Kia Forte
Just as Hyundai has done well with the Elantra, Kia is riding the wave of its Forte. The sedan, the coupe and hatchback (Forte5) get their fair share of attention. The LX and EX trims are powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder, while the more robust SX draws on a 2.4L 4-cylinder. All models come with a 6-speed transmission, either manual or automatic.
Kia Forte
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$15,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$301/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 144 lb·ft @ 4,300 rpm (195 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 742 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 161 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,531 mm (178″) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,557 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,238 kg (2,729 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 416 l |
| Fuel tank | 52 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |