The new 2021 Kia Forte is finally here, and it’s a car you’ll surely want to look into if you are in the market for a new vehicle anytime soon. Sporting a sleek appearance and loaded with smart, innovative features, the Forte brings its brand’s reputation for quality and reliability to the four-door sedan market segment. Let’s look at eight of the amazing new features in Kia’s 2021 version of the Forte.
8 Amazing Features of the 2021 Kia Forte
Standard Safety Features
All six trims of the Forte come equipped with the first three technological safety features. Upgrade to the higher end trim models and you’ll get additional features. The premier GT Manual trim comes fully loaded with all features.
1. Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
This warns the driver when it detects that the vehicle will hit an object up ahead if based on the current speed and distance.
2. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
FCA works with FCW to prevent or reduce the force of an imminent frontal collision. It automatically charges, and if necessary, applies the brakes if the driver takes no action upon receiving a warning from the FCW.
3. Lane Keeping Assist-Line (LKA-L)
If you start departing lanes without applying your signal turn signal, this feature applies slight steering correction to help keep the vehicle in the lane.
4. LED Lighting
Upgrade to the GT or GT Manual trims and you’ll get standards LED headlights and taillights. Not only do these increase the stunning appearance of the Forte, but they also make the vehicle more visible on the road to other drivers as well.
5. High Beam Assist (HBA)
Coupled with the LED lights, the HBA dims your headlights for oncoming traffic upon detection so you won’t have to. It restores the high beams to its previous setting once you’ve passed oncoming traffic.
GT Manual Features
6. Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
BCW provides a visual warning on the side mirrors if there is another vehicle traveling in the driver’s blind spot. When the vehicle moves out of your blind spot, the warning light deactivates.
7. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCCA)
If the vehicle is in reverse and backing into traffic, RCCA alerts the driver of approaching vehicles that the driver cannot see. Great to have when backing out of your garage or mall parking spaces when you have diminished traffic visibility from the driver’s seat.
8. Rear Parking Sensors
This feature alerts the driver to objects in proximity to the rear of the vehicle when backing up. When backing up, an audible signal warns the driver, intensifying when getting too close to an object.
These tech features are just a few reasons that the IIHS awarded Forte the 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award. There are plenty more reasons why you would want to check out the Forte in person. Come see us at Crain Kia of Bentonville to see and test drive the new Forte today.
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