Standard Kia Motors Safety
Kia Forte offers a class-leading level of standard safety equipment, with features such as active front headrests, advanced two-stage airbags, front seat-mounted and side curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with an antilock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control (TCS), and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
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Handling and Braking
Considering it’s one of the least expensive affordable small cars in the
class, the 2011 Kia Rio handles very well. Test drivers report that its ride is
smooth and stable, and the cabin is quiet ...
Under the Hood
The Forte lineup is anchored by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 156
horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque, an 18-horse improvement over the Spectra's
2.0 liter. Only the SX gets the 2.4-liter ...
Maintenance schedule
Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean,
refill, adjust or replace.
R- Replace or change
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer to the lubricant and co ...