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2017 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$16,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Forte Kia
(606 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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New car experience for a true Korean import

Nice car could be excellent if offering more for the money nice strong 4 cylinder,6 speed auto shift,4 wheel abs disc brakes,needs the alloy wheel option , this lx mid range model interior is drab, needs the cruise control option ,5 door model does not offer a roof rack even as an option, would look at cars that offer more for the price

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bryan's new Kia

This vehicle is great on gas, been averaging 35-40 MPG. It handles great, solid and comfortable. My 1st time owning a Kia. I will buy again.

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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Excellent Value highly recommended

I have never owned a Kia until now. To be honest I was sceptical. But after doing my research and test driving many of it's competitors I kept coming back to the Kia Forte. This car is an excellent value for it's cost. So far I have zero complaints. The real kicker is that this car has exceeded my expectations. People say well it's a Kia and I just smile and say yes it is and I am more than satisfied with it.

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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Very impressed!!

Runs very smooth, handles very well, comfortable, very spacious trunk, and auto transmission shifts well with no slips (like some cheaper cars). Well worth the money, very impressed!!

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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Wonderful driving experience

I can't keep my kids out of it. They literally cry if we say they can't drive. (These are ADULT CHILDREN!) So, when they are ready they will definitely purchase a Forte.

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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Great car for the money

Bought this car based on ratings, looks, and reliability, and price. Have owned this car for 6 months and absolutely thrilled with the purchase. Highly recommend this vehicle.

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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Realable

This care meets my needs. It is very stylish, has a lot a room and most important it saves a lot of gas. Very inexpensive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Easiest purchase with most bells and whistles

I LOVE my Kia Forte! She is sporty, roomy, gets great gas mileage, has terrific dashboard details, and a terrific touch screen. The reverse camera is a great feature and I love the automatically folding side mirrors. More importantly, I love the options of selecting regular to economy to sport engine driving options and being able to drive the car in a standard option, particularly during bad weather when I want more handling control.

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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Perfect

Everything I was looking for and then some. From the inside to the out! It's perfect for me and my needs! THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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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Great car for the price

First got to say im a ford guy, but im a middle class working husband and wife with 4 kids so value comes first. Before this year we have never owned anyrhing with less then 100,000 miles. And we went out over 2 weeks and bought 2 2017 kia fortes with under 7000 miles on them. So for us these are brand new and for 26000 for 2 new cars is great. Lots of things to love about these little cars. I dont have any complaints yet but i might after a few years ill just have to wait and see but now 5 stars all the way

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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