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2016 Kia Forte5

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Kia Forte5 highlights

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4.5 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 33 highway, 28 combined

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New for 2016

  • 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.
  • A/C Seat(s), Rear Seat Heaters, and Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The EX trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.

Explore Kia Forte5 details

SX 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive type

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

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

6 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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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.

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