Car financing: 2021 Kia Forte GT 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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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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We do not have a 2021 Kia Forte GT 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 GT 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 GT near Ruby

2021 Kia Forte GT specs

2021 Kia Forte GT 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: every figure

2021 Kia Forte GT 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

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
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: before you buy

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Kia Forte GT for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2021 Kia Forte GT, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Specs, explained

The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, 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 combined figure, 7.1 L/100 km, means roughly 21 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $11.01 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Forte

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

The Forte in everyday use

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 425 litre trunk is enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the Forte for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the Forte on your commute before you commit to it.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Ruby and the Forte

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Ruby starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Ruby is about 1,626 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

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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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Ask us about the 2021 Kia Forte GT

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

Buying the 2021 Kia Forte GT

Can the 2021 Kia Forte GT 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 2021 Kia Forte GT?

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 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.