2019款起亚福瑞迪虽然没有提供Stinger高性能版本，但新车具备了其某些设计元素，包括向后延伸前大灯和更具侵略性底部前脸。而浮动式车顶和短车尾设计让这辆车更像一辆轿跑车。除了外观更新，该车的效率也获得提升。它搭载一台2.0升四缸引擎，采用阿特金森循环技术，功率147马力，扭矩132磅-英尺（约合179牛米），搭配六速手动或车厂自己开发的CVT变速器。起亚估计，CVT版本的综合油耗为35英里/加仑（百公里油耗约合6.72升），低于配备六速自动变速器的现行版车型。该车还提供了更先进技术，配备了一个标准的八英寸信息娱乐系统，支持安卓Auto和苹果 CarPlay，位于中间的空调出风口上面。还有一个可选的驾驶辅助套件，包括盲点警告，车道保持辅助，自适应巡航控制和前方防撞辅助。全LED头灯也可选配。新款Forte整体车身增加了3.2英寸（81毫米）达到了182.7英寸（4641毫米），额外的空间有助于为乘客提供更多的腿部空间和更大的行李箱。车身上使用了54％的高强度钢，这使得比以前增加了16％的硬度。起亚希望更新后的车辆在高速公路安全碰撞测试中获得最高分。 起亚还没有具体公布新的Forte的销售或披露定价细节。但是，它将在发布时提供三种版本：LX，S和EX。据该公司介绍，更多的版本将在以后出现。
Kia Reveals 2019 Forte With Stinger-Tinged Design
While the 2019 Kia Forte doesn't offer the performance of the new Stinger, the third-generation of the sedan gains some of its big brother's looks from a set of sweptback headlights and a more aggressive lower fascia. A flowing roof and short rear end give the model a vaguely coupe-like appearance from some angles, too.
In addition to the new styling, Kia gives the Forte a boost in efficiency. The sedan is available with a six-speed manual or the company's in-house-developed CVT gearbox, which the automaker brands as the Intelligent Variable Transmission. It hooks up to a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that runs on the Atkinson Cycle and produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. Kia estimates the engine with the CVT to get 35 miles per gallon combined fuel economy – a gain of 3 mpg over the current Forte with a six-speed automatic.
The Forte offers buyers more sophisticated tech, too. It now comes with a standard eight-inch infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay that perches on top of the center stack. There's also an optional driver assistance suite that includes blind-spot warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision avoidance assist. Full LED headlights are available, too.
The new Forte grows 3.2 inches (81 millimeters) to 182.7 inches (4,641 mm) overall, and the extra room contributes to more legroom for passengers and a bigger trunk. Underneath, a revised platform is 54 percent Advanced High-Strength Steel, which contributes to being 16 percent stiffer than before. Kia expects the updated vehicle to score top marks in crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Kia doesn't yet announce specifically when the new Forte goes on sale or disclose pricing details. However, it'll be available in three trims at launch: LX, S and EX. More grades will come later, according to the company.