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2015 Kia Forte Koup
2015 Kia Forte Koup Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,590 - $21,590
Original MSRP:
$17,698 - $20,368
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2015 Kia Forte Koup Review
The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door is a 4-door, 5-passenger new hatchback that is carried over from 2014. The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door is available in two models, the
Forte5 EX and the Forte5 SX. All 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door models have a 2.0-liter, 173 hp engine and a 6-speed
shiftable automatic transmission. The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door averages 25 mpg city and over 30 MPG highway. The 2015
Kia Forte 5-Door carries a 60,000/60 month basic warranty.
The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door models come with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2015 Kia models includes a remote start (push-button start), a Protection package and a rear bumper applique.
The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door is a new car under $20,000 with a starting price of $18,590.
The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door models come with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2015 Kia models includes a remote start (push-button start), a Protection package and a rear bumper applique.
The 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door is a new car under $20,000 with a starting price of $18,590.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 20V750000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | DEC 01, 2020 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Number of Units Affected | 294756 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| Consequence | An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC200 |
2015 Kia Forte Koup Models & Prices
2015 Kia Forte Koup EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man EX | $18,590 | $17,698 | $289 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto EX | $19,590 | $18,653 | $304 / Month* | |
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2015 Kia Forte Koup SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Cpe Man SX | $20,590 | $19,428 | $317 / Month* | |
| 2dr Cpe Auto SX | $21,590 | $20,368 | $332 / Month* | |
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2015 Kia Forte Koup Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • |
| Black Door Handles | • | |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | • | • |
| Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | |
| Black Side Windows Trim | • | • |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | • | • |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | • | • |
| Chrome Door Handles | • | |
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | • | • |
| Front Fog Lamps | • | • |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | |
| Light Tinted Glass | • | • |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | |
| Steel Spare Wheel | • | • |
| Tires: P205/55R16 | • | |
| Tires: P225/40R18 | • | |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | • | • |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • |
| Wheels: 6.5J x 16" Alloy | • | |
| Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Alloy | • |
INTERIOR Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Seatback Storage Pocket | • | • |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • |
| 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | • | • |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | • | • |
| Air Filtration | • | • |
| Analog Appearance | • | • |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | • | • |
| Cloth Seat Trim | • | • |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | • | • |
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • |
| Driver Seat | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Windows | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | • | • |
| Front Cupholder | • | • |
| Front Map Lights | • | • |
| Front Sport Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • |
| Illuminated Glove Box | • | • |
| Immobilizer | • | |
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents | • | |
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents | • | |
| Leather Gear Shifter Material | • | • |
| Leather Steering Wheel | • | • |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • |
| Manual Air Conditioning | • | • |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • |
| Outside Temp Gauge | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • |
| Power Door Locks | • | • |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | • | |
| Rear Cupholder | • | • |
| Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins | • | • |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | • |
| Seats w/Cloth Back Material | • | • |
| Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | • |
| Smart Device Integration | • | |
| Trip Computer | • | • |
| Vinyl Door Trim Insert | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | • | • |
| 4.19 Axle Ratio | • | |
| 4.47 Axle Ratio | • | |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • |
| Engine: 1.6L Turbo DOHC CVVT | • | |
| Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC CVVT | • | |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | |
| Sport Tuned Suspension | • | |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive | • | • |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Manual | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • |
| Back-Up Camera | • | |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 LCD Monitor In The Front | • | |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | • | • |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control | • | |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation and Internal Memory | • | |
| Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite Audio System -inc: SIRIUSXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 4 speakers w/tweeter speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted Bluetooth and audio controls | • | • |
2015 Kia Forte Koup Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| EX | SX | |
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| EX PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets, 10-way power, Immobilizer, Heated Front Seats, Push Button Start w/Smart Key, Door Handle Pocket Light, Ventilated Driver's Seat, Perimeter Approach Lighting, Under o/s mirror, 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Homelink | • | |
| EX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Navigation w/HD Radio Technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, HID Headlights, LED Taillights, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, center console rear vents | • | |
| SX PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Ventilated Driver's Seat, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Front Seats, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Homelink | • | |
| SX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Navigation w/HD Radio Technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, HID Headlights, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, center console rear vents | • | |
| UVO ESERVICES W/REAR CAMERA DISPLAY | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| EX | SX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| EX | SX | |
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| CARGO HOOK (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW* | • | • |
| CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • |
| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • |
| EC MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (PIO) | • | • |
| MUDGUARDS (PIO) | • | • |
| PROTECTION PACKAGE (PIO) | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) | • | • |
| REAR SPOILER (PIO) | • | • |
| REMOTE START (PIO) | • | |
| REMOTE START (PUSH-BUTTON START) (PIO) | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| ABYSS BLUE | • | • |
| AURORA BLACK | • | • |
| BRIGHT SILVER Build Out: 08/01/2004 | • | • |
| GRAPHITE STEEL | • | • |
| RACING RED | • | |
| SILKY SILVER Available: 08/01/2004 | • | |
| SILKY SILVER Available: 08/01/2014 | • | |
| SNOW WHITE PEARL | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • |
| BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • |
| GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |
| GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • |
2015 Kia Forte Koup Technical Specifications
Brakes
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11 | 11.8 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 | 10.3 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 13.3 | 13.3 |
Engine
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 | 1.6 L/97 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 173 @ 6500 | 201 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 154 @ 4700 | 195 @ 1750 |
Exterior Dimensions
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 178.3 | 178.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.1 | 70.1 |
Fuel Tank
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/55HR16 | P225/40HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55HR16 | P225/40HR18 |
Transmission
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.9 | 55.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 92.3 | 91.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.4 | 36.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.9 | 35.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53 | 53 |
Weight Information
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2820 | 2925 |
2015 Kia Forte Koup Safety Features
Safety Features
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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