Key Figures
- Price range in Canada: $17,895 to $30,245
- Price range in the United States: $17,890 to $25,185
- Two engine choices with output ranging from 147 to 201 horsepower
- Combined fuel economy: 6.9 L/100 km to 8.8 L/100 km, 28 to 35 mpg
The 2021 Kia Forte is a compact car offered in four-sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, although the latter is not available in the United States. Above the base and mid-range trim levels are performance-minded GT variants that benefit from a sportier appearance and a more powerful engine.
The FE, LXS and GT Line trims in the United States, along with the LX, EX, EX+ and EX Premium trims in Canada are equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.0L inline four-cylinder engine that develops 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is available in the base variants, while a continuously variable automatic transmission, or what Kia calls IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), is found is most trim levels with the 2.0L engine.
The GT and GT Limited variants of the 2021 Kia Forte rely on a turbocharged 1.6L four that develops 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, managed by either a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic.
Available features in the Forte include 16- to 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, leatherette upholstery, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a 320-watt Harman/Kardon sound system, a heated steering wheel (Canada only), heated rear seats (Canada only), UVO Intelligence connected services, wireless phone charging and more. Advanced safety features such as autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring, high beam assist and adaptive cruise control are all available as well.
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2021 Kia Forte Pricing In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Freight & PDI | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | $17,895 | $1,645 | $19,540 |
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $19,495 | $1,645 | $21,140 |
| EX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $21,195 | $1,645 | $22,840 |
| EX+ | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $22,795 | $1,645 | $24,440 |
| EX Premium | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $24,595 | $1,645 | $26,240 |
| GT | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | $26,595 | $1,645 | $28,240 |
| GT Limited | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | $28,995 | $1,645 | $30,640 |
| EX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $22,295 | $1,645 | $23,940 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | $25,895 | $1,645 | $27,540 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | $27,595 | $1,645 | $29,240 |
| GT Limited | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | $29,995 | $1,645 | $31,640 |
2021 Kia Forte Pricing In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Destination & Handling | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | $17,890 | $995 | $18,885 |
| FE | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $18,790 | $995 | $19,785 |
| LXS | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $19,390 | $995 | $20,385 |
| GT Line | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $20,490 | $995 | $21,485 |
| GT Line Premium Package | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $22,190 | $995 | $23,185 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | $22,790 | $995 | $23,785 |
| EX | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | $23,090 | $995 | $24,085 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | $23,390 | $995 | $24,385 |
| GT GT2 Package | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | $24,890 | $995 | $25,885 |
2021 Kia Forte Powertrains In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| EX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| EX+ | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| EX Premium | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| GT | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| GT Limited | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| EX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @ 4,500 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| GT Limited | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
2021 Kia Forte Powertrains In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| FE | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| LXS | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| GT Line | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| GT Line Premium Package | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| EX | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,999 | 147 @ 6,200 | 132 @4,500 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
| GT GT2 Package | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | 1,598 | 201 @ 6,000 | 195 @ 1,500 to 4,500 |
2021 Kia Forte Fuel Economy In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 8.6 | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| LX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| EX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| EX+ | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| EX Premium | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| GT | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | Regular | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| GT Limited | Sedan | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | Regular | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| EX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 9.9 | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| GT | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | Regular | 8.9 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| GT Limited | Hatchback | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 7-speed automatic DCT | Regular | 8.9 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
2021 Kia Forte Fuel Economy In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 |
| FE | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 31 | 41 | 35 |
| LXS | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 |
| GT Line | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 |
| GT Line Premium Package | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| EX | 2.0L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 |
| GT | Turbo 1.6L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 |
| GT GT2 Package | Turbo 1.6L I4 | Automatic CVT | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 |
2021 Kia Forte Competition
The 2021 Kia Forte competes with the following models in the compact car category:
Honda Civic, Honda Insight, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai IONIQ, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, Subaru WRX, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta.
