According to Motor1 posting spy photos of a thoroughly masked vehicle, the next generation of Kia Forte is coming soon.
Considering the current naming conventions of Kia, it is likely that the new Forte will be renamed to ‘K4’. The prototype looks heavily camouflaged, but you can still discern T-shaped headlights apparently connected to the front grille.
The outlines correspond to those of the current-gen Kia Forte (see video), but the rear end has been redesigned. Note in particular the new headlights and the trunk lid spoiler.
A peek inside reveals a large display not unlike that of the latest Kia K3. It looks like the new Forte may end up similar to that model.
