Kia Forte
Just as Hyundai has done well with the Elantra, Kia is riding the wave of its Forte. The sedan, the coupe and hatchback (Forte5) get their fair share of attention. The LX and EX trims are powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder, while the more robust SX draws on a 2.4L 4-cylinder. All models come with a 6-speed transmission, either manual or automatic.
Kia Forte
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$18,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$357/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 144 lb·ft @ 4,300 rpm (195 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 712 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,481 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,544 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,242 kg (2,738 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 357 l |
| Fuel tank | 52 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 | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |