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  • Forte

KIA Forte Headlights

Suggested Starting Price: $14,995
EPA estimated mpg (4cyl, 2L, 5-spd): 26 / 36
EPA estimated mpg (4cyl, 2L, 4-spd): 25 / 34
EPA estimated mpg (4cyl, 2.4L, 5-spd): 23 / 32
EPA estimated mpg (4cyl, 2.4L, 6-spd): 22 / 32

The all-new Forte compact sedan takes the category 
to a whole new level with leading-edge design and class-leading features based on a comparison with the model year compact sedan segment. The Forte Sedan boasts class-leading fuel efficiency, class-leading standard horsepower and class-leading cabin and trunk space - Plus standard Sirius satellite radio, MP3 jack and Bluetooth. The Forte sedan is class leading in standard safety features as well, and comes with four wheel antilock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), traction control system (TCS); 6 airbags (dual front advanced, front seat-mounted side, and full-length side curtain), and active front headrests.

Affordably priced. Excellent fuel economy. Sophisticated styling. More standard features, technology and horsepower than the competition.

Forte means strength. And when you consider all it offers in 
comparison to the competition, the name makes perfect sense.

Specifications

MARKETING CLAIMS & PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Class-Leading Standard Safety Features 1
  • Class-Leading Standard Horsepower 1
  • Class-Leading Fuel Economy, up to 36 mpg with Available Fuel Economy Package 2, 3
  • Class-Leading Cabin and Trunk Space 1
  • Class-Leading Standard Technological Features with MP3/USB jack 1
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology 4

STANDARD FEATURES
AND OPTIONS

2011 FORTE LX STANDARD FEATURES
EXTERIOR
  • 15" tires w/steel wheels (LX, EX)
  • 17" tires w/alloy wheels (SX)
  • Sport-tuned suspension (SX)
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Dual Body color remote mirrors (LX)
  • Dual body color power mirrors w/ turn signal indicators (EX,SX)
  • Body color exterior door handles
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Auto off clear lens halogen headlights
  • Front fog lights (SX, EX optional)
  • Tinted glass w/ windshield sunshade band
  • Power sunroof w/tilt (SX, EX optional)

INTERIOR & CONVIENCE

  • AM/FM CD/MP3 SIRIUS1 audio system
  • Front active headrests
  • Four speakers (LX)
  • Six speakers w/ door mounted tweeters (EX,SX)
  • USB/auxiallary input jacks
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
  • Bluetooth 2 wireless technology
  • Steering wheel mounted audio contol buttions (EX,SX)
  • Cruise Control (EX,SX)
  • Supervision meter cluster w/tripm computer (SX)
  • Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters (SX)
  • EcoMinder fuel-efficiency monitor
  • Trip Computer (EX,SX)
  • Outside temperature display (EX,SX)
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows (EX,SX)
  • Power door locks w/remote keyless entry (EX,SX)
  • Tilt steering column (LX,EX)
  • Tilt & telescopic steering column (SX)
  • Rear window defroster
  • Dual 12V power outlets
  • Dual map lights w/sunglasses holder (EX,SX)

SEATING & TRIM

  • Cloth Seat trim (LX,EX)
  • Sport cloth seat trim (SX)
  • 6 way adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat w/adjustable rear headrests
  • Center console w/armrest  and storage area
  • Rear sear center armrest
  • Front door map pockets w/ bottle holder
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel/gearshift (SX)
  • Metal finish interior accents (SX)
  • Metlal pedals (SX)
  • Carpeted floor mats (EX,SX, LX optional)

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

RESTAINT & SAFETY SYSTEMS
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat mounted side airbags
  • Full length side curtain airbags
  • Front active headrest
  • Front and rear 3 point seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners
  • Height adjustble front seat belt anchors
  • 4 Wheel disc brakes
  • 4 wheel anti lock brakes (ABS)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Brake Assist System (BAS)
  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Front & rear crumple zones
  • Side impact door beams
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH)

PREMIUM PACKAGE (SEDAN EX)

  • Power sunroof w/tilt, 16" tires w/alloy wheels

LEATHER PACKAGE (SX)

  • Leather seat trim, heated front seats, auto diming rear view mirror

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE (EX)
        Navigation system w/ rear camera display3    including SIRIUS Traffic, 1 automatic temperature control, push button start w/ Smart Key, chrome outside door handles, fog lights, auto light control

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE (SX)

  • Navigation system w/ rear camera display3 including SIRIUS Traffic, 1 automatic temperature control, push button start w/ Smart Key, chrome outside door handles

FORTE ECO (SEDAN EX)

  • Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) , smart alternator, low rolling resistance slica tires, aerodynamic enhancements

SPECIFICATIONS:

ENGINE 2.0L I4 LX &EX

  • Inline 4 cylinder, aluminum block head
  • Valve gear DOHC< four valves/cylinder Continuosly Variable Valve Timing (CWT)
  • Displacement 1,998cc
  • Compression ratios 10.5:1
  • Horsepower (SAEnet ) 156 hp @ 6,200  rpm4
  • 154 hp @ 6,200  rpm SULEV3
  • Torque (SAE net) 144 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm4 139 lb ft @ 4,6000 rpm SULEV4
  • Transmission 6 speed manual, overdrive
  • 6 speed electrnically, controlled overdrive w/ Sportmatic

ENGINE 2.4L I4 SX

  • Inline 4 cylinder, iron block & aluminum head
  • Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CWT)
  • Displacement 2,359 cc
  • Compression ration 10.5:1
  • Horsepower (SAEnet ) 173 hp @ 6,000  rpm4 165 hp @ 6,000  rpm SULEV3
  • Torque (SAE net) 168 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm4 161 lb ft @ 4,0000 rpm SULEV4
  • Transmission 6 speed manual, overdrive
  • 6 speed electrnically, controlled overdrive w/ Sportmatic


DIMENSIONS SEDAN
  • Wheelbase 104.3in
  • Track (front/rear) 61.3 in/61.6 in
  • Length 178.3 in / 170.9 in
  • Width 69.9 in.
  • Height 57.5 in.
  • Ground clearance 5.9 in
  • Headroom  (front/rear) 40.0 in/37.6 in
  • Shoulder room (front/rear) 53.0 in/53.3 in
  • Legroom (front/rear) 43.3 in/35.0in
  • Hip room (front/rear) 53.3 in./53.3 in
  • Passenger volume 96.8 cu ft/97.5 cu ft
  • Cargo volume 14.7 cu ft

BODY & CHASSIS 2.0L I4 LX & EX, 2.4L I4 SX

  • Layout Front engine, front wheel drive
  • Body type Steel unibody
  • Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, monotube shocks, stabilzer bar
  • Rear suspension Torion beam, coil psrings, monotube shocks
  • Steering type Raack and pinion, hydraulic, power assisted
  • Turns lock to lock 2.89
  • Tirmomg circle, curb to curb 33.9 ft (2.0L), 35.4 ft (2.4L)


DISCLAIMERS:
1 Based on comparison of compact-sedan segment.

2 Based on comparison of EPA fuel-economy estimates for Forte w/available EX Fuel Economy Package on 2.0L 4-cylinder A/T versus EPA fuel-economy estimates for compact-sedan segment. Refer to specifications above for Forte EPA fuel-economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary.

3 Does not require SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle).

4 A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is under license.

* SIRIUS Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after a 3-month subscription included with vehicle purchase. SIRIUS Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Conditions at sirius.com/serviceterms. SIRIUS is a trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
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