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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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Forget what you've heard about Kia...

So many people have told me that Kias are not reliable cars or are cheap/cheaply made. I can't speak for earlier models, but my '17 Forte is definitely not in any of those categories! Purchased brand-new in April of 2017, with 74 miles on the odometer, she has traveled 104k with me already and is amazing! Even my husband, a truck man through and through, loves my Kia. And he is well over 6' tall! He's waiting for Kia to launch a truck so he can buy one. Lol! Keep up with the recommended service, perform preventative maintenance on your Kia, and you will be rewarded with a reliable companion. Failure to maintain your vehicle will ruin any make, no matter the quality. Kia customer for life!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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kia Forte great mileage

My Kia has been a good purchase, 35 to 38 Miles per gallon of gas. Driving 45 miles to and from work this has been a great benefit for a fixed income. Comfortable to drive, big trunk, leg room is good in front and in back seat.

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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Good for a 16 year old

I liked it however it is very low to the ground and I’m not a fan of hub caps. But the safety reviews are good for the vehicle.

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

This car met all of needs and as soon as I seen it I knew this was the car that I wanted. I test drove some cars that I liked but they didn't call to me like my Kia did. I have enough room for my family.

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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Super car - all the bells&whistles but low price!

Cant really think of anything to complain about offhand! Roomy, comfortable even for me at 6'2 (even in the back seat). Plenty of gadgets - great navigation, displays! Like the air conditioned seats!

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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Like to buy a new one.

Reliable car that I recommend for anyone's trial and I support for further expansion with the rust prevention on the bottom edge that can be replaced easily.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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It not worth it.

My friend is laying in a hospital here in GA with a broken neck. Do to the air bag didn't deploy. The engine caught fire and burnt the car up trapping him inside. This was a 2017 kia forte Lx.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good basic transportation

This is a pretty good car for the price. Fuel economy is very good. It performs well. I would consider buying another Kia if it was from a different dealership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Too early to determine

I think I will have this vehicle for years. I love the way it drives and the feel of it. Thank you for the assistance

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Love the fuel economy of this KIA Forte the ride is nice comfortable and quiet it has all the standard features needed for a EX except cruise control and a spare tire would be nice instead of a inflation kit other than that it is a well liked vehicle I hope it gos 200K miles time will tell of the longevity of this Kia it will be well maintained and cared for

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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