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2010 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$13,695–$14,695 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Forte Kia
(90 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Great car

It has been a great car, though used when I got it. It has been very reliable . With some extra miles and wear & tear. I still like the car so much. Would have no problem owning another.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A small sedan - both sporty and classy!

I have a Forte with the larger engine option and the 'sport' package upgrade. Many other competing brands couldn't give me what I wanted: 4-wheel disc brakes, a powerful engine, leather seating, sun/moon roof, alloy wheels, fat tires -- all in a car that still looks like a classy little sedan, and not like some gaudy 'sports coupe'. My husband hates the stiff 'sport-tuned suspension' but as a driver I feel like this car is *really fun* to drive. When I have to drive other cars with softer suspensions, they now feel vague and slightly hard to control. I would recommend this car to any one who (a) likes to drive (b) likes good value (c) wants a small urban sedan that is not a micro-car. I would also recommend buying a car like this with options/upgrades -- the basic Forte model looks and acts a little frumpy, compared to mine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super reliable and sporty

I just recently purchased this car, and it?s techncially the first car I?ve owned in my name. It?s very comfortable inside and spacious, lots of room for guests and storage. It heats up quickly in the winter, and cools down just as fast, and I love the options I can choose from by pressing buttons on my steering wheel. Really love the sporty engine in this car and it can reach the speed I need to go in just a second or two. I think I may stick to Kia?s for some time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Car Brought for Myself

This car when first look into had all the features I wanted and drove great. After 4 months, engine goes out. 2 months later another part of the engine goes out. I you get this car only go to a Kia dealership to fix because everyone else is clueless. Even then tell them to check Everything. It was awesome for the kinda 6 months that I had it. I loved it but the constant engine problems aren't worth it. I am trading it in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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The car has been so nice. Reliable and excaly what

Car meets all my needs and is a smooth ride. Its needs very little work and has been very dependable. Very spacious and is a pleasure to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

I?ve had my Kia Forte for 8 years now. It has amazing space throughout the vehicle. The trunk is wonderful especially when you go on vacation. I don?t have many complaints about the car except the seats are not comfortable at all! Especially if you are driving for a long distance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great little car

I loved this little car. It let me have fun driving without having to do much to it. It was great on gas and did everything well, any season.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable car good value and gas mileage.

I have owned the car for 8 years and had no major problems. Great value for the money but it doesn't have much acceleration power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth the purchase

This car is great on gas mileage and really reliable. Personally. Did have some mechanical issues from time to time, but all were cheap repairs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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For the money it's a good carto drive

Great on gas. Like the design and look also runs good . Reliable car Hard to brake down I tinted it looks great and aggressive car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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