What are the options for a 2012 Kia Forte?
Options for the 2012 Kia Forte are limited to the EX and SX trims and include a number of packages as well as some stand-alone features.
What’s the difference between a Kia Forte 5 door hatchback?
The Forte five-door’s more capacious shape yields another 4.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats compared with the sedan’s 14.7-cubic-foot trunk, but the greater advantage is the hatchback itself, which of course allows the loading of bulky stuff that wouldn’t fit through a regular trunk opening.
What kind of engine does the Kia Forte have?
(A 156-hp, 2.0-liter four with 144 lb-ft powers Forte EX models, as well as the sedan-only LX base trim.) Unlike the auto-only SX sedan, the hatchback can be had with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, the latter with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters—a frill in this segment.
Is the 2011 Kia Forte a Mazda 3?
If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, we imagine Mazda was blushing the first time it saw the rear end of the 2011 Kia Forte five-door. With its forward-raked backlight, roof spoiler, triangular quarter-windows, and similar C-pillar treatment, the Forte hatch is stylistically reminiscent of the first-generation Mazda 3.
What does the Kia Forte 5 SX look like?
Since the Forte 5 SX is marketed as more of a premium package than a sport package, the Korean automaker added a splash of chrome on the upper grille, around the fog lights and on the dual exhaust tips for just a touch of sparkle while the big, bright LED taillights add style and a more premium look out back.
What’s the price of a 2016 Kia Forte 5?
My test vehicle for this review was a 2016 Kia Forte 5 SX, which is the premium package in the 5-door compact’s lineup with a base price of $20,890. Options included the $2,300 SX Premium Package and the $1,900 Technology Package.
Are there any problems with the Kia Forte?
Check out our Kia Forte overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Forte.