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Kia Forte Sales Figures

Kia Forte

Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Kia Forte. The Kia Forte is a compact car produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors. Introduced in 2008, it has become one of Kia’s best-selling models. Over the years, the Forte has been available in various body styles, including sedan, coupe, and hatchback forms, with different names in various markets.

Kia Forte Overview

The Kia Forte is a compact car produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors. It was introduced in 2008 as a replacement for the Kia Cerato sedan. The Forte is available in a variety of body styles, including a sedan, a hatchback, and a coupe. The Forte is available with a variety of engines, including a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It is available with either a manual or automatic transmission.

The Forte has a spacious interior for a compact car. It has 13.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 41.0 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The Forte also has a number of features that make it comfortable, such as air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The Forte is a fun car to drive. It has a light steering feel and a suspension that is tuned for handling. The Forte is also relatively quick for a compact car, with a 0-60 mph time of 8.1 seconds for the 1.0-liter engine and 7.3 seconds for the 1.4-liter engine. The Kia Forte is a great choice for people who are looking for a spacious, fun-to-drive, and affordable car. It is also a great choice for people who are looking for a car with a lot of cargo space.

Kia Forte Sales Figures

The Kia Forte has been a popular car since its introduction. It is a good value for money car that offers a lot of features and amenities. It is also a fun car to drive and has a spacious interior.

Kia Forte U.S Sales Data & Charts

US Monthly Sales

US Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2009 26,328
2010 68,501
2011 76,294
2012 81,387
2013 66,136
2014 69,336
2015 78,919
2016 103,292
2017 117,596
2018 101,890
2019 95,683
2020 84,997
2021 113,051
2022 97,303
2023 123,953
2024 20,206

US Annual Growth

Kia Forte Canada Sales Data & Charts

Canada Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2011 359
2012 14,856
2013 11,400
2014 11,867
2015 11,378
2016 12,296
2017 16,388
2018 14,399
2019 15,549
2020 16,715
2021 14,428
2022 5,254

Canada Annual Growth

Kia Forte Europe Sales Data & Charts

Europe Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2009 48,298
2010 105,750
2011 128,278
2012 80,989
2013 38,004
2014 65,943
2015 24,704
2016 7,615
2017 11,077
2018 7,046
2019 10,162
2020 20,094
2021 15,539
2022 19,806

Europe Annual Growth

Kia Forte Generations

First generation (2008-2012)

The first generation Forte was a replacement for the Kia Cerato sedan. It was available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The first generation Forte was powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. It was available with either a manual or automatic transmission.

Second generation (2013-2018)

The second generation Forte was a major redesign of the first generation. It was available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The second generation Forte was powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. It was available with either a manual or automatic transmission.

Third generation (2019-2022)

The third generation Forte is the current generation of the car. It is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The third generation Forte is powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It is available with either a manual or automatic transmission.

Fourth generation (2023-present)

The fourth generation Forte is the newest generation of the car. It is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The fourth generation Forte is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It is available with either a manual or automatic transmission.