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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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Excellent Vehicle So Far...

I've never owned a Kia anything before, so owning this Forte is very nice. The seating is great, with enough space in the back so that additional passengers won't feel squished. "Bucket Seats" are uncomfortable to me, and the Forte's seats are flat enough to be comfortable. Also, I love the amenities: the rear-camera view, the mp3/aux outputs, Bluetooth, excellent suspension, good acceleration...really, there's honestly a lot of positive things I could say about the car. I'm really enjoying it, and plan to keep it for a long time.

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

Great deal for the price, absolutely amazed with my new ride! Love the value and gas mileage as well! Radio sounds good for factory! Plenty of options for the package on 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia Forte

great mpg it is a good ride for such a small car I drive 100 miles a day and average 40 miles to the gallon driving in country at 55-60 mph

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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Large interior and big trunk.

Looks small but has lots of space inside. Very comfortable. Good performance. Lots of helpful features. Used it for grocery shopping, long distance trips. Hauling computers to LAN parties etc...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Not Bad....Not Bad at All

I have now had this car for a month, and I really like it so far. I'm getting great mileage compared to my previous car (old car 18mpg all around, new car 26-29 city - 35-39hwy) and it really helps when having to fill up. I have gone through just a full tank in 3 weeks - getting 340 miles per tank or so depending on if I drive it like a jerk which I rarely do. Only negative is that the salesman told me that the car had Kia's EVO system in it, and it does not. Just the standard touch screen which isn't a huge deal to me. Overall impressed, and happy with this car.

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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Without a doubt, the best car I’ve ever owned.

A five star rating for comfort, performance and styling. Nearly maintenance free. My 2016 Forte 5 EX is a keeper. Great value for the money.

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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Love my wife’s car

I’mMuscle car kinda guy, but my wife’s little 2016 Kia Forte is something else! I love the gas mileage it gets not to mention the hidden power when you put it in sports mode!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect for my 45 minute commute to work.

So reliable. Gas mileage is great. Trunk space is amazing. Had no issues going on 3 years now. Do wish I paid attention if there was Cruz control is my only complaint.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not worth the money and check the value before you

I bought this car and am making huge payments on it, when I wanted to trade it in for something it wasn't even half the value of what it was worth, it was 17000 dollars and we have to pay 31000 because of interest which make our payments 445 a month and when we wanted something better they said if the car was in immaculate condition it would only be worth 7000 dollars like really. The first time we road it on the expressway we could hear the wind coming in from the outside, and then 2 months after driving it we needed coolant, come to find out 2 years later and when our warranty was almost up we had a bad water pump, I would prefer an older Pontiac sunfire because that car lasted me more than 400000 miles on it, I think this one will only last 150000 because at 61000 it seems the transmission is going bad already and it just seems like its about to fall apart do not get this car even if it's the only one you get approved for!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car

This car is a really reliable car with great gas mileage. I put a lot of miles on the car so far, and it continues to work great for me. It can be tricky in the rain or snow, but what car isn?t? It really has been a safe and easy car to drive.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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