Car leasing: 2021 Kia Forte EX+ in Ruby

The 2021 Kia Forte EX+ for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Kia Forte EX+ for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2021 Kia Forte EX+ in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

What the figures tell you

The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, 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. Driving 300 km costs roughly $33.03 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

What to expect from the Forte

As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. In plain terms, its 425 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.

Good uses for the Forte

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

A longer test drive

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Forte for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Picking a year and a trim

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Renting for Ruby

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.

Your move

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.