2018 Kia Forte5 review
Kia Forte5 highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 29 highway, 25 combined
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What is new for the 2018 Kia Forte5?
- Forte5 trims have been upgraded with Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
2018 Kia Forte5 trims
Curious how Kia Forte5 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesLX:
- 147-hp, 132-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Automatic Transmission
- Satellite Radio Ready
EX:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Smart Key
- Power Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Kia Forte5 EX inventory
SX:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- 201-hp, 195-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- Sunroofs
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
- View our Kia Forte5 SX inventory
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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.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Forte5 is $454, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Forte5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.5 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Kia Forte5, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Forte5 features and specs
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EX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Power Seat(s)
- Remote Start
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
147
Torque (ft-lbs)
132
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
P215/45HR17
Rear tires
P215/45HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Kia Forte5 FAQ
The 2018 Kia Forte5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX: 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- SX: 25 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- LX: 25 MPG City and 34 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 2018 Kia Forte5 has received an average 1.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Kia Forte5, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Kia Forte5 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Kia Forte5:
- Rear Spoiler
- Navigation System
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