2015 Kia Forte EX 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2015 Kia Forte EX is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 173 hp @ 6500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2015 Kia Forte EX has cargo capacity of 421 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1296 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2015 Kia Forte EX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Torsion bar rear suspension. The car also features a It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 189 N.m of torque and a top speed of 205 km/h. The 2015 Kia Forte EX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.7 L/100km in the city and 6.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 20,995

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Upscale design, quality and value underscore the 2015 Kia Forte's appeal. It's certainly a great choice for a small sedan, hatchback or coupe.

To better compete in the small car segment, Kia redesigned the Forte last year. We were pretty impressed with the result, and it earned an Ford Focus and Mazda 3 are class leaders for their sophisticated blend of comfort, dynamism and impressive real-world fuel economy. Also notable are the Honda Civic, Kia's cousin the Hyundai Elantra and the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. These are well-rounded models with lots of refinement and comfort. But with its roomy interior, upscale features, strong engine lineup and sharp styling, the 2015 Kia Forte, which earns a spot in both our 2015 Sedan and Coupe Buying Guides, is an excellent choice if you're shopping for an affordable sedan, coupe or hatchback.

The 2015 Kia Forte is available as a sedan in LX and EX trim levels. The two-door coupe (Koup) and four-door hatchback (Forte 5) are available in EX and SX trims.

Standard features on the LX sedan include 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a trip computer, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, a USB/iPod interface and an auxiliary input jack.

Optional for the LX is the Popular package, which includes keyless entry, cruise control, two additional speakers, upgraded seat trim and other interior upgrades, including extra storage, a sliding console armrest and a fold-down rear center armrest.

Spring for the EX, and you get all of the above plus a more powerful engine, 16-inch alloy wheels, adjustable steering effort, foglights, LED running lights, power-folding outside mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a cooling glovebox.

Both Forte sedans are available with Kia's Uvo eServices infotainment system with a rearview camera and upgraded wheels (16-inch alloy wheels for the LX and 17s on the EX).

For the EX the optional Premium package adds a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a ventilated eight-way power driver seat with memory (still a manual-adjustment seat on the Koup), an auto-dimming rearview mirror and illuminated exterior door handles.

The EX Technology package includes xenon headlights, LED taillights, an upgraded display screen, dual-zone air-conditioning, rear seat vents, a navigation system, HD radio and upgraded Uvo functionality.

The EX hatchback and coupe essentially mirror the sedan. The SX versions include those features but with a sportier mission and mechanicals: a turbocharged engine, 18-inch wheels and unique front and rear styling. Option packages for the coupe and hatchback essentially echo those for the EX sedan.

The Forte LX is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine making 145 horsepower and 130 pound-feet of torque. Power runs to the front wheels through a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA fuel economy estimates for the Forte LX sedan are 31 mpg combined (26 city/39 highway) for the 1.8-liter engine and automatic transmission. With the manual transmission it's rated at 30 mpg combined (25/37).

The EX gets a 2.0-liter four-cylinder generating 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque. On the sedan and hatchback, this engine comes only with the six-speed automatic, but on the coupe, you can also get it with the manual transmission. Forte EX sedans with the 2.0-liter engine rate 29 mpg combined (25 city/36 highway), but we were impressed with the 32 mpg the Forte EX achieved on our evaluation route. EX hatchbacks and automatic-equipped EX coupes rate 28 mpg combined, but have slightly lower highway figures. Manual-shift Forte EX coupes come in at 27 mpg combined (24/33).

The SX versions of the Forte Koup and Forte 5 have a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder good for 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. On both body styles, you have a choice of the six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Kia Forte SX hatchbacks rate 24 mpg combined (21/29) with either transmission. For the Koup, fuel economy estimates stand at 25 mpg combined (22/29) with the manual and the same 25 mpg combined (22/30) with the automatic, which gives an extra 1 mpg on the highway.

In testing, a Kia Forte EX sedan accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while a Forte SX Koup with a manual transmission did the sprint in 7.0 seconds. Both times are exceptionally quick for the compact car segment.

Every 2015 Kia Forte comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. A rearview camera is optional. The optional Uvo telematics service includes roadside assistance, emergency crash notification and secondary driver (i.e., teenage) monitoring features including notifications for exceeding curfew, vehicle speed and vehicle location limits.

In brake testing, a Forte EX sedan came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet, while a Forte SX Koup turned in a 118-foot effort. Both are slightly better than average for this segment.

Government crash tests of the 2015 Forte sedan saw it earn a top overall score of five stars (out of five), with four stars for overall frontal-impact protection and rollover performance and five stars for overall side-impact protection.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Forte its highest score of "Good" in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset impact test as well for the side-impact, roof-strength and whiplash protection (seatbelts and head restraints) tests. In the agency's small-overlap frontal-offset impact test, however, the Forte scored the second-lowest rating of "Marginal."

The 173-hp four-cylinder in the 2015 Kia Forte EX is one of the stronger engines you'll find in this class. This output doesn't translate to blazing acceleration, but in general, the EX is quicker than the norm. The only downside is that the 2.0-liter sounds and feels a bit buzzy during hard acceleration. The available 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter engine makes for a lively experience in both the hatchback and coupe and is one of the strongest engines you'll find in the class.

The automatic transmission provides smooth gearchanges, and it's surprisingly responsive with downshifts during typical passing and merging situations. The slick-shifting six-speed manual is also quite a bit of fun if you're so inclined.

Most shoppers in this segment will likely be satisfied with the Forte's overall ride quality. But the Forte's suspension is occasionally a bit firm and unrefined. Rougher roads produce a somewhat busy ride, unlike rivals like the Focus and Mazda 3, both of which have a more isolated ride over broken pavement. Those cars are also sportier when going around turns; the Forte feels steady, but not particularly engaging.

Far from being an economy car stuffed with gadgets, the new Kia Forte boasts a handsome cabin furnished with quality materials that, in the higher trim levels, would give premium-brand compacts a run for their money. What's more, the Forte's high-tech features are well designed and easy to use. The touchscreen interface, with its large, logically positioned "buttons," is one of the best examples of this technology, regardless of market segment or price range.

Seat comfort front and rear is very good thanks to thick, well-bolstered seats. Even 6-foot adults should be comfortable sitting in back. The Forte sedan is also very generous when it comes to cargo capacity, boasting a trunk capacity of 14.9 cubic feet. The Forte 5 hatchback offers 23.2 cubic feet.

Even the two-door Koup is surprisingly practical, with a 13.3-cubic-foot trunk that rivals many compact sedans. Its backseat is also spacious enough for adults and reasonably easy to reach. Unfortunately, the driver seat is mounted a bit high, and as a result some of our taller editors found it difficult to get comfortable behind the wheel.

If you're a hardcore enthusiast driver, considering a 2015 Kia Forte sedan for its sporty design and available 173-horsepower engine – or the Koup and Forte5 hatchback and their available 201-horsepower engines – you might be disappointed. The Forte has good power and a decent suspension, but it's not as fun to drive as competitors like the Mazda3 and Volkswagen Jetta. However, if you're among the 99 percent of buyers who just want a solid daily driver, the Forte in sedan, coupe and hatchback are all excellent choices. There are multiple features to coddle driver and passenger alike, and there's no doubting that the Koup and Forte5, with their more powerful turbocharged engines, have plenty of scoot, even if their overall driving dynamics aren't on par with cars like the Honda Civic Si or Volkswagen GTI. Regardless, the Forte lineup is a solidly economical choice as a daily driver.

UVO ESERVICESUVO is Kia's integrated telematics and infotainment system, offering a host of cool capabilities, many of them voice-activated. Two neat tricks are how UVO automatically calls 911 using your Bluetooth-connected smartphone if an airbag deploys, and how it lets you send a navigation destination from your computer to the car.FLEXSTEERThe 2015 Kia Forte leverages its electrically assisted power steering to allow drivers three different steering modes between Comfort, Normal and Sport steering modes. Comfort mode feels the least artificial, making small corrections easier and mitigating some of the compromise of efficiency-enhancing electric steering.

Inside the 2015 Kia Forte, you'll find a heavy helping of tech, a side of comfort, and a hint of whimsy thanks to touches like the vertical ripples on the passenger-side dash. It's all very well done. The back seat is on the large size for its class, and it offers the uncommon option of rear-seat heating. Speaking of heat, a heated steering wheel is another Forte option. The trunk is among the category's roomiest, measuring almost 15 cubic feet, and if that's not enough, there's the Forte5 hatchback and its 23 cubic feet.

While the 2015 Kia Forte isn't as flashy as the Hyundai Elantra – its corporate cousin – the Forte will look better over the long run because of it. We like the addition of LED accents in the headlights, and the 2-door Forte Koup and hatchback Forte5 add more style to the lineup, but without undermining the conservative aesthetic. Here, Kia's healthy addiction to category-first features manifests itself in power-folding exterior mirrors, puddle lamps and illuminated door-handle pockets.

The least expensive 2015 Kia Forte LX sedan starts comes standard with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, air conditioning, and a split-folding rear seat, all for a starting price of around $ 16,600. That car also comes with steel wheels, a manual transmission, and without many of the class-leading features. The 2015 Forte Koup and Forte5 start at the EX level, offering more standard equipment like aluminum-alloy wheels and remote keyless entry, albeit at higher prices: $ 19,400 and $ 20,500, respectively. A full complement of active and passive safety features are standard on every Forte.

While Kia has earned a reputation for offering a lot of car for a little money, it's important to remember that a fully loaded 2015 Kia Forte sedan can easily pass $ 26,000, although that does get you a very nicely equipped car that includes dual-zone climate control, navigation, leather seats, and Kia's UVO infotainment system. A loaded Forte Koup is about the same price, but includes Kia's 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 201 horsepower. The Forte5 hatchback comes in even higher, pushing $ 27,000. Higher trim levels also include features like push-button start, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats.

The 2015 Kia Forte sedan comes with a choice of two engines: a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder available only in the LX and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder available in the EX sedan. That 2.0-liter engine serves as the entry-level engine in the Forte Koup 2-door and Forte5 hatchback, while both of those cars have an available 1.6-liter turbocharged engine making 201 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic transmission is either standard or available across the board, while a 6-speed manual is also available on select models. For 2015, Forte fuel economy improved slightly on most models, although it still trails many of today's compact cars.1.8-liter 4-cylinder (Kia Forte Sedan LX)148 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm131 lb-ft of torque @ 4,700 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 25/37 mpg (manual), 26/39 mpg (automatic)2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Kia Forte Sedan EX, Koup EX, Forte5 EX)173 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm154 lb-ft of torque @ 4,700 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/33 mpg (manual Koup), 25/34 (automatic Koup), 25/36 mpg (Sedan), 25/33 (Forte5)1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (Kia Forte Koup SX, Forte5 SX)201 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm195 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750-4,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/29 mpg (manual Koup), 22/30 mpg (automatic Koup), 21/29 (Forte5)

While Kia vehicles aren't the price leaders they once were, their better quality, additional features and improving resale values make them better purchases in the long run. The bare-bones Forte LX sedan's $ 16,600 starting price is one of the lowest in the category, but few of those get made. A more realistic option and better value at a hair over $ 20,000 is the Forte EX sedan, which compares favorably against rivals like the Civic EX. The Forte Koup and Forte5 hatchback start at the nicely equipped EX trim level, at about $ 19,400 and $ 20,500, respectively. However, neither comes standard with the turbocharged engine, which adds $ 2,000 to the Koup 2-door and $ 1,200 to the Forte5. Before buying, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying. On the resale front, the Forte models are expected to have below-average residual values.

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