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I Love My KIA Forte 5 Door EX Hatchback
Robert Tishkevich, 01/19/2016
2015 Kia Forte Forte5 EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Let me start by saying I LOVE my 2015 Forte Hatchback. It's probably the best car I ever owned. Are there things about it I don't like? Yes, that's why I only gave it 4 stars (didn't know how to give it 4 1/2 stars). Having said that, I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
PROS
1. This is the 2nd KIA I've owned and both of them have been perfect mechanically. I haven't had one … mechanical issue. It just cannot get any better than that. I also know two other people who had KIAs for at least 3 years and neither one of them had a single mechanical problem.
2. The car is sleek and people constantly tell me how cool it looks. I love looking at it every time I approach my car.
3. It's extremely comfortable and I thoroughly enjoy driving it. Is it fun to drive? I think so.
4. The A/C system works great in a very hot, southern climate. It even came with front seats which can be heated (I don't need that where I live) and/or cooled.
5. The UVO system is terrific and very easy to use.
6. The instrument panel is clear, easy to read, and very informative. I could do almost everything I wanted without ever looking at the manual.
7. I love my Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
8. Lots of storage space with 5 door Hatchback plus the special storage container under the normal floor in the rear is very handy.
9. My KIA dealer treats the customers like gold.
10. Very affordable but it has the quality of a more expensive car.
11. Very good highway mileage
12. Nobody beats the KIA warranty. I feel great because I had no problems, but if I did, it's always covered under the warranty.
CONS
1. Wind noise, especially on the highway (seems to be a problem with KIAs)
2. Poor city stop and go mileage. Maybe it's because I'm always taking very short trips with lots of traffic lights where I accelerate briskly? It's hard to tell if it's my driving style or the vehicle. I think it's a combination of both.
3. The standard tires are just OK but very noisy. I'm used to riding on Michelins which are far superior.
4. The instrument panel is very cool but one gauge says MPH instead of MPG for the average miles per gallon
5. With one exception the navigation system works great, plus it has a large, easy to read screen. That one exception,unless I have a specific address to punch in, is it's often difficult to find what I'm looking for . For some unknown reason it's hard to find venues. In other words, it isn't user friendly.
FAQ
What is a good price for a used 2015 Kia Forte?
- According to Edmunds.com's True Market Value calculations, the retail price of a used 2015 Kia Forte's most popular trim, the LX, in great condition with 96,000 miles on its odometer, is $12,487. Prices vary by trim, region and options included. Learn more
What are the EPA fuel economy estimates for the Forte LX sedan?
- 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). Learn more
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