Kia Motors revealed this week that the redesigned 2014 Forte sedan will be sold for $15,999, making it the cheapest new mid-size model in America according to a company press release.
After adding an $800 destination charge, the vehicle's price rounds out to approximately $16,700, which is still $295 cheaper than the newest Ford Focus sedan. The Forte is also $1,060 less than the latest Hyundai Elantra sedan.
"The all-new Forte offers our customers world-class design with plenty of refinement and an abundance of amenities, all at a tremendous value," said Tom Loveless , executive vice president of sales, KMA. "With its sleek and sporty profile, two new powertrains and redesigned, driver-centric cockpit, the Forte is primed to become a standout in the very competitive compact segment."
The larger Forte will offer a "sportier and more upscale" design with more interior space, and better overall performance than past models.
Kia will make the Forte available in LX and EX variants, and will be powered by either the powerful 2.0-liter 173-horsepower GDI option or the fuel-efficient 1.8-liter 148-horsepower engine. Fuel economy for the 2.0 option is expected to be 24 miles per gallon of in city driving, 36 mpg on the highway, and 28 combined according to the Associated Press.
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The new sedan will also be on sale within the next month or so according to the company press release.
Standard features for base models include SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, power-folding mirrors and power windows. The Popular Package comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, and a sliding front armrest according to Kia.
Kia has already announced the coupe version of the Forte will be shown off for the first time at the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center next week. The company has yet to reveal the pricing or performance specs for the model yet however.
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