The 2022 Forte GT compact sedan has many advancements, including new front and rear design elements. It also proposes an expanded suite of new and upgraded Drive Wise ADAS technology. 

The Forte GT offers six standard ADAS features, including Navigation-based intelligent cruise control, lane following assist, highway driving assist and safe exit warning.

2022 Kia Forte GT Interior Features

The 2022 Kia Forte GT offers an exceptional combination of styling, performance, and premium features for buyers wanting a sport-infused version of the Forte. The wide array of features includes unique 17-inch wheels, LED fog lights, sport exterior design elements, sport steering wheel, sport combination seats with SynTex cloth, a 10.25-inch navigation touchscreen and Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. 

High Tech Interior with Infotainment Features

Inside, the 2022 Forte GT delivers a modern cabin defined by high-tech interior space which is driver-centric.

Key feature advancements include:

• A large 4.2-inch color TFT LCD cluster
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 
• 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation, including free MapCare updates
• Available rear USB charger
• Center console with available integrated Auto Hold and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
• Smart Key remote start
• Available SynTex synthetic leather seating

Additionally, the Forte GT delivers a spacious and comfortable five-seat cabin with up to 111.3 cu. Ft of passenger and cargo space. 

A Dynamic Exterior

The exterior of the 2022 Forte GT incorporates a new design appearance with enhanced styling elements in the front and rear. Some updates include:

• More expressive and sleeker headlight designs
• Revised front and rear bumpers to strengthen a more robust, wider image
• Next-generation tiger-nose grille
• LED fog lights seamlessly integrated into the air-intake grille
• Sportier LED taillight with back combination lamp design
• New trunk lid spoiler emphasizing rear width and stability

Smooth and Sporty Performance

The Forte GT offers a robust engine allowing buyers to enjoy a driving experience that is smooth, efficient, deliberately sporty and responsive. 

A turbocharged 1.6-liter GDI I-4 engine paired with the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission or 6-speed manual transmission delivers 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It also offers a multi-link rear suspension and a dual sport-tuned exhaust. 

Advanced Driver-Assistance Features

The 2022 Forte GT makes various enhancements to Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite. New features to the Forte GT include:

• Standard Lane Following Assist: It follows lane markings that the system detects. It provides steering inputs to maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane. 
• Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve: It leverages the navigation system to lower the car’s speed before upcoming curves proactively.
• Highway Driving Assist: It uses the federal highway speed limit information from the navigation system. Under certain conditions, it automatically adjusts speed within the speed limit to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle detected in front.
• Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Zone: It leverages the navigation system to lower the vehicle’s speed and proactively adjust to changing speed limits on the road. 
• Safe Exit Warning alerts the driver or passengers of potential hazards approaching from behind when exiting the vehicle. 

Forte GT Drive Modes

The Forte GT comes with three drive mode settings: Comfort, Smart and Sport. The Comfort mode offers the most relaxed steering feel and throttle responsiveness. The Sport mode turns up the steering weight and wakes up the drivetrain. The Forte GT has talkative steering with good balance on the skidpad. 

The Forte GT delivers its best on curvy roads. It slightly minimizes picking up in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The Forte GT benefits from contrast stitching, metal pedal covers and a leather-wrapped steering wheel that feels great in hand. 

The following systems have been upgraded over the previous year:

• Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: It detects vehicles traveling in the next lane under specific conditions. When a car is spotted in a blind spot, it brakes the outer wheel to help return it to its route.
• Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: It assists the driver when braking, helping to prevent a collision or reduce the effects in certain conditions if a pedestrian or vehicle is detected in front. 
• Available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect most approaching cross traffic when the car is reversed. While approaching cross-traffic, if cross traffic is detected, the system alerts the driver to apply the brakes. 

2022 Kia Forte GT Pricing

The turbocharged Kia Forte GT starts at $23,490 for the DCT-equipped model, and the manual model costs an extra $1,000. 

Get the 2022 Kia Forte GT in Katy, TX Today

If you love the all-new 2022 Kia Forte GT, you can contact our team at Westside Kia in Katy, Texas, to start the buying process. If you want to take it out before buying, you can schedule a test drive with us. Visit our dealership today to know more.