2016 Kia Forte5 review
Kia Forte5 highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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What is new for the 2016 Kia Forte5?
- The Forte5 is available in a new trim called the LX.
- Forte5 trims have been upgraded with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start, A/C Seat(s), and Rear Seat Heaters features are now available as options on select trims.
- The EX trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia Forte5Kia Forte5 features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
173
Torque (ft-lbs)
154
Engine type
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
P205/55HR16
Rear tires
P205/55HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Kia Forte5 FAQ
The 2016 Kia Forte5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX: 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- EX: 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- SX: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Kia Forte5 received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Forte5 as 3 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2016 Kia Forte5 has received an average 4.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Kia Forte5, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Kia Forte5 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Kia Forte5:
- LX
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Remote Start
- Rear View Camera
- ABS Brakes
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