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2015 Kia Forte transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2015 Kia Forte uses a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 6 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2015 Kia Forte.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2015 Kia Forte: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
1.6L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
1.6L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD
1.8L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
1.8L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD
2.0L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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