Kia Forte
The 2019 model year was all about the Forte sedan; in 2020, it’s the Forte5’s turn to shine. Aesthetically, both cars are very similar, but the hatchback looks more dynamic thanks to a standard GT Line appearance package. Each one offers a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower through a continuously variable transmission, plus the option of a turbocharged 1.6-litre unit delivering 201 horsepower via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Kia Forte
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$28,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,760 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$545/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 195 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,500 rpm (264 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Pesquería, NLE, MX |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 746 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 184 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40HR18 |
| Rear tires | P225/40HR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,640 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,572 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,366 kg (3,012 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 434 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s |
| 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |