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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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love it

great car purchased new as a replacement for the same type of car that was in an accident the other was totaled no one was injured

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Made me feel young again!

I purchased a Kia Forte, 6 speed. Everyone thought I was crazy at my age to purchase a standard transmission car, but let me tell you they have come a long way! Shifts like a charm has great pick up, and is comfortable- being short has it's issues, but with car, no problem thanks to the seat adjusting system. Blue tooth, sound system ...I could go on.. I'm in love with driving 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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Best Car I've owned

Bought this car brand new didn't really expect to like it this much being a smaller car in base model. However I was wrong! It drives well and gets very good had mileage.

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 new Kia

I have been super happy with this car. Rides nice and great gas mileage. I also really like the way it looks. Stereo speakers could be better, but very good value overall.

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

The Kia Forte is a car that wasn't on my radar until I got in one and drove it. It is very updated with technology and comfort when it comes to driving from adjusting the driver seat to being able to control calls or even radio without ever taking hands off the wheel. Driving this car feels exactly what I imagined quiet, fast, and sleek.

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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Very Happy

Happy with the look, style and value! Would definitely texcommend to anyone and everyone. Great gas mileage and pick up.

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 budget car for the Techy

Let's face it, this is a no frills car from the outside. It's an affordable car that gets great highway gas mileage (38). On this inside, this low cost car has everything. It comes with cruise control, back up camera, bluetooth to your phone, XMSirius ... more. I spend 99% on the INSIDE of my car so that was more important than how "cool" it looks from the outside.

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

Is my first my new car absolutely love it drives nice great on gas and fits everybody comfortably is just an all-around great car for what I need it for in life and it came at the perfect time thanks Kia

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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Economy Friendly

Love the new interior of the car. I've owned a forte before and it has always been a reliable source for work.

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 quality

The car is easy to handle and responds quickly. I think the car is worth every penny I spent on it. I was worried at first, because it is a mid-sized car, that it would not have a lot of leg room, but there is plenty in the front and back.

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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