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$26,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$493/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm (129 kW) |
| Torque | 168 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (228 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 675 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 177 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| 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 | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,341 mm (171″) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 439 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) |