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MADE FOR The Fun in Functional

Technology and comfort that flexes its athletic side.

Explore Forte5

  • Made for SECOND GLANCES

    Front Design

    Great design can always be greater. It’s in that spirit that we reimagined the front of the Forte5 to appear sleeker and more sophisticated, courtesy of a redesigned front bumper, grille and headlights.

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  • Made for MEMORABLE GOODBYES

    Rear Design

    Leave a lasting impression. The rear of the 2017 Forte5 gets a dash of sporty styling with the available integrated dual exhaust and rear diffuser.

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  • Made for A DASH OF FLASH

    Wheels

    Any wheel will take you places — these will do it in style. We’ve redesigned the wheels, including a new 18” alloy option, so that they’re sportier and more aggressive.

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  • Made for BRILLIANT INNOVATION

    Dynamic Lighting

    Available LED positioning lights add to your Forte’s distinctive style and help others see you. Helping you see are the available Xenon HID headlights.

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  • Made for BEAUTY ON THE INSIDE

    Cockpit

    The 2017 Forte5 is a stunner, inside and out. From the new seating patterns to the enhanced interior trim, you’ll be surrounded in style during every commute.

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  • Made for SEAMLESS SOUNDTRACKS

    Multimedia

    With the standard 7-inch display audio infotainment system, easily connect your music via Bluetooth®1. Just say the word. Plus, finding your way has never been more intuitive because you can navigate simply using your voice with the available multimedia interface with navigation2

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  • Made for TAILORED TEMPERATURE

    Climate

    Comfort, your way. With available dual-zone automatic climate control, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats and air-cooled front seats, driving in comfort is easier than ever.

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  • Made for QUICK ESCAPES

    Convenience

    Get on your way in a snap. With your Forte’s available Smart key, get behind the wheel and on the road without fumbling for keys with the convenience of push-button start.

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Made for DRIVING WITH SPIRIT

Tap into performance anytime you want with the available 201HP 1.6L turbo GDI engine with smooth shifting via a 7-speed dual-clutch, Sportmatic automatic transmission.

Made for DRIVING YOUR WAY

Customize your drive. Available drive mode select adjusts power, steering and the transmission to adapt to the ever-changing conditions around you. Normal mode is for day-to-day driving, Eco prioritizes fuel efficiency and Sport provides a more aggressive, performance-focused drive.

Made for THE NICK OF TIME

We’ve got your back — and your front and sides. The 2017 Forte5 protects you and your passengers with advanced dual front, side impact and curtain airbags with finely tuned sensors for the best possible performance. Combined, they help protect you in collisions big and small.

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Made for BETTER CONTROL

The world is unpredictable. The Forte5 reacts accordingly with active safety features like vehicle stability management, hill assist control, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. They all come standard with the 2017 Forte5.

Feature Highlights

  • Rearview Camera

    Rearview Camera

    With the standard rearview camera, you’ll be pulling off the perfect park the first time, every time3.

  • Power Sunroof

    Power Sunroof

    Open up the cabin, enjoy the weather or just take in the view with the available power sunroof.

  • Android Auto

    Android Auto®

    Available Android Auto®5 smartphone integration4 pairs with your Android device, giving you easy access to great Google features, like Maps, Music and voice control.

  • Blind Spot Detection

    Blind Spot Detection

    Helping you stay aware of your surroundings, available blind spot detection will give you a visual and audible alert if another vehicle is detected3.

  • Lane-Keeping Assist System

    Lane-Keeping Assist System

    Drift outside your lane without signaling, and the available lane-keeping assist system will provide you with visual and audible alerts. If there’s no correction, it will automatically steer you back into your lane3.

  • LCD Instrumentation

    LCD Instrumentation

    The available 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster keeps you in the know about your speed, fuel level and other key vehicle information at a glance.

Model Range

LX+
LX+ MT

 

  • 164 HP | 151 lb. ft.
  • Bluetooth® hands-free cell phone connectivity
  • 7-inch Display Audio with Android Auto®
  • Heated sideview mirrors
  • Rearview camera

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LX+
LX+ AT

 

  • 164 HP | 151 lb. ft.
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
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EX
EX AT

 

  • 164 HP | 151 lb. ft.
  • Smart key with push-button start
  • 16" alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power folding sideview mirrors

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EX
EX Luxury

 

  • 164 HP | 151 lb. ft.
  • Blind spot detection
  • Power sunroof
  • Leather seats
  • Heated steering wheel

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SX
SX AT

 

  • 201 HP | 195 lb. ft.
  • Xenon HID headlights
  • Multimedia interface with navigation
  • Lane-keep assist system
  • Air-cooled front seats

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Exterior Colours

Snow White Pearl

Snow White Pearl (P)

Ultra Silver

Ultra Silver (M)

Aurora Black

Aurora Black

Steel Blue

Steel Blue (M)*

Temptation Red

Temptation Red (M)*

Urban Grey

Urban Grey (M)^

Azure Blue

Azure Blue (M)^

Radiant Red

Radiant Red (M)^

M = Metallic paint
P = Pearl paint
* Available on LX and EX models only.
^ Available on SX models only.

Interior Colours

LX+ Black Cloth

LX+ Black Cloth

EX Black Cloth

EX Black Cloth

Black Leather

Black Leather

Features

  • FeatureLX+EXSX
    15" steel wheels with covers --
    16" alloy wheels- -
    17" machined-finish alloy wheels-LUX-
    18" machined-finish alloy wheels-- 
    195/65 R15 tires --
    205/55 R16 tires- -
    215/45 R17 tires-LUX-
    225/40 R18 tires-- 
    Electronic power steering   
    Tire mobility kit  -
    Compact spare tire-- 
    Projection headlights  -
    LED positioning lights-  
    Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights-- 
    Headlight escort function   
    Fog lights   
    LED light bar taillights-- 
    Power sideview mirrors   
    Heated sideview mirrors   
    LED sideview mirror signal repeaters-  
    Body coloured sideview mirrors  -
    Piano black sideview mirrors-- 
    Body coloured door handles --
    Chrome door handles- -
    Piano black door handles-- 
    Chrome trim-  
    Power sunroof-LUX 
    Windshield wiper de-icer   
    Solar glass   
    Power folding sideview mirrors-  
    Sport front bumper-- 
    Sport grille-- 
    Rear spoiler-- 
    Stainless steel exhaust tip (single)- -
    Dual stainless steel exhaust tips-- 
    Splash guards   
    - = Not available, LUX = Luxury package
  • FeatureLX+EXSX
    Air conditioning   
    Dual-zone automatic climate control-  
    Automatic headlights   
    AM/FM/MP3/satellite radio6   
    Bluetooth® hands-free cell phone connectivity1   
    6-speakers   
    7-inch Display Audio  -
    Multimedia interface with navigation2-- 
    Android Auto® smartphone integration4, 5   
    LCD instrument cluster  -
    Supervision instrument cluster-LUX 
    Trip computer   
    Tilt and telescopic steering column   
    Steering wheel-mounted cruise control   
    Steering wheel-mounted audio controls   
    Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters-- 
    Power windows   
    Express down driver window --
    Express up/down front windows-  
    Obstacle-detecting front windows   
    Power door locks   
    Two-turn driver side unlock --
    Central door lock   
    Remote keyless entry with panic function --
    Smart Key with push-button start-  
    AUX and USB input ports   
    Sliding centre armrest-  
    Rear centre armrest   
    Auto-dimming rearview mirror-  
    Illuminated vanity mirrors   
    Glove box illumination   
    Drive Mode Select (Eco/Sport/Normal)-  
    - = Not available, LUX = Luxury package, AT = Automatic transmission
  • FeatureLX+EXSX
    Cloth seats --
    Premium cloth seats- -
    Leather seats-LUX 
    Heated front seats   
    Heated rear seats-LUX 
    Air-cooled front seats-- 
    Heated steering wheel-LUX 
    Height adjustable driver seat   
    10-way adjustable driver's seat-LUX 
    Driver’s seat memory function-LUX 
    60:40 folding rear seats   
    Soft-touch door panels-  
    Leather-wrapped steering wheel-  
    Leather-wrapped gear shift knob-  
    Alloy pedals-- 
    - = Not available, LUX = Luxury package
  • FeatureLX+EXSX
    Dual advanced front airbags   
    Dual front side-mounted impact airbags   
    Dual side curtain airbags   
    4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)   
    Electronic stability control (ESC)   
    Vehicle stability management (VSM)   
    Hill-assist control (HAC)   
    Rearview camera3   
    Blind spot detection3-LUX 
    Lane-keep assist system3-- 
    Impact sensing auto door unlock   
    - = Not available, LUX = Luxury package

Specifications

  • 2.0L GDI
    1.6L T-GDI
    Type
    2.0L, GDI Inline 4-cylinder, all aluminum1.6L, Turbo-GDI Inline 4-cylinder, all aluminum
    Valve Train
    DOHC, 16 valve, Dual-cam variable valve timing (D-CVVT)
    Horsepower
    164 hp @ 6,200 rpm201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
    Torque
    151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm
    Intake
    Variable Intake System (VIS)
    Compression Ratio
    11.5:19.5:1
    Fuel Management
    Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
    Transmission
    6-speed manual;
    Available 6-speed Sportmatic automatic    		7-speed dual-clutch automatic
    Fuel Economy, 5 cycle testing, L/100km (City/Highway)
     Manual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
    2.0L GDI9.8 / 7.39.4 / 7.0
    1.6L T-GDI-9.4 / 7.9
  • Dimensions, mm (in.)
    Wheelbase2,700 (106.3)
    Length4,350 (171.3)
    Width1,780 (70.1)
    Height1,450 (57.1)
    Ground clearance140 (5.5)
    Head room (front/rear)1,000 / 983 (39.3 / 38.7)
    Hip room (front/rear)1,366 / 1,348 (53.8 / 53.1)
    Shoulder room (front/rear)1,424 / 1,395 (56.1 / 54.9)
    Leg room (front/rear)1,073 / 913 (42.2 / 35.9)
    Capacities, L (cu. ft.)
    Interior volume2,780 (98)
    Interior volume with sunroof2,740 (97)
    Cargo capacity657 (23.2)
    Fuel tank capacity, L50
  • Curb Weight, kg (lb.)
     LX & EXSX
    Manual Transmission1,308-1,367 (2,884 - 3,014)-
    Automatic Transmission1,328-1,387 (2,928 - 3,058)1,375 - 1,412 (3,031 - 3,113)
  • Body & Chassis
    LayoutFront engine, front wheel drive
    Body typeUnibody
    Front suspensionMacPherson struts, coil springs and gas shock absorber
    Rear suspensionCoupled torsion beam axle with gas shock absorber
    SteeringElectric power steering
  • Brakes
    Type4-wheel disc
    ABS4-sensor, 4-channel
    Front, mm (in.)280 (11.0) vented discs; SX: 300 (11.8) vented discs
    Rear, mm (in.)262 (10.3) solid discs

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  • 1 - The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A compatible Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth hands-free wireless technology.
  • 2 - When equipped with the navigation system, French voice commands may be limited.
  • 3 - Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving and are not a substitute for safe driving practices. Some features may have technological limitations. For additional information regarding the various features, including their limitations and restrictions, please refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
  • 4 - Compatible smartphone required. Data rates may apply, please check with your wireless service provider.
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