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2018 Kia Forte5

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Kia Forte5 highlights

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 29 highway, 25 combined

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New for 2018

  • Forte5 trims have been upgraded with Navigation System as standard equipment this year.

Explore Kia Forte5 details

SX 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • 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
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Power Seat(s)
  • 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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Ratings & reliability

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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 8th out of 44 among Compact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Forte5 is $526, compared to an average of $482 for Compact Cars and $619 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 0.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact Cars and 1.4 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 7% for the Kia Forte5, compared to an average of 10% for Compact Cars and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

2018 Kia Forte5 trims

Curious how Kia Forte5 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

LX:

  • 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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