2017 Kia Forte Review: Photo Gallery

By Brian Normile
April 14, 2017
img228803468 1491249632813 jpg 2017 Kia Forte | Cars.com photo by Evan Sears

CARS.COM — The Kia Forte received some exterior styling tweaks as well as interior materials and technology updates for the 2017 model year. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available, as are numerous advanced safety features.

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The Forte won our last Compact Sedan Challenge; does it have what it takes to win it all again in our 2017 Compact Sedan Challenge? Check out the 2017 Kia Forte that faced off against seven other competitors for the title, and stay tuned for the full results.
Road Test Editor
Brian Normile

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

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