Compact
5 generations
2008 → present
Kia Forte – Technical Specifications & Generations
2021 - Current days
3 generation, restyling 1
2018 - 2021
3 generation
2016 - 2018
2 generation, restyling
2013 - 2016
2 generation
2008 - 2013
1 generation
First year2008
Generations5
Current chassis—
Body types3Sedan · Hatchback 5-door · Coupe
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Full powertrain matrix (2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
TD1 gen.2008 — 20133 variants
22 gen.2013 — 20163 variants
22 gen. rest.2016 — 20182 variants
33 gen.2018 — 20211 variants
33 gen. rest.2021 — Current days1 variants
63 original brochures are preserved in the Automobilisto archive.
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Kia Forte
2008 → present
3 generation, restyling 1
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