect for longer road trips. Performance Changes Rather than changes, you'll see more of the same when it comes to the engine of the K4, which is a good thing since the Forte offers more than enough power for zipping around town or hitting the open road. Both the K4 and the Forte are powered by a 2.0L inline four-cylinder that produces 147 hp. You can, however, opt for the GT Line Turbo when choosing the K4, which gives you an upgrade to a 1.6L turbocharged inline four-cylinder. This is the same engine you'll find in the GT and GT Manual versions of the Forte. In addition to a more powerful engine, the GT Line Turbo also comes equipped with a multi-link rear suspension, while the other four trim levels offer a torsion-beam configuration. Of the two, the multi-link rear suspension gives you better handling and more turning freedom. It's worth noting, however, that the torsion beam configuration offers great stability while cornering and is lighter than the multi-link suspension. Technology Changes As mentioned, the K4 offers a much larger infotainment display than the Forte, but it's what you can access with this system that is most important. For the K4, you'll be able to connect seamlessly to both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while also enjoying the latest version of Kia's UVO infotainment system. You'll also find a 5.0-inch display alongside the widescreen display that houses the climate control settings. Easy connectivity is also found with the Forte, albeit on a smaller screen. Technology is also found on the safety side of things, and with safety being one of Kia's priorities, it's no surprise that both the K4 and the Forte are well-equipped in this area. You'll find a long list of features, including Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist, which are standard across the board. Optional driver assistance features for the Forte include Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, among others. For the K4, our team can explore the 11 standard advanced driver assistance features, along with the 29 available features, with you when you stop by to check it out in person. Regardless of whether you choose the K4 or the Forte, you and your passengers will be well protected. Trim Level Pricing Last but not least, you will see some price differences as you explore the K4. The base LX trim for the K4 has an MSRP of $21,990, while the base LX for the Forte has an MSRP of $19,900. Either way, you'll find that you get a lot of incredible features for a small price. Plus, you're backed by Kia's incredible, industry-leading ten-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Regarding trim levels, you'll be seeing almost deja vu as the K4 offers the same ones the Forte did, in addition to an EX trim that sits in the middle. Check Out the New K4 Today With the new K4 set to hit dealerships for the 2025 model year, it's time to say goodbye to the much-loved Forte. We think you'll agree, however, that the changes the brand has made for the K4 are certainly worth a test drive-or two. If you're ready to see what the K4 has to offer in person, stop by and talk with a member of our Victory Kia team today. We'll explore the changes noted above as well as answer any questions you might have about trim levels, packages, and more.

Does a Kia Forte for sale sound suitable for what you want? If so, you're making a great choice because the 2024 Kia Forte maintains the reputation its predecessors set as one of the most value-friendly sedans you can buy. If you want modern features and efficiency, and you enjoy sporty things but don't want to spend too much money, it can be a tricky ask. Achieving this goal is easy when you decide to shop for a 2024 Kia Forte. Let's dive deeper into why this year's sedan is worth checking out if you're in the market for something you've never experienced before or come back after many enjoyable years of driving an older Forte model. Let's begin! A Sporty and Fuel-Efficient Ride At All Times The standard powertrain for the 2024 Forte is a 2.0L I-4 with 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. EPA-estimated ratings show 30 MPG in the city and 41 MPG on the highway, totaling 34 combined MPG. The Kia Forte also benefits from standard FWD and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which facilitates a smoother acceleration that feels great to drive and can provide better fuel economy. The 2024 Kia Forte also has an available turbocharged 1.6L I-4 engine that provides a leap in performance with 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Despite the increase in hp, the turbocharged engine still produces exceptional numbers regarding fuel economy. EPA estimates show a city MPG of 27 and a highway MPG of 35 for a combined total of 30 MPG. While the 2.0L I-4 engine comes with the CVT, as mentioned earlier, the turbocharged 1.6L I-4 engine offers a 6-speed manual transmission. This is great for drivers who prefer driving manual or wish to learn manual but are on a budget. What if you want that extra performance but don't want to drive a stick shift? Maybe you never learned how to drive a manual vehicle because you never had the opportunity to do so because your parents drove automatic cars, which is more common than ever. Or, perhaps you do know how to drive one but now prefer automatic transmissions. There's no wrong answer, but regardless, You're in luck because the manual transmission comes as part of the GT Manual trim, which costs slightly more than the models with the alternative transmission - the caveat we mentioned earlier. What's the alternative transmission? A punchy dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission that provides EPA-estimated ratings of 27 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway for a combined total of 30 MPG, while the manual transmission reaches ratings of 22 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway for a combined total of 26 MPG. It's also worth mentioning that the GT trim comes with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel if you still want some control with shifting. What fuel economy ratings like this facilitate is long travel sessions that get you where you need to be faster because you won't find yourself taking the turn into a gas station in every other county. The paddle shifters are a perfect way to add variety to any drive you take and make it less mundane. Maybe you're in the mood for a sporty ride on your way to the store - the paddle shifters are a great way to not only have fun while shifting your gears but also shift your gears in any capacity in a vehicle with an automatic transmission in more than a simple novelty. Best of all, utilizing the paddle shifters is optional and doesn't involve a clutch pedal, so if you only want to use your paddle shifters sometimes, there's nothing wrong with that. Cabin Fever Never Looked So Good We think the interior of the 2024 Kia Forte is great. Why do we say that? Just look at it. In all seriousness, however, because of its emphasis, the 2024 Kia Forte boasts such a sophisticated and practical cabin. Kia has placed a considerable focus on your well-being, whether that be mechanisms built into your chair to keep you going on those long rides like heated seats and an available 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support. There's also some astonishing tech nestled into your dashboard. Let's break it down a bit more. We'll begin by going deeper into the chairs we mentioned. The 10-way power-adjustable seats with power lumbar adjustment are available on the GT-Line and GT trim. These chairs can also be configured as heated seats, and you can add ventilation. The 6-way manually adjustable chairs that come standard with every trim are comfortable and versatile. Still, if you want heated or ventilated seats, consider one of the trims supporting it. The GT-Line and GT trims can also be fitted with a sunroof, but this sunroof comes standard with the GT Manual trim. If you buy one of the first two trims - the LX or LXS - your seats are stitched with well-materialized cloth, but the GT-Line and GT instead use a combination of Syntex leather and fabric, with a more sporty guise to their appearance, too. These two trims can rather have seats fully stitched with SynTax leather that removes cloth altogether, which, again, the GT Manual has standard. These same three trims, the GT-Line, GT, and GT Manual, all come standard with a leather-wrapped gear shifter, which is a great-feeling material, especially for the GT Manual, where you'll be using the gear shifter more than just to park, neutral, drive, and reverse. Tech That's Rich in Value, But Not in Price We alluded to the tech built into the cabin of the 2024 Forte, which is up-to-date with software that improves your daily life. This is true. Built into every 2024 Forte is an infotainment center compatible with everyone's favorite go-to features: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are two USB ports in the front end of the cabin, one for plugging in a media device like your phone to access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and one dedicated to charging. The back row also gets one USB port with enough speed for charging wireless devices. Speaking of charging, if you buy the GT-Line trim, you can purchase a wireless phone charging pad that supports wireless charging devices. This charging pad comes standard with the GT and GT Manual. Every 2024 Forte comes with a 4.2-inch instrument display, and with the LX and LXS, an 8-inch infotainment center comes standard. With this infotainment center, you're given a 4-speaker audio system. The GT-Line and GT use a 6-speaker setup and a 10.25-inch infotainment center with built-in turn-by-turn directions. These two trims can be upgraded further with an 8-speaker premium audio setup from Harman Kardon for extraordinary sound quality, which this speaker system comes standard with the GT Manual. Are you a big music fan? You'll immensely enjoy the Harman Kardon audio system, especially since the trims that support it also come with SiriusXM radio integration. A 2024 Forte May Be What You Need Kia is the master of value. In an age where automotive prices are rising, it's refreshing to have a manufacturer who still cares about the meaning of the term value and avoids taking shortcuts by raising the price of its vehicles. From the tech to the performance to the style of the 2024 Kia Forte, you'd suspect it costs more than it does, and if that's not enough of a reason to want one, then a test drive will change your mind.