2017 Kia Forte5 LX

***NO IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE*** Edmunds' Expert Review byJosh Sadlier Director of Content Strategy Pros: *Feels roomy inside for a small car *Many desirable standard and optional features *Easy-to-use controls and simple touchscreen interface What's new: The 2017 Kia Forte receives mildly updated front-end styling with available adaptive xenon headlights, plus new taillights (with available LED lighting). There's a new S sedan trim level with sporty accents and a firmer suspension, and the sedan's base engine is now a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is rated to deliver slightly better overall fuel economy than the discontinued 1.8-liter unit. The EX receives some formerly optional luxuries as standard, while newly available features include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration and a suite of advanced safety technologies. For the Forte5 SX hatchback, Kia offers a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission instead of last year's more traditional automatic. Finally, the two-door Forte Koup has been discontinued. Vehicle overview The perennial small-car sales leaders have never faced stiffer competition, and the 2017 Kia Forte is the latest shot over the bow. Although it falls short of a full redesign, the 2017 Forte offers freshened styling, a new standard engine for the sedan, a sport-themed S sedan trim le