LX
The base trim comes standard with:
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque)
- Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Cruise control with steering wheel controls
- Multiple driving modes
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Four-speaker audio system
Every Forte also comes with these advanced driver safety features:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the Forte back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
LXS
The LXS trim adds a few features, including:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
- Upgraded interior trim
The optional LXS Technology package beefs up the driver aids and conveniences with:
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Safe exit system (can prevent driver or passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
- Heated side mirrors
GT-Line
The GT-Line sits in the middle of the lineup. It adds the LXS options, along with:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED foglights
- LED running lights and taillights
- Dual-zone climate control
- Cloth sport seats with faux leather inserts
- Leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel
- 10.25-inch infotainment display
- Navigation system
- Six-speaker audio system
- Keyless entry and push-button start
Three option packages are available for the GT-Line: GT-Line Premium, GT-Line Sport and GT-Line Technology.
The GT-Line Premium package adds:
- Sunroof
- LED cabin lighting
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Forte and the car in front)
- Wireless charging pad
The GT-Line Sport package offers:
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Rear-seat USB charging port
The GT-Line Technology package offers:
- Navigation-based adaptive cruise control
- Pedestrian and cyclist collision avoidance
GT
This is the sport-oriented Forte. It comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (201 hp, 195 lb-ft) and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or an optional six-speed manual. Otherwise, it builds on the GT-Line's features with:
- 18-inch wheels
- Sport suspension
- LED headlights
- Black synthetic leather and cloth seats with red stitching
- Wireless charging pad
- Rear air-conditioning vent and USB charging port
The GT equipped with the automatic transmission also comes with:
- Pedestrian and cyclist collision avoidance
- Adaptive cruise control
The GT2 package loads up the GT trim with:
- Sunroof
- Full synthetic leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Harman Kardon audio system
- Wireless device charging
- Rear parking sensors