Beige 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale in Mapleton

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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We do not have a beige 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 Mapleton

Mapleton, Grand Traverse County. Delivery to Mapleton starts at $0, for 512.1 km from our location (straight line). Mapleton is 512.1 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte EX near Mapleton

beige 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

beige 2021 Kia Forte EX: every figure

beige 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.

The 2021 Kia Forte EX for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2021 Kia Forte EX for buyers, in plain words.

What to check on the Forte

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. 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.

Specs, explained

The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with 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.

Expect about 21 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.1 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $110.10 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.

Good uses for the Forte

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Rent it for a week first

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forte answers the big questions. Rent the Forte first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Forte for a week and see how it fits your life.

Money matters

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

Picking a year and a trim

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The Forte and Mapleton

We have no location in Mapleton; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 512 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Mapleton starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

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Buying the beige 2021 Kia Forte EX

Can the 2021 Kia Forte EX be delivered in Mapleton?

Delivery to Mapleton starts at $0, for 512.1 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Mapleton from CarmaCars?

512.1 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the beige 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 beige 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 beige 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 beige 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.