2023 Kia Forte Trim Level Comparison Page

2023 Kia Forte Trim Levels 
BASE MSRP: from $19,690 
Horsepower: 148 
Estimated City MPG: 28 
Estimated Highway MPG: 39 

Get to Know the 2023 Kia Forte LX / LXS 

The 2023 Kia Forte is an affordable sedan that still delivers exciting performance for the modern mid-Michigan customer and their family to enjoy. A 2.0L four-cylinder engine makes its home under the hood of the baseline LX trim all the way to the GT-Line. This delivers 148 horsepower to get drivers around town or the highway with quality performance that keeps the ride entertaining throughout. Drivers and their fellow passengers will also appreciate the smoothness of the Continuously Variable Transmission keeping performance maximized without sacrificing ride quality. The impressive EPA-estimated 28 MPG city / 39 MPG highway fuel economy the 2023 Forte boasts is made possible thanks to the efficient FWD platform the sedan is equipped with.  

Riding in a 2023 Kia Forte LX or LXS is an experience that caters to the essential needs of today’s Michigan families. From the comfortable cloth seating to the spacious cabin, everyone in the vehicle will appreciate the attention to detail made towards a completely enjoyable ride. Applications such as Bluetooth®, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay are all easily operated by the eight-inch touchscreen on the dashboard. The upgrade to an LXS trim adds a convenient 60/40 folding rear seat. This increases the amount of available cargo space owners of the Forte have.   

Get to Know the 2023 Kia Forte GT-Line 

Looking at a GT-Line version of the 2023 Kia Forte, interested customers will notice the sportier design elements that differentiate it from the previous two trim levels. The outside isn’t the only area of the Forte GT-Line given a sizable upgrade. Inside, the previous touchscreen display is now a 10.25-inch version for even easier accessibility. This upgraded system also comes with additional multimedia applications such as HD Radio™ and SiriusXM® Radio capability. For an easier time finding new destinations across Michigan, drivers will appreciate the addition of integrated navigation as well.  

Get to Know the 2023 Kia Forte GT / GT Manual 

The optional turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder engine in previous trim levels of the 2023 Forte is the standard equipment in the top-end GT trim level. Combining 201 horsepower with the seamlessness of a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission results in a sporty ride that everyone in the GT version sedan will appreciate. The GT Manual version of the 2023 Forte comes with a dynamic six-speed manual transmission. Both iterations of the deluxe sedan have their suspensions tuned to be even more sporty. The cabins of the two high-end vehicles have also been given even more convenient and entertaining features for passengers to enjoy. These include a wireless charging pad for compatible smartphones to stay topped off with.  

Learn More About a Specific 2023 Kia Forte Trim Level with Thelen Kia in Bay City, MI 

Thelen Kia in Bay City, MI, is proud to be a go-to destination in the Great Lakes Bay Region for Kia customers who want to feel confident their shopping experience is being handled courteously. We have helped many mid-Michigan residents get behind the wheel of vehicles they love to drive around the state. For more information on the 2023 Kia Forte trim level you are most interested in, stop by our dealership and speak with a sales associate who will be happy to provide you with the information you need for a satisfying customer service experience.