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    Auto loans: 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium in Java

    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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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    7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km
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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

    For sale

    We do not have a 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium 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.

    CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

    The 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium in Java

    Java, Cherokee County. Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,933.3 km from our location (straight line). Java is 1,933.3 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

    The 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium near Java

    2021 Kia Forte EX Premium specs

    2021 Kia Forte EX Premium 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 EX Premium: every figure

    2021 Kia Forte EX Premium 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 Premium

    • 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 Premium 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 Premium

    We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

    Recalls and complaints

    Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

    The numbers in plain words

    Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through an automatic (CVT). 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. Expect about $11.01 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    Best uses

    It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

    What to expect from the Forte

    A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 425 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.

    A longer test drive

    Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the Forte tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

    Narrowing it down

    If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Compare the EX Premium with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

    Money matters

    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. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

    The Forte and Java

    Java is about 1,933 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

    Still deciding?

    A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.

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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 EX Premium from us first.

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    Ask us about the 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium

    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium for you and reply within one business day.

    CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

    Buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium

    Can the 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium be delivered in Java?

    Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,933.3 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

    How far is Java from CarmaCars?

    1,933.3 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium?

    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 2021 Kia Forte EX Premium 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 EX Premium 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 EX Premium 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.