Auto loans: red 2021 Kia Forte LX in Ruby

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.

For sale by us: 0
Combined: 7.1 to 8.5 L/100 km
Recalls: 2

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We do not have a red 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 LX in Ruby

Ruby, Copiah County. Delivery to Ruby starts at $0, for 1,626 km from our location (straight line). Ruby is 1,626 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte LX near Ruby

red 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

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red 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.

Auto loans: the 2021 Kia Forte LX

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Kia Forte LX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 2021 Kia Forte LX is a big decision; here is the information we have.

What to check on the Forte

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. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Reading the spec sheet

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

The EPA rates it at 7.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 21 litres. 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.

Who the Forte suits

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Space and size

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 425 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.

Rent it for a week first

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Forte for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Forte first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Narrowing it down

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Money matters

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. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Renting for Ruby

Ruby is about 1,626 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Ruby.

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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 red 2021 Kia Forte LX from us first.

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

Buying the red 2021 Kia Forte LX

Can the 2021 Kia Forte LX be delivered in Ruby?

Delivery to Ruby starts at $0, for 1,626 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Ruby from CarmaCars?

1,626 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the red 2021 Kia Forte LX?

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 red 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 red 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 red 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.