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2016 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$15,990–$17,700 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Forte Kia
(124 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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Practical

She's ok I mean she gets me where I need to go but not in style. Inside is bomb af but exterior could use some work.

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

I love my car something that I can count on to and from work and something that will allow me to just 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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Truly a great economic car

I love this car. It is great for my "get to and from" work/school car. I would totally recommend friends to go here and buy a car. They work with everyone will all types of financial backgrounds.

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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So far, I'm loving my Kia Forte Hatchback

I wanted something small and fuel efficient that felt fun to drive and this is it. The MPG is hitting right around 34 and it has all the bells and whistles that I was looking for (bluetooth interface and satellite radio).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2016 KIA Forte5

Love the design and handling of this car. Hands free phone and voice commands were an added bonus I wasn't even looking for. Beautiful interior with plenty of room, even in the back seats. Great car so far.

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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Just what I was looking for. Great gas mileage

I seen the car on the website. called the dealership and set up an appointment to check out the car. they had the car in the garage ready for me to take it for a ride.paperwork went fast and Josh got me out of there with my brand-new car. Love how it handles and the look of it.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Biggest mistake

I purchased my 2016 Kia Forte5 LX in April of 2016. In 11 months my vehicle dropped $11,000 in value. Nobody told me that the Kia bumper to bumper warranty is non transferable and the power train warranty gets cut in half after the first owner. This vehicle has the absolute worst handling of any vehicle I've ever owned, including my high school beater Ford Escort Pony. If you hit a pothole or a dip in the highway you feel like you're losing control of the vehicle. The Forte5 has a decent amount of zip but you pay for it with a maximum 33 mpg on the highway, 28 in town. I will never buy a Kia again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Individual

This is my first Kia, and I am quite pleased with the appearance and how it drives. I feel I made a good choice.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

This car is everything I could ask for in a smaller car. Comfort , performance, quality and affordable.

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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Forte

Very comfortable and rides nice. Adjusts for my height and kids have room with car seats. Gas mileage appears to be great as well.

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