Red 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale in Basic

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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7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km
Recalls
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red 2021 Kia Forte EX in the studio, a representative image
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We do not have a red 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.

The 2021 Kia Forte EX in Basic

Basic, Clarke County. Delivery to Basic starts at $0, for 1,527.1 km from our location (straight line). Basic is 1,527.1 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte EX near Basic

red 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

red 2021 Kia Forte EX: every figure

red 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.

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. Thinking about the 2021 Kia Forte EX? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Recalls and complaints

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Under the hood

Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 7.1 L/100 km works out to about 21 litres per 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $33.03 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A good match for

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Space and size

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 425 litre trunk is enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.

A longer test drive

If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Forte tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Year and trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Renting for Basic

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Basic starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,527 km from Basic, and does not deliver there.

Send a request

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.

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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 red 2021 Kia Forte EX from us first.

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Buying the red 2021 Kia Forte EX

Can the 2021 Kia Forte EX be delivered in Basic?

Delivery to Basic starts at $0, for 1,527.1 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Basic from CarmaCars?

1,527.1 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the red 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 red 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 red 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 red 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.