2011 Forte 5-door Canadian specs

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I have obtained the full details of the all new 5-door model for the Canadian market which as yet have not been posted on the KIA Canada website. There is a lot of info to post and will enter the details on seperate posts and start of with what everyone wants to know - how much!

LX and EX come with the 2.0L engine and SX with the 2.4L

LX 6-spd manual - $16,695
LX 6-spd auto - $17,895
LX Plus 6-sped auto, manual a/c, keyless entry - $19,295

EX 6-spd manual - $19,195
EX 6-spd manual + sunroof - $20,095
EX 6-spd auto - $20,395
EX 6 spd auto + sunroof - $21,295

SX 6-spd manual - $22,495
SX 6-spd auto, paddle shifter - $23,695
SX Luxury - 6-spd manual, nav, electrochromic mirror - $24,795
SX Luxury - 6-spd auto, nav, electrochromic mirror, smart key with push button start, paddle shifter - $26,195

Destination and Delivery - $1455
a/c tax - $100

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Exterior Colours
Clear White (UD)
Sterling (3D) metallic
Spicy Red (IY) metallic
Metal Bronze (DO) metallic
Titanium Silver (IM) metallic
Santorini Blue (HO) metallic
Black Orchid (EB
(metallic paint charge $150)

LX & EX interior - black cloth (WK); SX interior - black leather (WK)

Wheel and Tire applications:
2.0L LX - 15" steel wheel w/full cover; tires - P195/65R15
2.0L EX - 16" alloy wheel; tires - P205/55R16
2.4L SX - 17" alloy wheel; tires - P215/45R17

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Length: 169.3" (4340 mm)
Width: 69.2" (1775 mm)
Height: 57" (1460 mm)

Ground Clearance - 5.9" (150 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.4" (2650 mm)

Head room: front - 39.6" (1015 mm); rear - 38" (975 mm)
Hip room: front - 52.5" (1345 mm); rear - 52.8" (1345 mm)
Leg room: front - 42.9" (1100 mm); rear - 34.7" (890 mm)
Shoulder room: front - 55.2" (1415 mm); rear - 54.2" (1390 mm)
interior dimensions: length - 73.1" (1874 mm); width - 57.2" (1467 mm); height - 47.1" (1207 mm)

Passenger volume: 97.9 cu.ft. (2760 L) without sunroof, 97.1 (2750 L) with
Cargo capacity: LX - 19.4 cu.ft. (550 L); EX & SX - 15.5 cu.ft. (438 L)

Curb weights:
2.0L manual - 2,781 - 2884 lbs (1261-1308 kg)
2.4L manual - 2,896 - 2971 lbs (1314 - 1348 kg)

2.0L auto - 2,840 - 2,943 lbs (1288 - 1335 kg)
2.4L manual - 2,944 - 3019 lbs (1336 - 1370 kg)

fuel tank capacity - 52 L
(fuel economy TBD), uses regual unleaded gasoline for both engines

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Chassis:
steering - power rack and pinion
Front suspension - gas shocks, McPherson strut w/coi spring
Rear suspension - coupled torsion beam axle, monotube shocks
Note: - SX comes with sport tuned suspension front and rear

Engines:
LX and EX:
2.0L (1998cc, 121.9 cu.in), DOHC, CVVT, aluminum block and head, MPI fuel
system, 10.5:1 compression, 156 hp @ 6200, 144 lb.ft. @ 4300
SX:
2.4L (2359cc, 143.9 cu.in), DOHC, dual CVVT, aluminum block and head, MPI
fuel system, 10.5:1 compression ratio, 173 hp @ 6000, 168 lb.ft. @ 4000

Transmission: 6 speed manual standard, 6 speed automatic optional all
models

Gear ratios:
2.0L
Gear manual - auto
1. - 3.308 - 4.212
2. - 1.962 - 2.637
3. - 1.257 - 1.800
4. - 0.976 - 1.386
5. - 0.778 - 1.000
6. - 0.633 - 0.772

2.4L
Gear manual - auto
1. - 3.267 - 4.212
2. - 1.931 - 2.637
3. - 1.696 - 1.800
4. - 1.276 - 1.386
5. - 1.027 - 1.000
6. - 0.829 - 0.772

Brakes:
front - 11.02" ventilated discs (LX/EX); 11.81" (EX)
rear - 10.31" disc
ABS standard all models
Battery: 12V 48AH (LX,EX); 12V 56 AH (SX)
Battery saver standard all models

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Exterior features:

All models:
- radiator grille with chrome surround
- body coloured bumpers
- side mirrors: body coloured, heated, power adjustable
- headlights: clear type, daytime running lights
- body coloured outside door handles (LX only)
- towing and lashing hook
- tinted glass
- front variable intermittent wiper
- rear wiper
- front and rear mud guards
- temp spare
- 15" steel w/ full covers with 195/65R 15(LX only)

EX add:
- integrated turn signal in side mirrors
- chrome coated outside door handles
- front windshield wiper de-icer
- 16" alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires

SX add:
- front fog lights
- auto light control
- 17" alloy wheels with 215/45R 17 tires

Interior features:

all models:
- dual in front centre console power outlets
- 2 front cup holders in console
- centre console with storage box and driver armrest
- rear view day + night mirror
- sun visor: vanity mirror, extension type, ticket holder on drivers side
- front and rear floor mats
- fabric cloth upholster (LX/EX)
- height adjustable headrests with tilt (front)
- reclining and sliding front seat
- driver height adjuster
- 6-way adjustable driver seat
- 60/40 split folding on rear seat
- height adjustable headrests on rear seat
- steering: 3-spoke, power, tilt, soft Polyurethane (LX/EX)
- Bluetooth hands-free calling
- solf PVC gear shift know (LX/EX)
- central power door locks (driver and passenger)
- power front and rear windows with auto down (driver side)
- cable fuel door

EX add:
- illuminated sun visors
- luggage box under trunk
- heated seats
- seat back storage pocket
- telescopic steering column
- steering wheel mounted cruise control
- keyless entre w/panic alarm (option on LX)
- power tilt and sliding sunroof (optional)

SX add:
- leather upholstery
- electrochromic mirror (optional)
- metal interior accents
- alloy sport driving pedals
- leather wrapped steering wheel
- paddle shifter (auto only)
- leater wrapped gear shift knob
- power tilt and sliding sunroof

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Audio
All models:
- single CD am/fm/CD/mp3
- AUX & usb input ports
- roof-mounted micro antenna
- 2 front door speakers
- 2 rear door speakers

EX add:
- 2 tweeter speakers

SX add:
- sirius satellite radio w/3 months free trial
- navigation w/rear view camera (optional)

HVAC

all models:
- cabin air filer

EX add:
- manual a/c (optional on LX)

SX add:
- automatic temperature climate control

Instrumentation

all models:
- in dash digital clock
- tachometer
- fuel gauge
- Eco-Minder indicator (auto trans only)

EX add:
- illuminated ignition keyhole

SX add:
- supervision illumination
- trip computer
- smart key with push button start (auto trans only)

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Safety Features:

All models:
- advanced front impact airbags (2)
- front seat side impact airbags (2)
- side curtain airbags (2)
- front seat anti-whiplash active headrests
- ABS
- child safety locks on rear doors
- impact sensing door unlock
- 3-point ELR (front and rear) seatbelts
- pretensioners (front) seat belts
- height adjustable front seat belts
- seatbelt reminder (driver)
- engine anti-theft immobilizer
- lower anchors and tethers for children (2 positions)

EX/SX add:
- ESC (electronic stability control)
- TCS (traction control system)

that concludes all the info I have at present, I hope someone found it useful and of interest

[BiaKia]

Great info on the Forte 5. Hope it is here soon.

I assume there were no specs regarding gearing for the final drive ratio as the 2.0L 6th gear at .633 is geared higher than the 2.4L 6th gear at.829.
No doubt the final drive makes the 2.4L higher.

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Originally Posted by BiaKia

Great info on the Forte 5. Hope it is here soon.

I assume there were no specs regarding gearing for the final drive ratio as the 2.0L 6th gear at .633 is geared higher than the 2.4L 6th gear at.829.
No doubt the final drive makes the 2.4L higher.

Kia just started production of this vehicle this month, so it will be a while before they arrive. My local dealer has some on order.

Final - differential
2.0L MT 4.333; AT 2.885
2.4L MT 4.063/2.955 (for 1/2/R,3/4/5/6); AT 2.885

[mtnbob]

Thanks for the info - so much more than on the Kia site
I know that down here we'll get slightly different specs, but I was afraid that the SX would get mandatory leather
Not a big deal up North, but down in the sunbelt, it's horribly uncomfortable for 6 months out of the year. But Korea's a small place, so I guess they don't understand about wide variations in climate - or just don't care. They would probably say it's to save money by reducing options, but then why have a Canadian version, a US version, an Australian version, a European version...
All just a little different.