2021 Kia Forte For Sale in Bay City, MI

2021 Kia Forte
BASE MSRP: $17,890 - $23,290
Horsepower: 147
Estimated City MPG: 27
Estimated Highway MPG: 37

Introduction

Compact and sleek, the 2021 Kia Forte is Kia’s efficient offering to the sedan market. Versatility is the trademark of this compact sedan, with plenty of trims available to suit any driver preference and style. Kia has continued to make the Forte the perfect sedan for drivers looking for great value in their purchase, and the 2021 model has plenty of it. Considerable fuel efficiency and an expansive selection of features make the 2021 Forte a real treat to drive.

2021 Kia Forte Trims

A wide variety of trim levels are available for the 2021 Forte. Depending on the needs of the driver, the sedan can be fitted with different transmission options and additional interior features. Combined, there are five trim levels for drivers to choose from for easy personalization of their sedan.

2021 Kia Forte FE Manual: from $17,890
2021 Kia Forte FE i-VT: from $18,790
2021 Kia Forte LXS: from $19,390
2021 Kia Forte GT-Line: from $20,490
2021 Kia Forte EX: from $23,090
2021 Kia Forte GT Manual: from $23,290
2021 Kia Forte GT DCT: from $22,690

Performance

There are two engine choices for the 2021 Kia Forte dependent on the trim level the driver chooses to purchase. Across all trims except for the GT, the 2021 Forte comes loaded with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. This engine delivers a respectable 147 horsepower for plenty of speed to get wherever the drivers needs to go. Keeping with the excellence in fuel efficiency Kia is known for, the manual transmission of the FE trim is listed at an impressive EPA-estimated 27 MPG city/37 MPG highway fuel economy. Selecting the automatic transmission version upgrades these numbers to an even more impressive 31 MPG city/41 MPG highway fuel economy. The GT trim upgrades the engine to a turbocharged 1.4L inline-4 variety, with 207 horsepower for plenty of enjoyment. The manual transmission of the GT trim has an estimated 25 MPG city/32 MPG highway fuel economy, while the automatic transmission model has estimated 27 MPG city/35 MPG highway numbers.

Interior Features 

The interior of the 2021 Kia Forte has plenty of fun infotainment features that driver and passengers will adore using. The base FE trim comes with integration of both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for personalizing media to enjoy while driving. Upgrading to the EX trim of the Forte adds the premium 320-watt eight-speaker sound system by harman/kardon. This sound system also includes Clari-Fi digital audio restoration for audio quality that is unique. The EX trim also has the UVO navigation system for added convenience. Finally, the EX trim has a built-in wireless phone charger shelf for quick and convenient charging of the driver’s mobile device without needing to fumble with cords.

Safety Features  

The 2021 Kia Forte features great driver assistance technology that make the compact sedan incredibly safe to operate. Innovative technology such as Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist are standard across all trims, and help the driver stay in their intended lane to reduce the chance of accidents. The Forte also assists the driver from the front of the sedan with the inclusion of Forward Collision Warning and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist technology. Upgrading to the GT trim adds features like Smart Cruise Control and Reverse Parking Distance Warning for even more driving security.