{"id":96395,"date":"2021-10-13T01:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-2022-kia-forte-arrives-with-new-design-identity-and-array-of-advanced-technology\/"},"modified":"2021-10-13T02:00:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T06:00:02","slug":"el-kia-forte-2022-llega-con-una-nueva-identidad-de-diseno-y-una-variedad-de-tecnologias-avanzadas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-kia-forte-2022-llega-con-una-nueva-identidad-de-diseno-y-una-variedad-de-tecnologias-avanzadas\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Kia Forte Arrives With New Design Identity And Array Of Advanced Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen2{\nBORDER-TOP:black 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 0pt; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 0pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbt0{\nBORDER-TOP:0pt\n}\n.prnsbr0{\nBORDER-RIGHT:0pt\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE\n}\n.prnsbl0{\nBORDER-LEFT:0pt\n}\n.prnsbb0{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:0pt\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 11, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The 2022 Forte compact sedan arrives with a host of enhancements including new front and rear design elements, a newly available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display<sup>1<\/sup>, and an expanded suite of new and upgraded Drive Wise ADAS technology<sup>2<\/sup>. \u00a0The compact sedan offers six standard ADAS<sup>2<\/sup> features and a total of 15 systems, including Lane Following Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist<sup>3<\/sup>, and Safe Exit Warning<sup>5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg71feleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg71feleft\" title=\"2022 Kia Forte arrives with new design identity and array of advanced technology. \" border=\"0\" alt=\"2022 Kia Forte arrives with new design identity and array of advanced technology. \" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1656325\/KIA_2022_Forte.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Strong sales of Forte have helped Kia achieve its best third quarter sales in company history and the refreshed 2022 model is poised to continue that successful momentum,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Yoon<\/span>, president &amp; CEO, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia North America<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span>.\u00a0 &#8220;With its contemporary design, a robust suite of standard ADAS features, and the 201 horsepower of the exciting GT trim, the 2022 Forte continues to raise the bar in the compact sedan segment.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The Forte is available in four trim levels \u2013 FE, LXS, GT-Line and GT.\u00a0 For 2022, the EX model has been discontinued and a new GT-Line Sport Premium package has been added. \u00a0Other new package offerings across the model range include LXS Technology, GT-Line Technology, and GT Technology, each with a unique combination of tech and ADAS systems<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>For those wanting a sport-infused version of the Forte, the GT-Line trim offers an exceptional combination of performance styling and premium features.\u00a0 The wide array of content includes unique 17-inch wheels, sport exterior design elements, LED fog lights, sport combination seats with SynTex\/cloth, sport steering wheel, a 10.25-inch navigation touchscreen<sup>1<\/sup>, and Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the lineup, the Forte GT brings a true performance experience with a 201-horsepower turbo 4-cylinder engine.\u00a0 This 200+ HP sports compact sedan is a standout in the segment for its balanced driving dynamics and boasts a standard 7-speed DCT.\u00a0 It is also one of few such offerings with an available manual transmission.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>The Forte will continue to be built in <span class=\"xn-location\">Monterrey, Mexico<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>A More Dynamic Exterior<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The exterior of the 2022 Forte incorporates a new design identity with enhanced styling elements in the front and rear.\u00a0 Updates include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Sleeker, more expressive headlight designs <\/li>\n<li>Next-generation tiger-nose grille <\/li>\n<li>Revised front and rear bumpers to accentuate a wider, stronger image <\/li>\n<li>LED fog lights seamlessly integrated into air-intake grille (GT, GT-Line only) <\/li>\n<li>New 16-inch and 17-inch dark metal gray alloy wheel designs (LXS, GT-Line only) <\/li>\n<li>Sportier LED taillight\/rear combination lamp design (GT, GT-Line only) <\/li>\n<li>New trunk lid spoiler emphasizes rear width and stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>High Tech Interior<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Within, the 2022 Forte delivers a modern cabin defined by a driver centric, high-tech interior space. Key feature enhancements include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A larger 4.2-inch color TFT LCD cluster (standard on all trims) <\/li>\n<li>Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<sup>6<\/sup> is now standard through the 8-inch touchscreen display audio\/infotainment system (standard on FE, LXS) <\/li>\n<li>10.25-inch wide touchscreen<sup>1<\/sup> navigation\/infotainment standard on GT and GT-Line, includes free MapCare updates <\/li>\n<li>Center console with newly available integrated Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and Auto Hold <\/li>\n<li>Available rear USB charger <\/li>\n<li>Smart Key now features remote start<sup>7<\/sup> (standard on GT, GT-Line) <\/li>\n<li>Available SynTex synthetic leather seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, the Forte continues to deliver a comfortable and spacious five-seat cabin with up to 111.3 cu.-ft. of passenger and cargo volume.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Smooth and Sporty Performance<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Forte still offers two proven engines, allowing customers to choose between an enjoyable driving experience that is either smooth and efficient or deliberately sporty and responsive:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>2.0-liter MPI I-4 engine (FE, LXS, GT-Line) <\/li>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission (IVT) <\/li>\n<li>147 horsepower\/132 lb.-ft. torque <\/li>\n<li>FE trim achieves 41 MPG Highway<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Turbocharged 1.6-liter GDI I-4 engine (GT <\/li>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) or 6-speed manual transmission <\/li>\n<li>201 horsepower\/195 lb.-ft. torque <\/li>\n<li>Multi-link rear suspension <\/li>\n<li>Dual sport-tuned exhaust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 2022 Forte makes several enhancements to its suite of Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)<sup>2<\/sup>. There are six standard ADAS features and as many as 15 systems in total.\u00a0 New features to the Forte include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Standard Lane Following Assist (LFA): Follows lane markings that the system detects and provides steering inputs to help maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane <\/li>\n<li>Available Highway Driving Assist (HDA)<sup>3<\/sup>: Uses federal highway speed limit information from the navigation system and, under certain conditions, will automatically adjust speed to be within the posted speed limit and help to maintain distance with the vehicle detected in front <\/li>\n<li>Available Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C): Leverages the navigation system to lower the vehicle&#8217;s speed proactively before upcoming curves <\/li>\n<li>Available Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Zone (NSCC-Z): Leverages the navigation system to lower the vehicle&#8217;s speed proactively to adapt to changing speed limits on the highway <\/li>\n<li>Available Safe Exit Warning (SEW)<sup>5<\/sup>: Can alert the driver or passengers of certain potential hazards approaching from behind when exiting the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following systems<sup>2<\/sup> were upgraded over the previous model year:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Available Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA): Under certain conditions, can detect vehicles traveling in the next lane. When a vehicle is &#8220;seen&#8221; in the blind spot, the vehicle brakes the outer wheel under certain conditions to help return the vehicle to its lane <\/li>\n<li>Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-Ped): Assists the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a vehicle or pedestrian is detected in front <\/li>\n<li>Available Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-Cyc): Assists the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist is detected in front <\/li>\n<li>Available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA): Helps detect most approaching cross traffic when in reverse. When approaching cross traffic is detected, the system alerts the driver and may apply the brakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other standard ADAS features include Driver Attention Warning (DAW)<sup>8<\/sup>, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> \u2013 about us <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.\u00a0Kia serves as the &#8220;Official Automotive Partner&#8221; of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For media information, including photography, visit\u00a0www.kiamedia.com.\u00a0To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3318202-1&amp;h=631128864&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert&amp;a=www.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.kiamedia.com\/us\/en\/newsalert<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>*Assembled in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> from U.S. and globally-sourced parts<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table id=\"convertedTable9fec\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnsbt0 prnsbr0 prnbcc prnsbb0 prnsbl0\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">____________________<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0These features are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on certain federal highways.\u00a0Always drive safely and use caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>4<\/sup>\u00a0Highway mileage based on EPA certification results for 2022 Forte FE with Intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission as determined by manufacturing testing. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle&#8217;s condition. EPA estimates can be found at fueleconomy.gov.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>5<\/sup> When engaged, Safe Exit Warning is not a substitute for one&#8217;s attention and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle. Always pay attention to traffic and to the area around your vehicle when exiting the vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>6<\/sup>\u00a0Apple\u00ae and CarPlay\u00ae are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. CarPlay\u00ae\u202fruns on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply. Android Auto\u2122 vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto\u2122 app on Google Play\u2122 store and an Android\u2122 compatible smartphone running Android\u2122 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android\u2122, Android Auto\u2122, and Google Play\u2122 are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>7<\/sup> Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>8<\/sup> Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. 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