2014 Kia Forte EX
Sharp Sedan. A sharp-looking sedan with first-class features.

- Likes
- Nice styling
- ease of driving
- Dislikes
- Price with options
- gaps in power
For the 2014 model year, Kia gives its Forte even more forza — force with dynamic looks and more horsepower. Although the base model starts at $19,400, a more handsomely-equipped Kia Forte sedan reaches past $25,000. Our Abyss Blue EX trim-level tester achieved only 20 mpg combined; furthermore, we were shopping for power constantly and coming across desperate gaps. The little sedan is easy to drive in a city setting and offers a decent amount of cabin space and trunk space. Cute move on the cooled glove box but we think heated and cooled cupholders would be more useful. Kia Motors offers a great warranty and we expect the car to be reliable enough for many miles. The Kia Forte EX comes adorned with UVO telematics technology, Bluetooth, a rear view camera, auto on/off Xenon headlights, heated seats, outside mirror puddle lights and all sorts of 21st-century creature comforts and technology that are perfect for luxe teenagers, young city dwellers, or professionals in search of a second car.
Warranty/Service: 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty; 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty; 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance
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Specs
Base Price: $19,400
As Tested: $19,400
- 22 / 36 mpg
- EPA
- 7.4 sec
- 0-60
- 173 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Horsepower
- 130 mph
- Top Speed
- Vehicle : Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive, 5-Passenger, 4-Door Sedan
- Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
- Horsepower: 173 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 154 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic
- Curb Weight: 2,837 lbs
- Wheelbase: 106.3 in
- Length: 179.5 in
- Width: 70.1 in
- Height: 56.5 in
- Turning circle: 34.8 ft
- Brakes: front and rear disc brakes
- Suspension: MacPherson strut front ; Torsion beam rear suspension
- Traction: front wheel drive with traction control
- 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph: 117 ft.
- Top Speed: 130 mph
- EPA City: 22 mpg
- EPA Highway: 36 mpg
- Combined MPG: 28 mpg
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Safety: dual front advanced airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; full-length side curtain airbags
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