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2015 Kia Forte5 review

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Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

5 customer reviews
The 2015 Kia Forte5 is a sporty and spacious vehicle for anyone looking for a versatile utility vehicle. Customers like the car's gas mileage and versatility. The car is also good looking and has great features.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Kia Forte5 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Forte5 4th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Kia Forte5 features and specs

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Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

201

Torque (ft-lbs)

195

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

171.3"

Width

70.1"

Height

57.1"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 35.9"

Head room

F 39.4"/R 38.7"

Front tires

P225/40HR18

Rear tires

P225/40HR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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