Kia Forte
A diesel sedan, that lasts longer than most rivals, no longer sold new.
- Importer
- טל - קאר
- Model years
- 2009–2018
- On the road
- 20,468
Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kia Forte fuel economy
Calculated from the CO₂ emissions the importer reported to the Ministry of Transport: a litre of petrol emits about 2.31 kg and a litre of diesel about 2.68 kg. WLTP figures are closer to real driving; everyday consumption is usually higher.
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Kia Forte fuel economy
Calculated from the CO₂ emissions the importer reported to the Ministry of Transport: a litre of petrol emits about 2.31 kg and a litre of diesel about 2.68 kg. WLTP figures are closer to real driving; everyday consumption is usually higher.
By model year
How many stay on the road
Forte against the sedan average, by model year. Of 2012 cars, 69% are still active (class: 61%).
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How many stay on the road
Forte against the sedan average, by model year. Of 2012 cars, 69% are still active (class: 61%).
Sales by year
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Sales by year
Best year: 2010, with 4,041 new cars.
The last 24 months
2018 Kia Forte trims
From the Ministry of Transport model catalogue. Safety equipment is rated 0 to 8.
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2018 Kia Forte trims
From the Ministry of Transport model catalogue. Safety equipment is rated 0 to 8.
| Trim | Engine | hp | Powertrain | km/L | Safety | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.6L | 130 | Petrol | 15.5 | — | ₪130,900 |
| LX | 1.6L | 128 | Petrol | 13.5 | — | ₪131,900 |
| EX | 1.6L | 130 | Petrol | 14.6 | — | ₪133,901 |
| LX | 1.6L | 136 | Diesel | 22.3 | — | ₪133,901 |
Base trim price over the years
Importer's list price by model year, in shekels of that year. From 2009 to 2018 the price rose 18%.
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Base trim price over the years
Importer's list price by model year, in shekels of that year. From 2009 to 2018 the price rose 18%.
Kia Forte: frequently asked questions
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Kia Forte: frequently asked questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Forte?+
Based on the emissions the importer reported to the Ministry of Transport (WLTP standard), the 2018 Kia Forte does 13.5 km/L, or 7.4 L/100 km in the most efficient trim. Real-world consumption is usually higher.
How much does a new Kia Forte cost in Israel?+
The Kia Forte is no longer on the price list. Its last price, for 2018, was ₪131K–134K.
How many Kia Forte cars are there in Israel?+
20,468 are on the road, number 12 among sedans. Another 7,198 have already left the road.
Is the Kia Forte reliable?+
A good long-term measure is how many cars stay on the road. Of all Kia Forte cars built in 2012, 69% are still active, against 61% of all sedans from that year.
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Sources: Ministry of Transport, via data.gov.il (in Hebrew): מאגר כמויות כלי רכב לפי תוצר, דגם ושנת ייצור · תוצרים ודגמים של כלי רכב (WLTP) · יבואנים ומחירוני רכב חדש · כמות כלי רכב חדשים בעלי קוד דגם העולים על הכביש בכל חודש. New registrations through September 2026.