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2019 Forte Named Best Small Car

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  • Lawton Kia proudly represents Kia Motors America in Oklahoma by having some of the best cars for sale!
  • The Kia Forte is the winner of MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Small Car.
  • Find the 2019 Forte for sale at Lawton Kia in Oklahoma.

The 2019 Kia Forte also named Best All-Around Compact thanks to it’s spacious and sleek interior that makes you forget how compact the vehicle really is. It’s no surprise that our team at Lawton Kia reviewed the new 2019 Kia Forte with flying colors back in October.

MotorWeek editors also reviewed the Kia Forte in addition to over 100 other makes and models in order to vote on the Drivers’ Choice awards. The MotorWeek reviews evaluate vehicles based on price, features, performance, fuel economy, accommodations, resale value, and reliability records.

The completely redesigned 2019 Forte will be featured on MotorWeek.org and on cable’s MotorTrend Network this February! Keep your eyes peeled for the 2019 Kia Forte on television and on the road near you in Lawton, Cache, Elgin, Fort Sill, and other local locations!

Our Kia models for sale include the Kia Telluride, Kia Niro, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Kia EV6, Kia K4, Kia K5, and the Kia Seltos. Reach out to our Lawton dealership to test drive one of our Kia cars today.

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Whether you prioritize efficiency, performance, or advanced technology, the 2024 Forte lineup offers a compelling option for compact sedan enthusiasts You’ll definitely want to see what the new Forte has to offer, and Lawton Kia is the place to be with a full inventory of these Kia cars. We would love for you to stop by and test drive the Forte of your dreams today! Make sure to check out our other blogs about why the Kia Forte is the top safety pick. Our Kia models for sale include the Kia Telluride, Kia Niro, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Kia EV6, Kia K4, Kia K5, and the Kia Seltos. Reach out to our Lawton dealership to test drive one of our Kia cars today. Give us a call if you have any questions! Stop by in person to see first hand how great the 2024 Kia Forte is. See you soon! Contact Lawton Kia Contact Lawton Kia to learn more about Kia cars today. ADDRESS 4455 NW Cache Road, Lawton, OK 73505 PHONE 580-215-6330 Return to Blog