Montreal 2018: More Details on the New 2019 Kia Forte
Just days after celebrating its world premiere in Detroit, the all-new 2019 Kia Forte makes its Canadian debut at the 2018 Montreal Auto Show. Beyond its refreshed design, it is said to be safer, more fun to drive, stingier on fuel and equipped with a host of innovative and practical technologies.
“With these improvements, paired with the stylish new design and a more fun driving experience, we’re confident that Canadians will see the tremendous value equation that Forte will provide when it joins our lineup this fall.”
- Ted Lancaster, Vice President and COO, Kia Canada
Design and technology
In reworking the Forte’s styling, Kia designers opted for an elongated hood and a short trunk for a fastback look. The base of the windshield has been pulled back as well, by 12.5 cm. Kia’s well-known tiger-nose grille has been reworked and is flanked by air curtains for improved aerodynamics. In back, a notable change is a horizontal trim that connects the taillights – as seen previously on the new Sportage compact crossover.
Now longer and wider (4.64m and 1.8m), the 2019 Kia Forte is able to offer increased rear legroom and trunk space. Kia claims, in fact, that interior volume and cargo capacity in the new Forte are superior to virtually all of its rivals. Visibility has also been improved.
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