The Kia Forte’s cabin can seat up to five people on board, but just like many other compact sedans, it is best for seating only up to four people. Stepping into the cabin is easy due to the wide-opening doors, but once you are inside, you will instantly realize that it is built on a budget. Where the interior of the Forte impresses the most is in terms of space. However, still, the cheap price tag comes with a lot of trade-offs in terms of interior. At the front as well as at the rear, the passengers get a lot of stretches out. The dashboard looks modern, but the cabin is full of hard plastics which let down the whole experience.
The overall visibility is impressive, and you get adequate storage space to store your knick-knacks. In terms of the seating comfort, the front seats offer adequate support for the lower back, but the under-thigh, as well as shoulder support, is a bit lacking. The same is the case with the rear bench as well which is not very suitable for undertaking long haul trips. Thus, the cabin of the Forte is more suitable for undertaking short city trips. What helps in matter of comfort is that the cushioning is neither too soft nor too hard, which makes it slightly easier to sit comfortably for long durations.
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Models
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Kia Forte Sedan
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Hyundai Elantra Sedan
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Toyota Corolla
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Passenger Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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40/55.7/43.3
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40/55.9/43.6
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38.8/54.8/411.7
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Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.6/54.7/35.0
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37.1/54.8/33.1
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37.2/54.7/36.3
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Cargo Capacity (All Seats In Place)
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14.7 cu-ft
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14.8 cu-ft
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12.3 cu-ft
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The 2013 Kia Forte offers class-leading boot space along with the Hyundai Elantra. It can store up to 6 to 8 carry-on suitcases, which are enough for storing luggage of up to five people. The Toyota Corolla, on the other hand, offers the smallest boot in its class. The Forte scores high in terms of cabin space but offers the most lackluster cabin in its class. Major interior features include-
- Keyless start
- Power steering
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Remote trunk release
- Adjustable steering wheel
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Driver Foot Rest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Cruise control
How intuitive is the 2013 Kia Forte’s infotainment unit?
The infotainment system of the 2013 Kia Forte is easy to use and comes with a lot of useful features. It gets Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio, and an auxiliary input jack for the audio system along with steering wheel controls and voice activation. If those features are not enough, the Technology Package brings navigation, SiriusXM, XMTraffic, automatic climate control, and push-button start. Kia’s brand new Kia’s UVO infotainment system will be featuring with the 2014 mode year, and thus we recommend you to wait for it if you want the best infotainment experience. Some of the standard infotainment features on the Kia Forte include:
- 3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
- USB Connection
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Voice Recognition
- 6 Total Speakers
- Auxiliary Audio
- 4-Speaker Audio system
