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2016 Kia Forte5 review

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RepairPal reliability 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

Customer ratings

4.9 out of 5

8 customer reviews

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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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

Optional Features

  • 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

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