2011 Kia Forte

At a Glance

Pricing $15,200 - $21,900
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.0l I4, 2.4l I4
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 23-26 (city), 32-36 (highway)

The Forte is Kia's latest line of compact cars. The FWD Forte is larger than the top-selling Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and includes three body styles: a sedan, a five-door hatchback, and a coupe. A 2.0L four cylinder powers most models. The SX performance models swaps the 2.0L four cylinder for a 2.4L engine increasing horsepower by 17-bhp. The SX also upgrades the tires and transmission. With a base price of around $16,000, the Forte undercuts most competitors in the premium segment.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Forte LX 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) M6 FWD $15,200
Forte LX 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) A6 FWD $16,200
Forte EX 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) A6 FWD $17,600
Forte EX Fuel Economy 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) A6 FWD $17,900
Forte EX Premium 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) A6 FWD $18,550
Forte EX Technology 2.0l I4 (156-bhp) A6 FWD $20,350
Forte SX 2.4l I4 (173-bhp) A6 FWD $19,100
Forte SX Leather 2.4l I4 (173-bhp) A6 FWD $20,100
Forte SX Leather, Technology 2.4l I4 (173-bhp) A6 FWD $21,900