Generation 3, BD, facelift

Kia Forte Sedan

04.2021 - present · United States

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Generation 3, BD, facelift

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Kia Forte, Generation 3, BD, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 5 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2021 - present). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 5 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: G4FJ, G4NH
Engine displacement, cc: 1591–1999
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: CVT, Manual 6, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm: 2700
Ground clearance, mm: 135
Fuel: Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Kia Forte · Generation 3, BD, facelift · USA · 04.2021 - present. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Blind-spot monitoring: Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.
Automatic braking assistance: Check the sensor equipment and fault messages. Confirm recognized obstacles and operating speeds for the specific version.
Lane-keeping assistance: Confirm whether the system warns the driver or also provides steering assistance. Check its settings and error messages.

Specifications and technical details

5 versions

2.0 L, 147 hp, petrol, CVT, front-wheel drive

G4NH · CVT · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 MPI CVT 2WD FEBase grade	10.2021 - present
2.0 MPI CVT 2WD LXSUpper grade	10.2021 - present
2.0 MPI CVT 2WD GT-LineTop grade	10.2021 - present

1.6 L, 201 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

G4FJ · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 GDI DCT 2WD GT	10.2021 - present

1.6 L, 201 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

G4FJ · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 GDI MT 2WD GT	10.2021 - present

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