2017 Kia Forte Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
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To qualify for TSP+, the IIHS testing parameters require each vehicle to earn "good" ratings in five crashworthiness tests – small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength and head restraints – as well as an "advanced" or "superior" rating for front crash prevention and an "acceptable" or "good" rating in headlight testing.
About the 2017 Forte
Refreshed for the 2017 model year, the Forte features sophisticated and sporty styling, new powertrain components and advanced driver assistance systems, including: Autonomous Emergency Braking; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Forward Collision Warning;2 and Dynamic Bending Light (adapts the headlights depending on vehicle speed and steering angle to deliver improved illumination).
Now available in three trims, a new sporty S trim sits in between the entry-level LX trim and the top-trim EX model. Replacing last year's 1.8-liter inline-4 cylinder engine is a standard 2.0-liter
The Forte sedan is produced at Kia's new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in
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1 The Kia Forte received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles reflecting higher quality among compact cars in the
2 These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
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