Kia Forte
The 2013 Forte line is replete with sedan and fivedoor hatchback versions of its LX, EX and Forte SX trims. The first two come with a 156-hp 2.0L engine, whereas the SX gets a 173-hp 2.4L. With a five-passenger capacity, these front-wheel drive vehicles offer great handling. Many people will be pleasantly surprised to discover that the Kia’s fit and finish are very good for its category.
Kia Forte
Pricing | |
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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 | 7/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Winter driving | 8/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 75%(view ratings) |