2021 Kia Forte GT for sale in Kellerman

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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Kia Forte of the 2019 to 2024 generation
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Rent a 2021 Kia Forte GT 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 in Kellerman

Kellerman, Tuscaloosa County. Delivery to Kellerman starts at $200, for 1,352.5 km from our location (straight line). Kellerman is 1,352.5 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte GT near Kellerman

2021 Kia Forte GT specs

2021 Kia Forte GT 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 GT: every figure

2021 Kia Forte GT 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 GT

  • 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 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 GT: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2021 Kia Forte GT before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2021 Kia Forte GT in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the Forte

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

What the specs mean

It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder, 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.

At 7.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 21 litres of fuel. A 300 km weekend costs about $33.03 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

How big it is

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.

Try before you buy

Rent the Forte for a week and see how it fits your life. If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. 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 note on Kellerman

CarmaCars works from Toronto, about 1,353 km from Kellerman, and delivers on request. If you need it in Kellerman itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Want a price?

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.

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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 GT from us first.

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Buying the 2021 Kia Forte GT

Can the 2021 Kia Forte GT be delivered in Kellerman?

Delivery to Kellerman starts at $200, for 1,352.5 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Kellerman from CarmaCars?

1,352.5 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Kia Forte GT?

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 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 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 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.