4 Reasons the 2020 Kia Forte GT Is Worth the Upgrade

If you’re looking for a powerful compact sedan, the 2020 Kia Forte GT is an excellent choice. The GT trim level is the high-performance model of the Kia Forte, and with it, you’ll not only gain increased power but also several high-tech exteriors, interiors, and safety features. Learn four reasons why the Kia Forte GT is worth the upgrade.

Increased Power Output

The Kia Forte GT is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four engine that cranks out 201 horsepower and 196 pound-feet of torque. The accompanying seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters is designed to shift quickly, making your drive feel both powerful and effortless.

In comparison, all the lower-range models of the Forte are equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This 2.0-liter engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an intelligent variable transmission.

So, if you’re looking for maximum power, upgrade to the Forte GT.

Sleek Exterior Features

The Kia Forte GT model comes with signature GT wheels. You can’t miss the 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels on any of the GT models. You’ll also notice a striking black gloss feature on several areas of the GT’s exterior, including the outside mirrors, sport grille, side sills, rear truck lid spoiler, and sport bumper accents.

In addition to its sleek style, the GT comes with several functional exterior features, such as front fog lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED rear combination lamps, mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators, and heated outside mirrors. You’ll also appreciate the power sunroof, solar control glass, and perimeter approach lighting that activates LED lights near the door handles when you approach the vehicle.

Convenient Interior Features

You’ll feel ready to drive anywhere once you get behind the wheel of the Kia Forte GT. The driver and front passenger seats feature sport seats with SOFINO cloth or leatherette seat trim and GT-exclusive red stitching. The D-shaped leather-wrapped steering wheel also showcases the GT red stitching. Regardless of whether it’s sweltering hot or freezing cold outside, you’ll feel comfortable on every drive with the heating and ventilation functions on the front seats.

The infotainment system is laden with high-tech features that can easily connect to your smartphone and allow you to access several applications with little effort. These features include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, UVO eServices, Bluetooth audio streaming, a USB/auxiliary input jack, a wireless phone charger, an 8-inch touch-screen display, and voice recognition.

Excellent Safety Tech

Maintaining Kia’s reputation for safety, the Kia Forte GT is equipped with a host of active safety technology. You’ll be safer on the road with these standard features, namely blind-spot collision warning, driver attention warning, forward-collision warning, and collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane change assist, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic collision warning, and smart cruise control. This driver-assistive technology keeps an eye on the things you may not be able to see while driving.

The 2020 Kia Forte GT is the commuter car you’ve been waiting for. Stop by Crain Kia of Fort Smith today, and we’ll help you get behind the wheel of a Forte GT.

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