Explore the Forte

Made for economical driving and long-distance travel

Why you'll love this Forte

A practical compact sedan that's comfortable, efficient, and tech-equipped

Fuel Efficient

29 City / 40 Hwy

Blue

Exterior Color

Black

Interior Color

Front Wheel Drive

Drive Type

4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

15.3 cu ft

Cargo Capacity

147

Horsepower

132 ft-lbs

Torque

182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leatherette & Cloth
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
29 city/40 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
14 gal
Fuel Capacity
147
Horsepower
132 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
15.3 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.8"
Driver Head Room
42.2"
Driver Leg Room
P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size (standard)
106.3"
Wheelbase

for the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line

Specs

Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leatherette & Cloth
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
29 city/40 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
14 gal
Fuel Capacity
147
Horsepower
132 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
15.3 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.8"
Driver Head Room
42.2"
Driver Leg Room
P225/45HR17
Front Tire Size (standard)
106.3"
Wheelbase

for the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.

  • 120 Amp Alternator
  • 14 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • 4.89 Axle Ratio
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Air Filtration
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Analog Appearance
  • Analog Display
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Black Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions
  • Black Grille
  • Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Black Side Windows Trim
  • Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
  • Clearcoat Paint
  • Cloth & Leatherette Seat Trim -inc: white contrast stitching
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Driver Monitoring-Alert
  • Driver Seat
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Electric Power-Assist Steering
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder MPI 16V DOHC w/Dual CVVT
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
  • Front Anti-Roll Bar
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • Front Cupholder
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Front Map Lights
  • Front Sport Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's and front passenger seats and front passenger seatback map pocket
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Glove Box
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
  • Immobilizer
  • Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
  • LED Brakelights
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Passenger Seat
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Power Rear Windows
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
  • Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 8" touch screen, steering remote control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, AUX and USB input
  • Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, AUX and USB input
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
  • Smart Device Remote Engine Start
  • Spare Tire Mobility Kit
  • Streaming Audio
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Tires: P225/45R17 All-Season
  • Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and drive mode select w/visual display (normal, sport, comfort)
  • Trip Computer
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Wheels: 17" Graphite Finish Alloy
  • Window Grid Antenna

Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo

Life of this car

Multiple owners
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Vehicle price

$17,998

Est. GA tax, title, fees

$1,450

Total

$19,448†

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Ship and pick up in as soon as 10/23-11/1. Or choose home delivery. †

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  • No reported odometer problems

  • Deep cleaned interior

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  • 30-day limited warranty

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Customer rating

4.6/5

16 Reviews

5 star

75%

4 star

19%

3 star

0%

2 star

0%

1 star

6%

What Forte owners are saying
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The 2021 Kia Forte receives positive reviews for its fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and overall value. Customers appreciate its stylish design and reliable performance, though some note issues with braking, cabin noise at high speeds, and limited interior space. Technology features are praised but occasionally criticized for usability. Overall satisfaction is high, with most buyers recommending it as a dependable, economical vehicle.

Pros

Fuel Economy

Ride and Handling

Power

Cons

Braking

Cost to Maintain

Technology and Entertainment

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2021 Kia Forte GT-Line

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