2021 Kia Forte Review

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Compact cars are known for their efficiency, but the 2020 Kia Forte goes for far more than that. Sleekly styled and tuned for performance, it makes your everyday drive a bit more extraordinary. Our team can help Plano, McKinney, and Carrollton drivers evaluate this small car in detail.

This car review will walk you through the Forte and its most notable features, from technology to cabin comforts. Contact us at Central Kia of Plano to learn more or set up a test drive!

 

2021 Forte: Engine Performance

There’s no doubt about it: The 2021 Forte is more than your average daily driver. As a performance car, this ride reaches its peak in the Forte GT, which runs on a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder. You’ll crank out up to 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

For a car this size, those figures are more than enough to deliver robust off-the-line acceleration. Choose from two transmissions: a standard 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and an available 6-speed manual. The former offers steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters to help shift control back to you.

The Forte GT has large front brakes to provide the stopping force you need. They can help you tame this power player when you get behind the wheel!

Interior Features: Your Comfy Cabin

You’ll put away even the longest drives with ease in the Kia Forte. This sedan is designed around vehicle occupants and their comfort. Generous legroom (42.2 inches for front riders; 35.7 inches for rear riders) means you can easily seat five adults.

Create the perfect driving position—and adjust it as much as you like—with the available 10-way driver’s seat. Heated and ventilated front seats are available as well, so you can keep the weather outside at bay and enjoy a cozier drive.

The driver and front passenger can have Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, too. Set that precise temperature you’re looking for—and let your partner-in-crime do the same!

Kia Forte MPG Fuel Economy

The 2021 Forte is an incredibly efficient car. Just how efficient, though, will depend on the trim level that you choose. The base Forte FE can see 31 city/41 highway MPG with an Intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission (IVT) equipped.¹ It’s the most efficient way to drive this sedan.

Choose the performance-oriented Forte GT, and you’ll see up to 27 city/35 highway MPG.¹ These figures are still impressive, and the GT is an excellent way to balance power and fuel economy. Feel the thrilling nature of driving and arrive at your destination with fewer stops at the pump!

See the 2021 Kia Forte in Action

The 2021 Kia Forte is among the most popular compact cars and for good reason. Plano, McKinney, and Carrollton drivers find themselves impressed by the vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and diversity of trim levels. You can see what you think here at our showroom.

View the Forte up close and test out your favorite features. You can even schedule a test drive and get behind the wheel. Do it all right here at Central Kia of Plano today!

¹ EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition. These estimates reflect EPA’s revised coefficients beginning with some 2017 models.