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    2021 Kia Forte EX for sale

    None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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    Kia Forte of the 2019 to 2024 generation
    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

    For sale

    We do not have a 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

    2021 Kia Forte EX specs

    2021 Kia Forte EX powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
    Engine2.0L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder1.6L 4-cylinder turbo1.6L 4-cylinder turbo
    DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
    TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)6-speed manual7-speed automatic6-speed manual
    FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
    City8.0 L/100 km8.6 L/100 km8.7 L/100 km9.5 L/100 km
    Highway5.9 L/100 km6.4 L/100 km6.6 L/100 km7.3 L/100 km
    Combined7.1 L/100 km7.6 L/100 km7.8 L/100 km8.5 L/100 km
    CO₂168 g/km180 g/km184 g/km203 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$11.01$11.78$12.09$13.18

    2021 Kia Forte EX: every figure

    2021 Kia Forte EX figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
    Displacement2.0 L2.0 L1.6 L1.6 L
    Cylinders4444
    MPG city (US)29272725
    MPG highway (US)40373532
    MPG combined (US)33313028
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)40373634
    Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)425 L (15 cu ft)425 L (15 cu ft)425 L (15 cu ft)425 L (15 cu ft)
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,050US$2,150US$2,250US$2,400
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,202$2,356$2,418$2,636

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX

    • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (22), unknown or other (18) and electrical system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2021 Kia Forte EX recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    22V3040002022-05-05steering:columnKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
    21V1640002021-03-11air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor...

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    Thinking of buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX?

    We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2021 Kia Forte EX before you buy one anywhere.

    Before you sign for the Forte

    Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

    The figures, translated

    Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

    The EPA rates it at 7.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 21 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.01, and a 300 km weekend about $33.03. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Space, size and seats

    It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 425 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.

    A good match for

    It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.

    Drive it on your own roads

    Drive the Forte on your commute before you commit to it. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Forte for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

    Money matters

    At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    Picking a year and a trim

    A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Compare the EX with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

    Next step

    Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Kia Forte EX from us first.

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    Buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Kia Forte EX?

    Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2021 Kia Forte EX before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2021 Kia Forte EX have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2021 Kia Forte EX cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2202.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.