About the 2022 Kia Forte LXS IVT

In its third generation, the 2022 Kia Forte LXS IVT trim offers everything shoppers come to love and expect from this compact, stylish sedan. Buyers who crave athletic styling mixed with efficient performance should look no further than Forte LXS trim. The award-winning Stinger sports sedan inspires the bold exterior appearance of the 2022 Kia Forte. It comes with an intuitive interior that gives you complete control of several advanced technology features. Buyers will enjoy peace of mind and confidence from a collection of Kia Drive Wise safety technologies.

What’s New For 2022?

Many considerable advancements have been made to the stylish Kia Forte for 2022. It receives a bold and dynamic modern refresh, including new headlights, taillights, fog lamps and an updated ‘tiger-nose’ front grille. The gauge cluster display has been modified with a larger 4.2-inch unit. A larger 10.25-inch display makes its debut as an available option. Drivers can now equip their 2022 Forte with an adaptive cruise control system for improved confidence behind the wheel. 

Bold Styling 

The exterior appearance of the 2022 Forte LXS IVT is more athletic and bolder than ever. It comes with sporty front fascia and available gloss black accents. It cascades gradually with chiseled lines and flowing curves along the side. 

It is equipped with an optional 17-inch machine-finished alloy wheel and an available rear spoiler that delivers an unmistakably sporty look. It has general LED lighting that complements the striking style of the 2022 Forte LXS while providing crisp illumination to help you see what’s ahead. There are a variety of expressive exterior colors to help your Kia Forte reflect a personality as unique as your own. 

Optimized Performance

Proving the 2022 Kia Forte LXS is a force to be reckoned with, the buyers will experience confident handling, better control and improved acceleration compared to the earlier iterations. The Forte LXS gives you a perfect balance of performance and efficiency. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter 16-Valve 4-cylinder engine delivering 147 horsepower. Compared to traditional CVTs with a rubber band-like touch, the IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission) on the Forte LXS has an adaptive style shift logic with a chain-type belt. Drivers can customize every drive thanks to the dedicated drive modes, including Comfort and Sport. 

Impressive 2022 Kia Forte LXS IVT Interior

Kia Forte LXS has the perfect space to unwind with a spacious interior, including generous legroom and cargo capacity. It offers premium features such as an optional two-tone leatherette seat trim that contributes to the cabin’s upscale feel and an available power sunroof. The cargo space is one of the largest in its class. It has 15.3 cubic feet to help fit all the gear. It also has optional 60/40 split-folding rear seats to let you carry longer items along for every big adventure. Passengers can warm-up or cool down with available heated and ventilated front seats. It also offers Dual Zone Automatic Temperature control allowing every passenger to stay relaxed and comfortable. 

Technology & Safety 

Driving the new 2022 Kia Forte LXS means that you always stay in sync with your world, thanks to the standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. It is available on the 10.25-inch touchscreen display. The available UVO features let you send texts, make calls, navigate to your destination and much more. Staying charged up is easy with an optional wireless phone charging pad. You also get real-time traffic updates from SiriusXM Traffic or advanced Voice Command Navigation, ensuring you arrive at your destination on time.

Coming toward safety, the 2022 Kia Forte LXS offers advanced safety technologies. It has the Standard Lane Departure Warning providing an audible alert if drivers begin to drift outside detected lane markers. The available Blind-spot Collision Warning relies on a sonar sensor system to detect obstacles in blind spots. Other optional safety technologies include Lane Change Assist, Smart Cruise Control and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning. 

2022 Kia Forte LXS IVT Price

The 2022 Kia Forte LXS starts at $19,590. A $995 destination fee also applies to it. 

The 2022 Kia Forte LXS is on the more affordable side of the stylish and compact sedan class. 

Buy from Westside Kia in Katy, Texas

The 2022 Kia inventory is extensive, and we feature the latest Kia cars and SUVs, including the 2022 Kia Forte. You get the opportunity to test drive any of the vehicles available. It is easy to find something fitting when shopping with Westside Kia. Visit our dealership in Katy, Texas, to learn more about the services and offers available to you.!