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2018 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$16,800–$17,900 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Forte Kia
(255 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Best car I have ever owned.

I love this car so much! Them interior and exterior design is so nice and it drives great! I would recommend this car to anyone!

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 fun and economical car that is super comfy

I needed a commuter car with good gas mileage that was fun and easy to drive. Enter the Kia Forte. This car has pep and style and is a joy to drive. The radio is amazing. It is so so comfy. This is a fav; this is a keeper.

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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Awesome ride plus gas mileage

This car beats all my expectations. Comfortable seats, great color. Amazing gas mileage. Sporty look. I'm in love with my new car. Can't hear any road noise

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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Peppy, fun and economical

The Forte replaced my Honda Civic. I wanted a car similar in style and car mileage. The Forte out classes the Honda for me in every way. And I really liked my Honda. I decided to try Kia, since I was hearing so much about the product in general. The Forte is so much fun, fun, fun to drive. It is full of pep and smooth as ice. Handling is superb. The gas mileage is fantastic. I am so thankful I stepped out to try a Kia. For me, the Kia brand is a keeper.

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 car I have ever owned!!!!

Very roomy, smooth ride and love how everything is so sleek and I love how up to date it is. Only thing I didn't like is it didn't have back up camera. Like 2106-2017 kia fortes do. Other than that this is a great 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best update ever

I updated this car from a 2011 Forte and everything is still new to me. It's definitely wider than my old model. The rearview mirror is just a basic one and not the electronic one with the automatic dimmer for nighttime driving and the side mirrors don't have the turning signal lights on them. It does have the back up camera and touch screen controls. The trunk seems to be smaller than my last one, but the UVO is absolutely great. The engine can go from comfort, to ECO, to sport. Didn't use ECO though. Drains your gas like a truck would. The color is garnet red, but really, it's a beautiful purple. It has Wi-Fi but i haven't used it yet, but still, that's awesome.

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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Great car

Met all my needs and economical while still a great look. Drives great,good on gas everything I need. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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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My 2018 Kia Forte LX

I love this car. It is very comfortable driving & has that sports car look. I have the black exterior with gray interior. It has plenty of leg room and a huge trunk.

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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First new car I?ve owned and I?m thrilled

My Brand new Kia Forte is the first new car I?ve ever owned. I?m thrilled more and more every day I get in it to drive to work, or to go out and about with the family on an outting. I mostly enjoy the smooth ride and all the amenities that come with my new Forte. I would definitely recommend the 2018 Kia Forte for anyone looking for a new, reliable car with a luxury feel and great gas 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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Prettiest car I have ever owned

The car is comfortable and plenty of room for my riders. I love my trunk space and the drive is smooth. It handles the road well and has great get up and go.

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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