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Exploring Every Trim Level of the 2020 Kia Forte

List of 2020 Kia Forte Trim Levels 

Plenty of changes have been made to the Kia Forte for 2020, including the addition of two new trim levels. How many trims are available for this sedan, and what makes each of them unique? We’ve put together a list of 2020 Kia Forte trim levels and their included features down below. 


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The 2020 Kia Forte FE, the base model of the 2020 Forte lineup, comes standard with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pound-feet of torque) paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The FE trim’s standard features include a rearview camera, an audio system with four speakers, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display. 

The second trim level available for the 2020 Kia Forte is the LXS trim, which adds selectable driving modes, 16-inch alloy wheels and 60/40-split folding rear seats. The 2020 Kia Forte GT-Line adds many more features, such as keyless ignition/entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated mirrors and a blind-spot monitoring system. 

2020 Kia Forte EX & GT Details 


2020 Kia Forte EX

2020 Kia Forte EX 

Many comfort and convenience features can be added to this sedan by upgrading to the 2020 Kia Forte EX. This trim adds simulated leather upholstery, two USB charging ports, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, satellite radio support, 17-inch alloy wheels and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. 

2020 Kia Forte GT

2020 Kia Forte GT 

The 2020 Kia Forte GT replaces the standard powertrain with a turbocharged, 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine which produces 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. This trim is new for the 2020 model year and includes performance-oriented features like dual exhaust pipes and larger front brakes. 

The 2020 Kia Forte can be found in the Dayton, OH area at Matt Castrucci Kia. Dozens of 2020 Forte models can be found at our online inventory, which is conveniently available right here on our website.