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Kia Forte III (facelift 2021)

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 MPI (147 KM) IVT Selected Gasoline 147 KM 2021–present
1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT Selected Gasoline 201 KM 2021–present
1.6 GDI (201 KM) Selected Gasoline 201 KM 2021–present

Selected engine version

2.0 MPI (147 KM) IVT

Gasoline · 2021–present

Engine power
147 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
1,999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III (facelift 2021)
Engine
2.0 MPI (147 KM) IVT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.6-8.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.7-6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.7-7.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
LEV 3 SULEV30/ULEV70

Engine

Engine model / code
Nu/G4NH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
147 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
1256-1319 kg
Gross weight
1720 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1549-1562 mm
Rear track
1557-1572 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
13.9 °
Departure angle
18.9 °
Front overhang
902 mm
Rear overhang
1039 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
IVT
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
261 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15; 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
Rim size
6.0J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT

Gasoline · 2021–present

Engine power
201 KM
Torque
264 Nm
Engine displacement
1,591 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III (facelift 2021)
Engine
1.6 GDI (201 KM) DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
ULEV70

Engine

Engine model / code
GammaII/G4FJ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1591 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
85.1 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.9 l
Power
201 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
264 Nm @ 1500-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
1366-1397 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1544 mm
Rear track
1560 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
14.1 °
Departure angle
19 °
Front overhang
902 mm
Rear overhang
1039 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
DCT
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
304 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
261 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 GDI (201 KM)

Gasoline · 2021–present

Engine power
201 KM
Torque
264 Nm
Engine displacement
1,591 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Forte
Version
Forte III (facelift 2021)
Engine
1.6 GDI (201 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2021
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
Emission standard
ULEV70

Engine

Engine model / code
GammaII/G4FJ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1591 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
85.1 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
6.9 l
Power
201 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
264 Nm @ 1500-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Minimum trunk capacity
433 l
Curb weight
1356 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4641 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1544 mm
Rear track
1560 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Approach angle
14.1 °
Departure angle
19 °
Front overhang
902 mm
Rear overhang
1039 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
304 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
261 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes