Vehicle Details
- Fuel Consumption: City: 26 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 36 mpg
- Remote power door locks
- Power windows
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Cruise control
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Passenger Airbag
- Side airbag
- Bluetooth(R) wireless phone connectivity
- Digital Audio Input
- In-Dash single CD player
- Audio system memory card slot
- MP3 player
- SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio(TM)
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Total Number of Speakers: 6
- Braking Assist
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- Stability control
- Privacy glass: Light
- Wheel Diameter: 15
- Wheel Width: 5.5
- Urethane steering wheel trim
- Metal-look shift knob trim
- Trip computer
- External temperature display
- Tachometer
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.3 s
- Power remote driver mirror adjustment
- Heated driver mirror
- Heated passenger mirror
- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
- Turn signal in mirrors
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Mechanical remote trunk release
- Front reading lights
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Bucket front seats
- Rear bench
- Fold forward seatback rear seats
- Rear seats center armrest
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Speed-proportional power steering
- Suspension class: Regular
- Interior air filtration
- Manual front air conditioning
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Cargo area light
- Max cargo capacity: 15 cu.ft.
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Fuel Capacity: 13.7 gal.
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Clock: In-dash
- Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
- Coil front spring
- Regular front stabilizer bar
- Independent front suspension classification
- Strut front suspension
- Front Independent Suspension
- Coil rear spring
- Semi-independent rear suspension
- Torsion beam rear suspension
- Front suspension stabilizer bar
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Steel spare wheel rim
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
Model Highlights
The Forte now comes in three different body styles--Forte sedan, Forte Koup (2-door coupe) and Forte 5-door (hatchback)--as well as three different trims: LX, EX and SX. Forte sedans are the only body style to be offered in all three body styles, while Forte Koup and Forte 5-door models can be had only in EX or SX trim. All Forte models are powered by either a 156-horsepower, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or by a 173-hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder engine.. Both engines have continuously variable valve timing to aid in responsiveness and fuel economy. Both engines can now be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. LX models come with the manual standard and automatic available, while all EX models come with the automatic transmission. Sporty SX models can be had with either transmission. Fuel Economy is good in the Forte regardless of which model, but Fortes optioned with the Fuel Economy Package get low-rolling-resistance silica tires along with aerodynamic enhancements to yield EPA ratings of 27 mpg city, 37 highway. With the back seats up in position, there's a respectable 14.7 cubic feet of space in the Forte sedan, but the Forte 5-door offers 19.4 cubic feet. With more noise insulation than is typical in this class, the Forte feels quiet and refined inside at anything but full throttle. Leather upholstery and heated seats are available on the SX, also helping to bring an upscale feel. Kia has paid extra attention to the Forte's ride and handling, combining a very stiff body with a conventional but well-tuned small-car setup, with MacPherson struts in front and a torsion bar in back; most Forte models come with an engine-speed-sensitive hydraulic power-steering system, but EX models with the Fuel Economy Package come with electric power steering. SX models, in addition to the more powerful engine, get a 'performance-tuned' suspension along with upgraded brakes. All Forte models include a 4-speaker sound system with Sirius Satellite Radio capability and a 3-month subscription. Other standard features include Bluetooth connectivity with steering-wheel controls, and a USB connector. SX models also get expanded equipment, including larger alloy wheels, fog lamps, sport seats, leather steering-wheel and shift-knob trim, a special Supervision gauge cluster and tilt/telescopic steering adjustment. Kia doesn't at all skimp on safety features in the 2011 Forte either; front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side-curtain bags, active front headrests, electronic stability control and 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are all standard.