We have the first look of the refreshed 2022 Forte sedan (Kia K3) facelift that was caught during commercial filming. Despite both images are a little bit blurred, its is clear what we can expect about this facelift and we can also say that renderings were pretty accurate. It is expected that refreshed Forte (that could change its name to K3 in the US-market) start its production in May.
We shared the
very first spy pictures of the Forte facelift, but it was pretty difficult to
see something under the heavy camouflage (also the pics were not the best ones)
we cannot say to much about what changes will have, but like with the i30
facelift or CEED MY2021, we can expect the arrival of new engines, like the 1.5
T-GDi or the new CVVD 1.6 Turbo while we also dream about a more powerful GT
version.
We are sure Kia will also add its
innovative IMT transmission, the ‘clutch-by-wire’ intelligent manual transmission
which already has two variants, one with a clutch pedal and one without it. It
is pretty difficult to see what’s under the heavy camouflage, but these new
pictures allow us to see the first changes. The front has now a new headlights
and a new grille too that still has red accents like the current GT version,
but with a different design. There are also a new 17″ wheel design and the
graphics of the rear taillights are also new.
The Forte should receive latest safety
pack, as well as new Infotainment system, moving from original 8 inch to 10,25
inch and also adding a digital gauge cluster (the 3rd gen CEED which is parent
of this K3/Forte already had it since the 2021 model year).
