Kia

Kia Forte

Price $15,995 – $28,795
Fuel consumption 6.1 – 11.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
Whether you opt for the 1.8-litre 145-horsepower or the 2.0-litre 173-horsepower engine, the Kia Forte is a very good quality compact. Those looking for a bit more punch can choose the 1.6-litre 201-horsepower turbocharged engine. The Forte is available as a coupe (2 doors), sedan (4 doors) or delightfully versatile hatchback (5 doors).

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 73%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Compact cars
The Car Guide rating 75%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Coupes under $50,000
The Car Guide rating 72%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10
Sport cars under $50,000
The Car Guide rating 72%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2016

No major change

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