Pulling the silk off the all-new 2014 Forte sedan today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Kia Motors America (KMA) revealed a stunning European design-inspired sedan that makes it clear the Korean auto manufacturer has another winner in its line-up of sought-after cars and CUVs. Sitting on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider and lower than the previous-generation Forte, the all-new third-generation Forte will offer more room, more performance and more premium amenities when it’s expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2013. The all-new 2014 Forte will be offered in LX and EX variants with a choice of an efficient 1.8-liter engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter engine.

Following Kia Motors America’s (KMA) debut of the stunning all-new 2014 Forte sedan at the recent Los Angeles International Auto Show, the Korean auto manufacturer will prominently display its newest compact car at the North American International Auto Show alongside the newly-revised U.S.-built 2014 Sorento CUV. Sitting on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider and lower than the previous-generation Forte, the all-new Forte will offer more room, more performance and more premium amenities when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2013. The all-new 2014 Forte will be offered in LX and EX variants with a choice of an efficient 1.8-liter engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter engine.

Following a successful debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) all-new 2014 Forte is poised to take the compact car segment by storm. Sitting on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider and lower than the previous-generation Forte, the all-new Forte will offer more room, more performance and more premium amenities when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2013. The all-new 2014 Forte will be offered in LX and EX variants with a choice of an efficient 1.8-liter engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter engine.

Technology is an integral part of everyday life and advancing faster than ever. And when one unsuspecting auto enthusiast gets a little too touchy-feely with the all-new 2014 Kia Forte compact sedan in Kia Motors America’s (KMA) latest Super Bowl ad, a futuristic robot played by former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella springs into action to help him learn an important lesson: Always respect the tech. “Hotbots” is scheduled to air during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII on February 3 and introduces the technology-laden Forte, which will offer the next iteration of Kia’s hands-free infotainment and telematics system, UVO eServices, when it goes on sale in the coming months.

Value has long been a hallmark of the Kia brand, and the all-new 2014 Forte sedan is no exception as it will carry the lowest starting MSRP in the compact segment at $15,900, plus $800 in destination charges. The lower, longer and wider Forte will offer a sportier and more upscale design, better performance, greater interior space and a wider array of premium amenities than its predecessor when it goes on sale within the next 30 days. Offered in LX and EX variants, the Forte will be propelled by either an efficient 1.8-liter 148-horsepower engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter 173-horsepower GDI unit. Fuel economy for the 2.0-liter powerplant is 24 miles per gallon city/36 highway/28 combined .

Kia Motors America (KMA), one of the fastest growing car companies in the last five years , has garnered yet another accolade with the all-new Kia Forte being named to WardsAuto’s list of “10 Best Interiors of 2013.” The stylish Forte stood out for combining premium features, high-quality materials and a sophisticated design at the lowest base price in the compact-car segment.

The technology-laden 2014 Kia Forte sedan made quite an introduction earlier this year with futuristic robots in the “Hotbots” commercial instructing people to “Respect the Tech,” and now the Kia Motors marketing campaign for the all-new compact sedan continues with an interactive online gaming experience that tests players’ tech-might. The “Kia Forte Techathlete Games” is a lighthearted test of tech talent – players trade the discus and shot put for modern devices like a computer webcam, keyboard, mouse, microphone and smartphone to take on the Forte’s available technology. In addition to bragging rights, players will have a chance to earn a spot on the game’s online leaderboard and compete for a chance to win some of today’s hottest gadgets, including the Xbox Kinect®, Go-Pro® camera, Nike+ FuelBand and Beats™ by Dre headphones.

The all-new 2014 Kia Forte was recently named by Cars.com as the best compact sedan in its league. The multi-day Compact Sedan Challenge brings together experts from Cars.com, USA Today and MotorWeek to conduct a series of tests on a competitive set of vehicles and combines their professional assessments with the real-world opinions of car shoppers currently in the market for a compact sedan.

Kia Motors America’s (KMA) 2014 Forte has been named the Best New Compact Sedan of 2014 by Cars.com, putting Kia’s European-inspired sedan in contention for the respected website’s Best of 2014 award. Cars.com editors picked six cars to compete for the annual award, and the Forte topped its segment with its style, performance and value.