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2015 Kia Forte5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Need a capable and inexpensive hatchback for those trips to the mall or toting presentation materials to the office? Check out the 2015 Kia Forte5, aka the Forte 5-Door. This 5-seat Forte compact people hauler joined its sedan and coupe stablemates in enjoying a hefty redesign for the 2014 model year and now sports a more aggressive profile, a roomier cabin and some added cargo space. And speaking of cargo space, for 2015 Kia touts some 23.2 cubic feet behind the second row of seats in its Forte5, but standard split-folding rear seatbacks doubtless add a hefty slab of additional toting space, even though Kia, either curiously neglectful or cagily close-mouthed, won’t say how much extra. This heady hatchback, by the way, gained 0.4-inch of added overall length in the 2014 overhaul, thus adding even more interior room than previous generations. Curious (or cagey) indeed!
In any case, the 2015 Forte5 comes in a pair of trims, the base EX and the turbocharged SX, with both trims remaining available only with front-wheel drive (FWD). And for 2015, the big news, Forte-wise, is that all manifestations of this cool-ish commuter car that already graces dealer showrooms will actually cost less than they did in 2014. Amazing but true!
Powertrains, meantime, remain the same as in 2014, with the 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) normally aspirated engine again standard in the EX and a turbocharged 1.6-liter I4 mill giving the SX its go.
The base I4 in the EX mates only with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission to put out 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque, with mileage running 25 mpg city/33 highway.
The turbo I4 in the SX combines with either the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the optional 6-speed shiftable automatic to pound down 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, expect mileage to drop to 21/29 with either the stick-shift or the automatic transmission.
Before you begin to ask fretfully about what features have been deleted as a result of this vehicle's aforementioned lower price tag, the answer is: none! The 2015 Forte5 EX remains offering 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and heated power-adjustable mirrors standard outside, with premium cloth upholstery, full power accessories and a power-adjustable driver’s seat again delivered standard inside. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering also adorn the base EX, as do air conditioning, a cooled storage compartment and Bluetooth hands-free calling, while entertainment is provided by a single-CD player flaunting 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB port.
Meantime, the Forte5 SX packs, besides the turbo 4-banger and sport-tuned suspension, standard LED taillights, pushbutton start (Smart Key), a rear-view camera and Kia’s UVO eService infotainment display interfaced with smartphone apps, allowing, for instance, Pandora Internet radio reception.
As is traditional, a number of the standard features aboard the SX can still be delivered on the EX as options, while a power sunroof, a navigation system, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with remote garage door opener, dual-zone auto climate control, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and memory for driver's settings are available to both trims. Further options set for each of the 2015 Forte5 iterations include leather-trimmed upholstery, a 4.2-inch vehicle information display and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Standard safety equipment aboard each 2015 Forte5 edition, finally, includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. Further standard safety stuff for both variants again includes LED daytime running lights, front fog driving lights and turn-signal-integrated mirrors, while high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights remain optional for both trims.
User reviews for 2015 Kia Forte5
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by Mosmos A
Jul 21, 2022
Fun lil car. Build quality is on par for the segment but very well equipped. Jul 21, 2022
by Donald W
Nov 27, 2020
Out of a pick out of 10 .It ranks about 7Nov 27, 2020
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2015 Kia Forte5 Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,690 to $20,890Price range
$8,154 to $8,488Average price on CG
$8,160YoY price change
$8,466 to $8,160Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent