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2011 Kia Forte Hatchback

  • MSRP  $16,895

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The Kia Forte is a compact car offered in three different body styles: sedan,hatchback,and coupe. First introduced for the 2010 model year,the Forte competes against the Honda Civic,Toyota Corolla,and Mazda3. A six-speed automatic transmission,some new equipment,and the arrival of a five-door hatchback model sum up what's new for 2011.

All three Forte body styles are offered in EX and SX trim levels,with the exception of the sedan,which is also available in an entry-level LX model with cloth upholstery,air conditioning,six-way adjustable driver seat,60/40 split folding rear seats,auto-off headlamps,15-inch steel wheels,and more. All EX models are upgraded with equipment such as power windows,power locks,cruise control,outside temperature display,and heated outside power mirrors with integrated turn signals. Range-topping SX models feature tilt-and-telescope steering wheel,sport cloth upholstery,17-inch alloy wheels,and more.

Under the hood are two different engine choices. The LX and EX models feature a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 156 horsepower. The SX model is fitted with a larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 173 horsepower. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual ? with a six-speed automatic optional. However,the automatic transmission is standard on the hatchback models. All Kia Forte variants are front-wheel drive. The EPA rates the fuel economy of the 2011 Kia Forte between 22 mpg city,and 37 mpg highway,depending on model and driveline.

The 2011 Kia Forte Sedan LX starts with a base price of about $15,500 and tops out with the Kia Forte Coupe SX model,which starts around $20,000.

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM radio
  • Basic warranty 60 months/60,000miles
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Options

  • Auto Headlamps
  • 2.885 Axle Ratio
  • Rear Bumper Applique (Discontinued)
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Tech Specs

  • Engine displacement 2.0 L
  • Engine liters 2.0
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Fuel Economy

City MPG:
22.0
 
Hwy MPG:
31.0

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Convenience Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers 6
  • Wireless phone connectivity
Warranty
  • Basic warranty 60 months/60,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty 120 months/100,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 months/100,000miles
  • Roadside assistance coverage 60 months/60,000miles
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 5
  • Front seats bucket
  • Front center armrest w/storage
  • Rear seats split-bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
Body Exterior
  • Number of doors 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Door mirrors body-color
  • Bumpers body-color
Safety and Security
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Adjustable head restraints driver and passenger w/tilt
Suspension/Handling
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front tires 205/55HR16.0
  • Rear tires 205/55HR16.0
  • Wheel size 16"
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
Options
  • Auto Headlamps
  • 2.885 Axle Ratio
  • Rear Bumper Applique (Discontinued)
  • California Emissions (SULEV)
  • Rear Backup Camera
  • Chrome Color Exterior Door Handles
  • Cargo Net (Discontinued)
  • Cargo Tray (Discontinued)
  • EC Mirror w/Compass
  • EC Mirror w/Compass & Homelink
  • Fully-Automatic Temperature Control
  • Fog Lamps
  • Navigation System
  • Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC CVVT w/SULEV
  • Monotone Paint Application
  • Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC CVVT
  • Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite Audio System
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Cloth Seat Trim
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • Tires: P205/55R16
  • Wheels: 6.0" x 16" 5-Spoke Alloy
  • Wheel Locks
Specs and Dimensions
  • Engine displacement 2.0 L
  • Engine horsepower 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Engine torque 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39")
  • Compression ratio 10.50 to 1
  • Exterior length 4,341mm (170.9")
  • Exterior body width 1,775mm (69.9")
  • Exterior height 1,461mm (57.5")
  • Wheelbase 2,649mm (104.3")
  • Turning radius 5.2m (16.9')
  • Front legroom 1,100mm (43.3")
  • Rear legroom 889mm (35.0")
  • Front headroom 1,016mm (40.0")
  • Rear headroom 975mm (38.4")
  • Front hiproom 1,346mm (53.0")
  • Rear hiproom 1,354mm (53.3")
  • Front shoulder room 1,415mm (55.7")
  • Rear shoulder room 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Passenger volume 2,761L (97.5 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume 549 L (19 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume 549 L (19 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) 7
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) 5
Powertrain
  • Engine liters 2.0
  • Cylinder configuration I-4
  • Horsepower 156hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Torque 144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
  • Number of valves 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Engine location front
  • Recommended fuel regular unleaded
  • Transmission 6 speed manual
  • Mode select transmission
  • Drive type front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city 25mpg
  • Fuel economy highway 34mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity 13.7gal.

Category Definitions

Performance and Design: Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features and Instrument Panel, and Comfort.

Initial Quality: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction, or where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand.

Predicted Reliability: Derived from historical trending for a vehicle and/or manufacturer in our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability Studies, Predicted Reliability is a forecast of how reliable a newer vehicle might be over time.

Overall Dependability: Taken from the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 3 years of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).

5.0
Among the best
4.0
Better than most
3.0
About average
2.0
The rest

Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.

LIKES
  • EXTERIOR DESIGN & LOOK. VERY SPORTY & PEOPLE MISTAKE IT FOR ANOTHER BRAND MORE EXPENSIVE
  • FOR A SMALL ENGINE,IT HAS GREAT PERFORMANCE.
  • GREAT GAS MILEAGE
  • HANDLING AND ACCELERATION VERY GOOD FOR A 4 CYLINDER
  • LOTS OF INTERIOR ROOM & COMFORT FOR A COUPE.
  • PERFORMANCE - GREAT PICK-UP
  • QUALITY - I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HOW THE CAR IS PUT TOGETHER.
  • SAFETY - HAS GREAT SAFETY FEATURES - AIR BAGS
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ARE GREAT EASY TO USE.
  • STYLING IS EXCELLENT
  • 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION - NICE TOUCH & GOOD FOR ACCELERATION
  • CARS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FIT & FINISH ARE FIRST RATE.
  • COMPACT AND GOOD HANDLING IN STOP & GO CITY TRAFFIC
  • CONFIGURABLE INTERIOR TO ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF LOADS
  • DRIVES LIKE A HIGHER - PRICED HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEHICLE
  • EXCELLENT VISIBILITY WHEN CHANGING LANES. MINIMAL BLINDSPOTS
  • FUEL MILEAGE - ITS GREAT,HAVE GOTTEN OVER 32 ON TRIPS
  • GAS MILEAGE IS VERY IMPRESSIVE,STRONG ENGINE,SMOOTH RIDE.
  • HANDLING - AGILE & FUN,CAN DRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE
  • OVER ALL RIDE & HANDLING ARE EXCEPTIONAL FOR A SMALL CAR
  • ACCELERATION - OUTSTANDING
  • BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY,LOVE IT.
  • COMFORT & LEG ROOM
  • EXTERIOR STYLE COLOR & LOOK
  • FUEL MILEAGE - VERY GOOD
  • HANDLING ON WINDING ROADS,HANDLES VERY WELL
  • I LIKE HOW FAST THE CAR GETS UP AND GOES
  • LOTS OF STANDARD FEATURES FOR A PRETTY GOOD PRICE
  • WARRANTY 10 YEARS 100,000 MILES
  • SMOOTHNESS OF ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
DISLIKES
  • AIR CONTROLS CONTINUE TO BLOW AIR TOO STRONGLY,EVEN TURNED OFF
  • VISIBILITY WHEN CHANGING LANES OR BACKING UP IS POOR. THERE ARE MANY BLINDSPOTS.
  • DISTORTED GLASS IN MIRRORS AND SOME OF EXTERIOR PAINT SEEMS CHEAP.
  • DOOR ARM RESTS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.
  • NOISE - VERY NOISY WHEN ACCELERATING AND ON HIGHWAY
  • NOT STARTING - RANDOMLY WILL NOT TURN OVER
  • SEAT BELT NEEDS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
  • SIZE OF CAR GAS TANK TOO SMALL!!
  • STEREO SYSTEM HAS POOR SPEAKER QUALITY
  • VOICE COMMANDS FOR BLUETOOTH SYSTEM - SUSPECT AT BEST.
  • LATCH ON HATCH DOOR IS AWKWARD
  • AUDIO INTERFACE TO IPOD USING YOUR CABLE IS A STRUGGLE CANT BE DONE BY DRIVER WHILE MOVING.
  • STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN
  • DRIVER VISIBILITY NEEDS A LOT OF HELP ESPECIALLY REAR VIEW MIRROR
  • DRIVERS SEAT BOTTOM - BETTER PADDING WOULD BE NICE
  • LOW CLEARANCE TOO LOW! I HIT THE CURB
  • THE ARM REST - STORAGE COMPARTMENT- NO PLACE TO REST RT ARM
  • ENGINE NOISE AT IDLE
  • GAS MILEAGE WELL BELOW ADVERTISED
  • GAUGE CLUSTER COULD HAVE TEMP GAUGE & OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
  • WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER - NEED BETTER CENTER VENT
  • A LITTLE SLOW ACCELERATION
  • AGAIN THE SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE
  • WHEN CHANGING LANES,I CAN'T SEE OVER THE HEADREST & OUT BACK PASSENGER WINDOW. I THINK I HAVE A LARGE BLIND SPOT.
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM TOO HARD TO UNDERSTAND & OUTDATED
  • NOT GREAT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS
  • ROAD NOISE
  • REAR LEG ROOM
  • DOES NOT GET GAS MILEAGE AS STATED 25 IS FAR FROM 39
  • STEERING & BRAKES ARE TOO SENSITIVE

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