Kia’s much-improved C-segment range, competing in the niche where the Kia Cee’d didn’t, including the Korean home market. Eventually replaced by the K3, though China created a second-generation model in 2017. Forte was also an export name for the K3s.

• Kia Forte (TD)
• Kia K3 (YD)
• Kia K3 (BD)
• Kia Forte (ND)

Marque: Kia | Predecessor: Kia Cerato | Successors: Kia K3, Kia Shuma