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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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Daughter pleased with her car

Purchased vehicle from Shawnee Mission Kia and had a very good experience. Car runs well and daughter loves it. Great gas mileage, handles well and roomy. Have bought KIA in the past and they are good cars.

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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All the car you need to get from A to B

I bought the 2017 Kia Forte because I liked my mom's 2016 Kia Forte so much. This car has just the right amount of creature comforts at just the right price. The LX version I bought has the basic safety features like alarm, airbags, and ABS while also sporting a CD player, Sirus satellite radio receiver and Bluetooth for phone calls and music streaming. Toyota use to be the value brand to buy but their prices have become bloated in the last decade or so as more people flocked to their dealerships. Hyundai and Kia however offer the same level of workmanship and reliability and at a much more reasonable price. Really, I don't think you can get a better value car out there!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought used, minor issues due to previous owner.

Love the style and color. Fun to drive in short trips but no cruise control so nothing over 2 hours each way for this one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've owned

This car meets all my needs. It is great on gas and gets cold fast. I love my kia! It is economical and small. Gets me where I need to go without any hassles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good car for money.

Although I haven’t purchased this car YET, it was amazing. Even the base model has everything you would want. I’m buying one for $9500 with tax and licensing which is a great value for what I’m getting.

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

My daughter drove a Kia Forte as a rental a while ago and really liked it. She was sharing our car, she was really wanting one of her own, so we searched for a month or more to find one. Since she liked the Forte so much, that was what we were looking for and it was hard to find, because they are liked so much. We finally found and bought one, and have had nothing but a great driving experience with it. We will buy another one when we decide to trade in our other car.

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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Better gas mileage than rated, great ride.

Easily average 43 mpg on the highway. Nice pickup and smooth ride. Best value on the market. Second KIA I've owned, over 250,000 miles on the first one and still ran great.

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 solidly built car I have owned

I traded my 2012 Toyota Corolla for this Kia. It is superior in handling and body structure. I am totally pleased especially with the local dealer service.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great gas mileage one of the better cars

Cars excellent gets great gas mileage I feel safe in it when I'm driving it will go back to Kia when I need a new car

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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Fun to drive, reliable car

I love these cars! Great value, Kia puts a lot of emphais on the reliability and safety of this vehicle. Love the back up camera!

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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