Is the 2015 Kia Forte a good car?
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How do people like the 2015 Kia Forte?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2015 Kia Forte and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2015 Forte 4.2 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2015 Forte.
Review
At the time I was looking for a used vehicle to purchase after I seen how cheap KIA's were and the warranty they came with I decided to purchase one. I bought this vehicle from my local KIA dealership on 7/10/2015 brand new off the lot. This car has a nice list of features/options you are able to get and customize like any other car. I was always a ford vehicle customer in the past until I purchase a 2010 CHEVY Malibu (JUNK) which was a complete nightmare I hated that car so I end up trading it for this. I purchased the EX Trim of the Forte, because of the options I seen on the car I was impressed with the price value of the sticker. Comparing to other compact cars this is a great value that not many can compete with. Pros: -Warranty- (Keep this in mind if you are purchasing a KIA dealers may try to add on extras not needed) 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty 5-year/100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan -Luxury Side- Automatic Folding Mirrors Push Button Start Heated/Air Cooling Driver Seat Heated Passenger Seats Dual Climate Control -Technology Side- Back Up Camera Satellite Radio UVO System (AMAZING) Navigation With the UVO System you can log into your account and see your driving score and base on the score it will give you tips. -Performance- Handles Great around turns 2.0L Engine Gas Direct Injection Highway Driving I have seen 34 MPG Around my area is rural I usually get approximately 29-32 MPG Cons: Acceleration is a bit slow at times It would be pretty cool if the GPS screen is a pinch to zoom type of screen Feature list on website is limited even for the ex trim Wish it had some interior lighting for at night like on most the newer ford cars Resale Value isn't all that great on KIA's Carpet Floor Mats is a option that should be standard not paying extra for it (Pay $75 for it) Back up camera can be a bit foggy at times
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Is the 2015 Kia Forte safe?
The 2015 Kia Forte earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.5 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2015 Kia Forte?
Available Kia Forte 2015 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe, Koup
Available Trims: LX, EX, S, Koup EX, Koup SX, SX, Forte5 EX, Forte5 SX
Exterior Colors: Aurora Black, Silky Silver, Snow White Pearl, Bright Silver, Deep Sea Blue, Clear White, Steel Blue, Ebony Black, Crimson Red, Graphite Steel, Titanium, Currant Red, Titanium Bronze, Desert Sand, Garnet Red, Spicy Red, Abyss Blue, Gravity Blue, Phantom Gray, Corsa Blue, Dark Cherry, Metal Bronze, Bronze, Metallic Bronze, Racing Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Gunmetal Grey
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Gray cloth, Black premium cloth, Gray premium cloth, Stone cloth, Black leather, Gray leather, Coffee cloth, Stone premium cloth, Black Sport leather
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Bluetooth, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Trip Computer, Back-up camera, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Auto Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Driver Seat, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cooled Seats, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Navigation, Remote Start, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Engine
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
