Trade in: 2021 Kia Forte EX 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.

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

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 Ruby

Ruby, Saint Clair County. Delivery to Ruby starts at $0, for 281.3 km from our location (straight line). Ruby is 281.3 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Forte EX near Ruby

2021 Kia Forte EX specs

2021 Kia Forte EX 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 EX: every figure

2021 Kia Forte EX 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 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
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 EX: before you buy

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Kia Forte EX for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2021 Kia Forte EX for buyers, in plain words.

Before you sign for the Forte

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. 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.

Under the hood

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

It is rated at 7.1 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 21 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $110.10. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Room inside

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.

Who the Forte suits

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Rent it for a week first

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. A week with the Forte answers more than any brochure.

The cost of driving it

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. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Choosing the right one

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Ruby and the Forte

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Ruby starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. We have no location in Ruby; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 281 km away.

Ready to ask?

Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.

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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 Ruby?

Delivery to Ruby starts at $0, for 281.3 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Ruby from CarmaCars?

281.3 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.