Automotive
journalists say the 2015 Kia Forte is a good value that
offers comfortable seating, a roomy cabin and trunk as well as an abundance of
tech features.
The
2015 Kia Forte sedan comes
standard with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that reviewers say provides
enough power for city driving. The Forte Koup and Forte5 hatchback models come
standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and are available with a
1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which some critics say is one of
the strongest in the class. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the
base model, and a six-speed automatic is available. The 2015 Forte earns up to
an EPA-estimated 26/39 mpg city/highway with the base engine and automatic
transmission, which is good for the class. Auto journalists are divided over
the Forte’s performance. Some think it has decent power, while others say the
steering feels numb and the handling is not nearly as sporty as in some rivals.
Reviewers
think the 2015 Kia Forte has a
top-notch interior that’s well-designed with quality materials. They add that
it has a wide array of high-tech features for an affordable small car,
including an intuitive infotainment system. They say the sedan’s seats are
comfortable, especially in the back, and that legroom is plentiful throughout
the cabin. Critics also say the Forte has a large
cargo area for the class. Standard features include satellite radio, USB and
auxiliary inputs, Bluetooth and a four-speaker stereo. Optional features
include navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker stereo,
a rearview camera, HD Radio, heated front and rear seats and Kia’s UVO infotainment system.
Reviews
"With strong fuel economy, interior
space, value, and an impressive list of available features that is almost
unheard of in this segment, the Kia
is a strong contender in its class. While we'd prefer the Kia to drive a
little more enthusiastically, that's simply not a priority for most prospective
owners." -- Motor Trend
"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 ‘A’ rating from our staff as a result. And the 2015 Forte keeps
that ball rolling. Pick the Forte and you get a fair price, peppy acceleration,
generous standard features and a comfortable cabin with high-quality
materials." – Edmunds
“Put together, the Forte lineup is a strong
competitor against established names like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and
Ford Focus. One thing's certain: The Forte makes picking a good compact car
that much harder." -- Kelley Blue Book
"Since arriving on U.S. shores back in
1991, Kia has rapidly
evolved from a purveyor of bargain-basement econoboxes into a stylish and fully
modern brand that can compete with the best the mainstream market has to offer.
Perhaps no model is as emblematic of Kia's progress as the latest
Forte, a compact sedan that combines the value for which the automaker has
become known with an attention-grabbing exterior design and a high-quality
cabin." -- Left Lane News
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