Orange 2021 Kia Forte LX for sale in Freestone

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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The 2021 Kia Forte LX in Freestone

Freestone, Sonoma County. Delivery to Freestone starts at $200, for 3,664.5 km from our location (straight line). Freestone is 3,664.5 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte LX near Freestone

orange 2021 Kia Forte LX specs

2021 Kia Forte LX 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

orange 2021 Kia Forte LX: every figure

orange 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 LX

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 LX 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.

Thinking of buying the 2021 Kia Forte LX?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Kia Forte LX for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2021 Kia Forte LX in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. 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. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

What the specs mean

It uses 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.

The combined figure, 7.1 L/100 km, means roughly 21 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $33.03 in energy 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 people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

What the Forte is like

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.

A longer test drive

If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Forte for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Picking a year and a trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Compare the LX with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

The cost of driving it

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Renting for Freestone

Freestone is about 3,665 km from our Toronto location: the car is picked up in Toronto, or delivered on request. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Freestone starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

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

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Can the 2021 Kia Forte LX be delivered in Freestone?

Delivery to Freestone starts at $200, for 3,664.5 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Freestone from CarmaCars?

3,664.5 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the orange 2021 Kia Forte LX?

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 orange 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 orange 2021 Kia Forte LX have recalls?

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

What does the orange 2021 Kia Forte LX 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.