2021 Kia Forte GT-Line for sale in Java

Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Combined: 7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km
Recalls: 2

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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

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Rent a 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.

The 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line in Java

Java, Lucas County. Delivery to Java starts at $200, for 443.1 km from our location (straight line). Java is 443.1 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line near Java

2021 Kia Forte GT-Line specs

2021 Kia Forte GT-Line powertrains
Spec	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2	Powertrain 3	Powertrain 4
Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder	2.0L 4-cylinder	1.6L 4-cylinder turbo	1.6L 4-cylinder turbo
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)	6-speed manual	7-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Fuel	Regular gas	Regular gas	Regular gas	Regular gas
City	8.0 L/100 km	8.6 L/100 km	8.7 L/100 km	9.5 L/100 km
Highway	5.9 L/100 km	6.4 L/100 km	6.6 L/100 km	7.3 L/100 km
Combined	7.1 L/100 km	7.6 L/100 km	7.8 L/100 km	8.5 L/100 km
CO₂	168 g/km	180 g/km	184 g/km	203 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$11.01	$11.78	$12.09	$13.18

2021 Kia Forte GT-Line: every figure

2021 Kia Forte GT-Line figures by powertrain
Figure	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2	Powertrain 3	Powertrain 4
Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Cylinders	4	4	4	4
MPG city (US)	29	27	27	25
MPG highway (US)	40	37	35	32
MPG combined (US)	33	31	30	28
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)	40	37	36	34
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$2,050	US$2,150	US$2,250	US$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 GT-Line

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 GT-Line recall campaigns
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary
22V304000	2022-05-05	steering:column	Kia 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.
21V164000	2021-03-11	air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger	Kia 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 GT-Line: before you buy

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

What to check on the Forte

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

The numbers in plain words

Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.

It is rated 7.1 L/100 km combined: about 21 litres every 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $11.01 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. In plain terms, its 425 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.

Who it is for

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

A longer test drive

A week with the Forte answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Drive the Forte on your commute before you commit to it.

Money matters

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel.

Year and trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

The Forte and Java

If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Java is about 443 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

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Buying the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line

Can the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line be delivered in Java?

Delivery to Java starts at $200, for 443.1 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Java from CarmaCars?

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

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line?

CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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 GT-Line 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 GT-Line 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 GT-Line 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.