2017 Kia Forte Sedan

2017 Forte Sedan

Overview
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Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$239 /mo. Lease From
$16,600 MSRP From
30 mpg AVG, Comb.
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Kia Forte Sedan is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2017 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.0L Inline-4 engine that produces 147 to 164 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,800 to $2,050, which over the course of five years will save you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. 2017 Kia Forte LX Auto can be leased from $239 per month.

2017 Kia Forte Sedan EX / LX

2017 Kia Forte Sedan S

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2017 Kia Forte LX Auto starting from $239 a month with $2,999 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.1 in
Length: 179.5 in
Height: 56.3 in
Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2017 Forte Sedan has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2906 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 53.8 inHead Room: 39.1 inShoulder Room: 56.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.9 inHip Room: 53.1 inHead Room: 37.3 inShoulder Room: 54.9 in

Trunk Volume

14.9 ft³

2017 Forte Sedan seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Forte Sedan ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2017 Forte LX	2017 Forte S	2017 Forte EX
Configuration	2.0 L, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$16,600	$17,600	$19,300	$21,300
Engine	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4	2.0L Inline-4
HP	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	164 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	25 MPG	25 - 29 MPG	25 - 29 MPG	25 - 29 MPG
Highway	34 MPG	33 - 38 MPG	33 - 38 MPG	33 - 38 MPG
Combined	28 MPG	28 - 32 MPG	28 - 32 MPG	28 - 32 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,050	$1,800 - $2,050	$1,800 - $2,050	$1,800 - $2,050

2017 Forte Sedan comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $1,095 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Forte Sedan has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 30 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2017 Kia Forte Sedan Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 215
Recalls: 3

2017 Forte Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and fifteen complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.