Recent Arrival! 2023 Kia Forte LXS Overview: 2023 Kia Forte LXS Engine & Drivetrain âEngine: A 2.0 liter naturally aspirated inline 4 producing 147 hp and 132 lb ft of torque. âTransmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). âDrive: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) across all trims. Fuel Economy âEPA estimates: oCity: 28mpg oHighway: 39mpg oCombined: ~32mpg âSlightly lower than the LX trim due to added features and weight. Dimensions & Capacity âSize: oLength: 182.7 in oWidth (w/o mirrors): 70.9 in oHeight: 56.5 in oWheelbase: 106.3 in âInterior Volume: Roughly 111.3 cuft âTrunk: Sports a spacious 15.3 cuft of cargo capacity âWeight: Curb weight is around 2,769 lbs Features & Amenities âAdditions over LX: o16-inch alloy wheels o60/40 split-folding rear seats âStandard Equipment: o8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto oBluetooth, USB port, cloth seats, cruise control, remote keyless entry, rearview camera, heated mirrors, steering wheel controls, and tilt/telescopic steering wheel âOptional Technology Package (~$500): oAdds blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic alert, safe-exit warning, heated side mirrors with LED turn signals, and LED mirror indicators Safety & Warranty âWarranty: oBasic: 5 years / 60,000 miles oPowertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles oRust: 5 years / 100,000 miles âSafety Tech: oStandard driver aids: Lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning, driver attention alert, and more oOptional safety upgrades available via tech package. What Owners Are Saying (via Reddit) âFuel Efficiency: I average 3540mpg Gas millage is fantastic, almost on par with a hybrid depending on how you drive. Yes! I recently got a 2023 Kia Forte LXS I get about 40mpg after a 26 mile drive. Extremely happy with my Forte! âAudio & Tech: Only complaint is that it only has 4 speakers wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay works flawlessly. âRide & Handling: Some report a suspension that feels firm or road noise over rough surfaces. There have been isolated reports of front-end bounciness or stability concerns at highway speeds. âReliability: Forte is a good car. Absolutely a bang for your buck kinda deal. Summary Table FeatureLXS Details Engine / Drivetrain2.0L I4 (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), FWD, CVT Fuel Economy28/39/32 mpg Interior / Cargo111.3 cuft, 15.3 cuft trunk Key FeaturesAlloy wheels, split rear seats, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Available PackageAdds blind-spot/traffic alerts, heated mirrors
