Kia Forte
Peter Schreyer, Kia’s star designer-turned-president has done it again with the Forte. First the sedan was updated, and now Kia’s turning its attention toward the coupe, known as Koup, and the Forte5 hatchback. Depending on the version, the engine is a four-cylinder with varying capacities: a 1.8L, 2.0L (173-hp) or a 1.6L (201-hp) turbo. The Forte has everything it needs to take on the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra or Mazda3.
Kia Forte
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$15,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,485 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$301/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65TR15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65TR15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,559 mm (179″) |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,241 kg (2,736 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 422 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |