Generation 1, TD

Kia Forte 5-door hatchback

04.2010 - 04.2013 · United States

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Generation 1, TD

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Choosing a Kia Forte

Kia Forte, Generation 1, TD, USA market. This overview covers 2 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2010 - 04.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: G4KD, G4KE
Engine displacement, cc: 1998–2359
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2650
Ground clearance, mm: 150
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Kia Forte · Generation 1, TD · USA · 04.2010 - 04.2013. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Split backrest 60:40: Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.

Specifications and technical details

2 versions

2.4 L, 173 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KE · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 AT SX	04.2010 - present

2.0 L, 156 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KD · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 AT EX	04.2010 - present

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