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    Car financing: beige 2021 Kia Forte LX 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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    beige 2021 Kia Forte LX in the studio, a representative image
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    For sale

    We do not have a beige 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 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 LX near Java

    beige 2021 Kia Forte LX specs

    2021 Kia Forte LX 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

    beige 2021 Kia Forte LX: every figure

    beige 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 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
    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.

    Car financing: the 2021 Kia Forte LX

    No 2021 Kia Forte LX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. Here is the 2021 Kia Forte LX for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

    Recalls and complaints

    A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

    Reading the spec sheet

    The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and 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.

    For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 21 litres, from its 7.1 L/100 km rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.03 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    Practical details

    Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 425 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.

    Who it is for

    It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

    Drive it on your own roads

    Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forte answers the big questions. Rent the Forte first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Forte for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

    Money matters

    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 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting.

    Choosing the right one

    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. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

    Java and the Forte

    If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,933 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 beige 2021 Kia Forte LX from us first.

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    Ask us about the beige 2021 Kia Forte LX

    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a beige 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 beige 2021 Kia Forte LX

    Can the 2021 Kia Forte LX 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 beige 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 beige 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 beige 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 beige 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.