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2023 Kia Forte Safety Ratings

Every year Kia strives to bring a more enjoyable, reliable, and safe experience to the roads. Among the crucial critics of safety and performance, the Kia brand consistently ranks among the highest in terms of safety and reliability. Leominster drivers can expect a slew of safety features as standard among the Kia Forte. If you are curious how the 2023 Kia Forte ranks in terms of safety, check out the details from Ron Bouchard Kia and see how this model will perform on the roads.

2023 Kia Forte Safety Ratings

A number of reputable bodies are in charge of ranking the safety of vehicles in the United States. They test for a number of criteria to ensure the safety of a vehicle. Here we will cover the Kia Forte safety based upon the reviews of these bodies. Take a deep dive below to determine if the 2023 Kia Forte is safe enough for your Gardner rides:

  • NHTSA: Overall Frontal Crash Rating received 4/5 stars. Standard Forward Collision Warning meets performance criteria for the 2023 Kia Forte.
  • Edmunds: 7.9/10 overall rating saying, “The Forte is a grown-up small sedan that’s a fantastic value for the money with above-average utility. Other highlights include a comfortable, quiet interior and an extensive list of available features. However, it lags well behind top competitors in driving dynamics, ride quality and rear legroom.”
  • J.D. Power ranked the 2023 Kia Forte safety, for the GT-Line trim, an 83/100 overall, with the Quality & Reliability rating being 87/100 and the Driving Experience 84/100.

2023 Kia Forte Safety Features

The Kia Forte is a fun vehicle to drive, with the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or the upgraded 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine pumping out 201 horsepower. Drivers can enjoy fun and safety as they navigate the roads of Gardner with the 2023 Kia Forte safety features supporting them. Here are some of the standard and available features to be expected:

Standard Driver-Assistance Features:

  • Forward collision warning
  • Forward automatic emergency braking
  • Lane-departure warning
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Driver-attention monitor
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Rearview camera

Available Driver-Assistance Features:

  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Vehicle-exit warning (alerts exiting passengers of vehicles approaching from behind)
  • Navigation-based stop-and-go adaptive cruise control
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Cyclist detection
  • Highway driving assist
  • Rear parking sensors

Explore the 2023 Kia Forte Safety at Ron Bouchard Kia Today!

After getting an idea of the Kia Forte safety ratings and features, you can learn more about the various trim levels, comfort and performance features with the help of Ron Bouchard Kia. Contact us today with questions or to test drive the 2023 Kia Forte. Before you visit, you can apply for financing right from home to get the process started!

 

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