Used 2016 KIA Forte
- Price: $13,795
- Mileage: 105,804 miles
- Location: Hermitage, PA
- VIN: KNAFX4A69G5499066
Used 2016 KIA Forte for sale in Hermitage, PA — $13,795, 105,804 miles. The Forte is Kia's value-focused compact car, known for a lot of standard equipment for the money. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2016 KIA Forte
2016 KIA Forte at a glance
The last year of the original second-generation design, carrying over the 145-hp 1.8L LX (about 26/37 mpg with the automatic) and the 173-hp 2.0L direct-injected EX (about 24/35 mpg), plus the Koup with its 2.0L or 201-hp turbo. A good value if priced below the refreshed 2017. Certain 2016-2018 sedans and Koups have a trunk-latch recall.
- Engines: 1.8 liter I4 145 hp 130 lb ft lx; 2.0 liter gdi I4 173 hp 154 lb ft ex and koup ex; 1.6 liter turbo gdi I4 201 hp 195 lb ft koup sx
- Transmissions: 6 speed manual lx; 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
- Body style: 4 door sedan; 2 door coupe forte koup
What changed:
- Last year before the 2017 refresh
- Largely carryover from 2015
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Anti theft software update status; Engine recall and ksds update status; Oil level and consumption; Engine noise or knock; Transmission operation; Electronics and infotainment; Suspension and tires; Maintenance history; Trunk latch recall status.
Known issues to check on a 2016 KIA Forte
- Anti-Theft Software Update for Key-Start Models (2011–2021)
2011-2021 Fortes that start with a turn key (not push-button) lack an engine immobilizer and were targeted by a widely publicized theft trend. Kia offers a free dealer-installed anti-theft software upgrade that prevents starting the car that way once it is locked; some older vehicles that cannot take the software were offered other deterrents. Some insurers have limited coverage for vehicles without it.
What to do: Confirm whether the anti-theft upgrade has been installed (a Kia dealer can check by VIN and install it free) and ask your insurer about coverage before buying. - Engine Recalls, KSDS Software and Extended Coverage Programs (2011–2021)
Several Kia engines from this era are covered by recalls, knock-sensor software updates or extended warranty programs. For example, NHTSA recall 20V-750 covers certain 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup cars: dealers inspect for fuel or oil leaks, test the engine, repair or replace it if needed, and install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software. Whether a given Forte is covered depends on its engine and VIN.
What to do: Have the VIN checked for open recalls and campaign coverage, and favor cars with regular oil-change records. Keep those records, since engine program claims often require them.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine or battery, transmission, equipment, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.