The Differences Between the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Kia Forte 5

If you are looking for a stylish and efficient compact car, the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Kia Forte 5 should be on your shopping list, but which one is right for you?

The Style

The 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Kia Forte 5 have both received a number of cosmetic changes this year in order to stay modern and up to date. The Forte 5 shows a style that is very distinctive and sporty with its gently curving roofline and its elongated side profile that distinguish it from the more upright hatchbacks it competes with. The Forte is a more traditional sedan that is elegant and dynamic due to its balanced proportions and its sharp lines.

The practicality

The 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Kia Forte 5 are both very practical compact vehicles, but the Forte 5 has the advantage due to its liftback design. This makes for easier access to the cargo compartment, which extends up to the roof for a total space of 742 liters before folding the rear seats. The Forte is still very practical as well with 433 liters of cargo space and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat.

The personalization

The 2022 Kia Forte benefits from more configuration options than the 2022 Kia Forte 5. Indeed, the sedan is offered in seven trim levels that range from manual LX to the luxurious GT Limited. Combined with the eight paint colours available on most of the versions, this allows you to choose the Forte that best suits your budget and your preferences. The Forte 5 has only three trim levels on offer, but it starts from the already well-equipped EX and jumps directly to the sporty GT Line and the top-of-the-line GT Limited. These models are all available in a choice of seven paint colours that let you personalize your Forte 5 to your tastes.