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    Sell my car: 2021 Kia Forte EX 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.

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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

    For sale

    We do not have a 2021 Kia Forte EX 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.

    The 2021 Kia Forte EX 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 EX near Java

    2021 Kia Forte EX specs

    2021 Kia Forte EX 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

    2021 Kia Forte EX: every figure

    2021 Kia Forte EX 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 EX

    • 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 EX 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.

    Buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX

    No 2021 Kia Forte EX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

    Recalls and complaints

    NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

    Engine and fuel

    Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving 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.

    It is rated 7.1 L/100 km combined: about 21 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.01, and a 300 km weekend about $33.03. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Is it right for your trip?

    It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

    Living with the Forte

    As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 425 litres, the trunk fits 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. If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Forte for a week and see how it fits your life.

    Year and trim

    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. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

    The cost of driving it

    Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

    The Forte and Java

    If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,933 km from Java, and does not deliver there.

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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 EX from us first.

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

    Buying the 2021 Kia Forte EX

    Can the 2021 Kia Forte EX 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 2021 Kia Forte EX?

    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 EX 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 EX 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 EX 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.