2018 Kia Forte5
Kia Forte5 highlights
Customer reviews
(not yet rated)
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 30 highway, 27 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $14,998 - $19,998*
All Kia Forte5 years
New for 2018
- Forte5 trims have been upgraded with Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
Explore Kia Forte5 details
EX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 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 View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Power Seat(s)
- Remote Start
- Sunroof(s)
Drive type
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
Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal reliability rating
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.
Cost
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.
Frequency
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.
Severity
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
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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