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2011 Kia Forte VIN decoder

Decode any 2011 Kia Forte VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 2011 Kia Forte VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier KNA. The tenth character is B, the model-year code for 2011; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 5 here. The factory records place assembly at Hwasung, South Korea. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · Gasoline and 2.4L · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2011 Kia Forte VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2011 Kia Forte trims, engines and plants

7 build configurations across 98 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorHwasung, South Korea40
GLS2.0L · GasolineCoupe2-doorHwasung, South Korea14
GLS2.0L · GasolineHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorHwasung, South Korea14
GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorHwasung, South Korea12
HGS2.4L · GasolineCoupe2-doorHwasung, South Korea7
HGS2.4L · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorHwasung, South Korea6
HGS2.4L · GasolineHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorHwasung, South Korea5

Sample 2011 Kia Forte VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlant
KNAFT4A21B5382874GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A21B5394717GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A22B5348247GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A24B5359461GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A24B5442579GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A26B5447895GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A27B5373418GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A27B5457397GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A28B5889206GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A29B5358905GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A2XB5419811GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT4A2XB5466353GL2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFT5A22B5456504----
KNAFU4A20B5361253GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A20B5380773GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A20B5393023GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A20B5449347GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A21B5355915GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A21B5448773GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A21B5454217GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A22B5402661GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A22B5410758GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A22B5891675GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A23B5445258GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A23B5461413GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A23B5888834GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A24B5363636GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A24B5435273GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A24B5447116GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A24B5461355GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A25B5319919GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A25B5368330GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A25B5380137GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A25B5406686GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A25B5448324GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5401044GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5424954GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5426056GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5453029GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5457145GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A26B5891744GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A27B5384674GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A27B5414241GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A27B5449720GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A27B5459860GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A28B5399023GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A28B5463111GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A29B5372090GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A29B5406335GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea
KNAFU4A2XB5449243GLS2.0L · GasolineSedan/SaloonHwasung, South Korea

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

KNAFT4A21B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A22B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A24B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A26B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A27B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A28B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A29B5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT4A2XB5 - GL
Series
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A20B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A21B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A22B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A23B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A24B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A25B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A26B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A27B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A28B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A29B5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFU4A2XB5 - GLS
Series
GLS
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Hwasung
Plant Country
South Korea
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
TD
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
KNAFT5A22B5

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