The perennial small-car sales manufacturers have never faced stiffer competition, and the 2017 Kia Forte is the latest shot in the series. Although it doesn’t come with a full redesign, the 2017 Forte gives freshened styling, a new standard engine for the sedan, a sport-themed S sedan trim level, an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and optional safety features such as automatic emergency braking that are still not common in this class. With fuel economy as high as 38 mpg highway and just about every available feature one could ask for in this price range, the 2017 Forte makes a strong case for itself against its more established foes.see alsohttp://www.automobileglobe.com/2017-kia-forte-sedan-picture-review/

The sedan’s base 2.0-liter engine is so far the biggest news, as it’s not often that a car swaps out its primary powerplant in the middle of its production cycle. Although it’s slightly bigger, the new 2.0-liter is more efficient than the smaller engine it suceeds. Paired with the revised six-speed automatic transmission, the new engine increases combined fuel economy to 32 mpg (up one from 31 mpg), but the city rating gets a big increase from 26 mpg to 29 mpg. Notably, the top-of-the-line EX trim level recieves a different, carryover 2.0-liter engine that makes a bit more power (though less than last year) but gives up an eye-opening 4 mpg in combined driving.

If you’re thinking about a small car like the Forte, you probably already have two names in mind: Civic and Corolla. In terms of resale value, you can not beat them, and the current Civic also seems to be an unusually rewarding car to drive, especially with the optional turbocharged engine. The Corolla doesn’t seem nearly as well on the merits, but the Forte undoubtedly gives more bang for the buck than both. We also recommend the sharp-handling Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, but their backseat space are small by comparison.

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