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2015 Kia Forte

Sedan · 2015–2024 · Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
ForteForte5Forte Koup

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 Forte trims

EXLX
Price
Starting MSRP$19,390from $15,890
Powertrain
Engine2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder1.8L Multipoint Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder
Horsepower173 hp145 hp
Torque154 lb-ft130 lb-ft
TransmissionSportmatic6-Speed Automatic: Sportmatic
6-Speed Manual: —
Gears66
DrivetrainFwd6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual
Fuel economy (combined)29 mpg6-Speed Automatic: 31 mpg
6-Speed Manual: 30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55
Trunk14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft
Ground clearance5.3 in5.3 in
Length179.5 in179.5 in
Curb weight3,029 lb6-Speed Automatic: 2,983 lb
6-Speed Manual: 2,937 lb
Tech
TouchscreenOptional—
Apple CarPlayOptional—
Android AutoOptional—
Digital gauge clusterOptional—
Speakers64 + option
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionCloth + option
Heated seatsOptional—
Climate zones1 + option1
Remote startOptionalOptional
Exterior
Wheels16 in + option15 in + option
Packages and options (36)
EXLX
EX 17-Inch Alloy Wheels and UVO eServices Infotainment System Package $2,700Optional—
EX Premium Package $2,400Optional—
EX Technology Package $2,400Optional—
LX 16-Inch Alloy Wheels and UVO eServices Infotainment System Package $900—Optional
LX Popular Package $900—Optional
Protection Package $175OptionalOptional
6-Speed Automatic Transmission Package —Optional
Mud Guards $95OptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptional
Rear Spoiler $295OptionalOptional
16" Alloy Wheel $300—Optional
Spare Tire $100—Optional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350OptionalOptional
Cargo Hook $20OptionalOptional
Cargo Mat $95OptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $80OptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $120OptionalOptional
Remote Start (Key Start) $495OptionalOptional
Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $495Optional—
Abyss Blue OptionalOptional
Aurora Black $100OptionalOptional
Bright Silver OptionalOptional
Crimson Red OptionalOptional
Desert Sand —Optional
Graphite Steel Optional—
Snow White $100OptionalOptional
Steel Blue OptionalOptional
Black Knit and TriCot Cloth —Optional
Black Knit and Woven Cloth Optional—
Black Leather Optional—
Gray Knit and TriCot Cloth —Optional
Gray Knit and Woven Cloth Optional—
Gray Leather Optional—
Gray Woven Cloth —Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Other, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Forte 2017–2024 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 025
2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 363
2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 StandardStandard 127
2021 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 OptionalStandard 268
2020 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 StandardNo 076
2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 2147
2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 3136
2017 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 3303
2017 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWDNot Rated NoNo 10
2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 1135
2016 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWDNot Rated NoNo 1137
2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 1260
2015 Kia Forte 5 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 1260
2015 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWDNot Rated NoNo 1260

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2024ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 26–32
2024Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 34
2023ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 26–32
2023Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 34
2022ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 26–33
2022Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2021ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 28–33
2021Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2020ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 28–33
2020Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2019ForteAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 31–34
2019Forte FEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2018ForteAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 28–32
2018Forte 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 25–28
2017ForteAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 28–32
2017Forte 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 25–28
2017Forte KoupAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 26–28
2016ForteAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 28–30
2016Forte 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 24–28
2016Forte KoupAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 24–28
2015ForteAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L		 29–30
2015Forte 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 24–28
2015Forte KoupAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 24–28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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