LX
The base trim comes standard with:
- 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 warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Lane centering 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 intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
- Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
- Safe exit assist (can prevent a rear 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 Technology package, along with:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED foglights
- LED running lights and taillights
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Cloth sport seats with synthetic leather inserts
- Leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel
- 10.25-inch infotainment display
- Navigation system
- Six-speaker audio system
- Adaptive cruise control with lane centering (maintains a driver-set distance between the Forte and the car in front)
- Pedestrian and cyclist collision avoidance
- Electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function
Two option packages are available for the GT-Line: GT-Line Premium and GT-Line Sport Premium.
The GT-Line Premium package adds the following:
- Power sunroof
- LED cabin lighting
- Wireless charging pad
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
The GT-Line Sport Premium package builds on the Premium package with:
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Rear-seat air conditioning vents
- Rear-seat USB charging port
GT
This is the sport-oriented Forte. It comes with a turbocharged engine and a choice between a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an optional six-speed manual. Otherwise, it builds on the GT-Line's features with:
- 18-inch wheels
- LED headlights
- Sport suspension
- Sport exhaust system
- Upgraded brakes
- Black synthetic leather and cloth seats with red stitching
- Wireless charging pad
- Rear air-conditioning vents and USB charging port
The GT equipped with the automatic transmission also comes with:
- Cyclist collision avoidance
- Adaptive cruise control
A GT2 package installs the following features on the GT with the automatic:
- Power sunroof
- LED interior lighting
- Full synthetic leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Harman Kardon audio system
- Rear parking sensors
GT Manual
The GT Manual trim loses a few active driving aids due to its transmission but adds these standard features:
- Summer performance tires
- Power sunroof
- LED interior lighting
- Full synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
- Rear parking sensors