Representative photoEmissions test for a 2017 Kia Forte
Emissions test for the 2017 Kia Forte: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.3 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2017 Kia Forte for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2017 Kia Forte: every figure
| 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) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,325 | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,574 | $2,666 | $2,884 |
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 2017 Kia Forte
- NHTSA lists 3 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 305 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (145), unknown or other (49) and electrical system (47). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V031000 | 2022-01-25 | air bags | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not... |
| 21V622000 | 2021-08-09 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
| 21V260000 | 2021-04-13 | engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Kia Forte: Emissions test
For an emissions test on your 2017 Kia Forte, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
About your Forte
If you have the service history of your Forte, have it ready for the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
What we arrange
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Make a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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