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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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Very happy

Love it. Still can't believe I own a new car. Haven't taken the inside tag off. I love the color and the new smell.

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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Most Reliable

This car is more comfortable for my needs and more thrifty than the previous one I had, I am happy to have acquired 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First brand new vehicle

So far the car has met all of my needs and it is the first time with a car that I can't think of anything I need for this car it has an aux, usb, Bluetooth, and much more.

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

I purchased the Kia Forte lx 2017 black This car runs so smooth . Fix in small part spacing. Love the exterior. and best part gas saving .

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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Affordable and reliable with great service.

This car is affordable with great service at the Kia dealership. I love the Bluetooth option, which makes calls and listening to music from my phone's playlist virtually hands-free. Nice interior and exterior that is sleek with a modest sporty vibe. Satisfied with my purchase.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia's are great cars!

This is my 4th Kia. All have gone over 200,000 miles with NO major breakdowns! That's why I keep going back to Kia!

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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Nice and roomie

I love this car, it is way better than the one I had before which was a chevy cruze, I love the color and how it drives, it is a standard type transmission.

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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2017 Kia Forte

I loved my 2014 Rio but my 2017 Forte is awesome. The more I drive it, the more I love it. It's quieter than my Rio and though my gas milage was pretty good with it, my Forte is even better getting in the upper 30s vs upper 20s to lower 30s with my Rio. I've not put 500 on the Forte yet so can't say a lot on maintenance yet. There wasn't a problem with the Rio (which was bought used). I was just exploring to see if I could get my interest rate down.

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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Forte

Car has awesome gas mileage, and moves with ease. It was a much better choice than my gas hog mercury mountaineer.

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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Bought a Forte, our other car is a Soul.

I like everything about the Forte, except slight problem with my head touches above the door when getting in. Problem solved by sliding the seat back because my wife drove it last. Once inside there are NO PROBLEMS with headroom. I am 5ft 10in tall. Bought it for my wife so she has no problems..... so I can't really complain. It's a great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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