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Decode your Kia Forte VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 18 variants (2009–2021). No registration.

2009–2021 18 variants Sedan Petrol
Kia Forte
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Kia Forte specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Forte variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
GT 1.6L GDI 7AT (201 HP) 2021 Petrol 1.6 L 198 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT (147 HP) 2021 Petrol 2.0 L 145 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 7AT (147 HP) 2021 Petrol 2.0 L 145 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 7AT FWD (201 HP) 2018–2021 Petrol 1.6 L 198 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT FWD (147 HP) 2018–2021 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L CVT FWD (147 HP) 2018–2021 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp CVT FWD —
2.0 6AT (164 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0 6AT (147 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0 6MT (147 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT (173 HP) 2014 Petrol 2.0 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L 6AT (145 HP) 2014 Petrol 1.8 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L 6MT (145 HP) 2014 Petrol 1.8 L 145 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L DOHC 6AT (173 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.4 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.4L DOHC 6MT (173 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.4 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 5MT (154 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 154 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 6AT (154 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 154 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L DOHC 6MT (154 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 154 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 4AT (124 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 122 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —

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Kia Forte VIN FAQ

What does a Kia Forte VIN tell you?+
A Kia Forte VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Kia Forte?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Kia Forte made?+
Our database covers the Kia Forte for model years 2009–2021, across 18 variants.
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