2019 Kia Forte: Stinger styling inspiration for Kia's small sedan

The 2019 Kia Forte made its world debut at the 2018 Detroit auto show.

The 2019 Forte's headlights and grille carry heavy Stinger styling inspiration.

An 8-inch touchscreen handles infotainment functions. 

Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities come standard.

Optionally available is a wireless phone charging pad.

For audiophiles, a 320-watt Harman Kardon sound system is optional.

The only engine available in the 2019 Forte is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque.

A CVT with "shift points" is bolted to the four-cylinder engine.

Kia expects the drivetrain combo to deliver 35 mpg combined, which is about 3 mpg higher than the outgoing Forte.

Tech features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control will be optional in the 2019 Forte.

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