2011 Kia Forte - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 kia forte Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The SX uses a 2.4-liter that delivers 173 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all but the hatchbacks, which come with a six-speed automatic (the latter is an option on all models). The EPA estimates for the LX and EX with the manual transmission are 25 mpg city/34 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. The numbers edge up to an impressive 26/36/29 with the automatic. Opting for the Fuel Economy package bumps the EX sedan/hatchback figures to 27/37/30. Kia estimates the more powerful Forte SX at 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway with the manual and 23/32 (23/31 for... |
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2011 Kia Forte Koup Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Kia says the sedan's trunk offers 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space, and the hatchback has 19.4 cubic feet of storage space. Interior features include: Standard cloth seats Optional leather Optional heated seats and steering wheel Optional air conditioning Optional keyless entry Optional telescoping steering wheel Under the Hood LX and EX models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 156 horsepower. Choosing the SX trim brings a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 173 hp. Depending on which trim is ordered, a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission is... |
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2011 Kia Forte Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Forte goes where you point it, but it doesn't encourage you to drive it hard. For the enthusiast-oriented compact-car buyer, the Mazda3 remains one of the best choices out there. The Inside Interior quality has become a battleground in the compact segment, and you can see the results of manufacturers' efforts in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Elantra and 2012 Focus. Where a high-grade interior was once a way for an automaker to stand out from the rest of the class — like Volkswagen with its Jetta — it's now part of the price of entry. While decent, the materials in the Forte... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 kia forte koupSource: CarGurus
...Kia came close with the Forte Koup, but they aren’t there yet. |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 kia forteSource: CarGurus
...While some manufacturers are content to linger with obvious drawbacks plaguing their products, Kia has not demonstrated this type of thinking. |
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2011 Kia Forte Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Kia says the sedan's trunk offers 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space, and the hatchback has 19.4 cubic feet of storage space. Interior features include: Standard cloth seats Optional leather Optional heated seats and steering wheel Optional air conditioning Optional keyless entry Optional telescoping steering wheel Under the Hood LX and EX models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 156 horsepower. Choosing the SX trim brings a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 173 hp. Depending on which trim is ordered, a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission is... |
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