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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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really great on gas and super reliable

this car meets all of my needs it has plenty of leg room and truck room and is great on gas, would definitely recommend this vehicle for first time buyers

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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Most Reliable car I have owned

I feel so comfortable driving my car.All the signals work well and my car is well kept from 2018 uhtil the present time. I want to share that that I understand . The car is to be comfortable to drive and my 2018 Forte is all of this and more.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I didn’t plan on ending up with this car

I suddenly needed a car real bad and this one found me. I’m happy so far. No complaints. I’ve only had it for a few weeks, but here’s hoping

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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My kind of car

I like my car because it’s reliable, gives a pretty good mileage, even when it’s not the one on top of the line in its kind I still like the way it looks as much on the inside as on the outside.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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No CD Player

My rating is based on a used car from ALM Marietta in Atlanta, GA. The screen and system looks very modern but it has no CD player, I think its more for millenials/Gen Z but I make my own CDs because I don't like the radio/new day stuff like that and they don't play my Afrobeats. I just assumed it was new that it had one somewhere in the car. The console is tiny but it has the car symbol that shows when a door is open. The car makes the loud high pitched sound when locking it twice. The sound system in the car to me is horrible. Even when you adjust the bass, it can't compare to my '17 Camry. The trunk gives decent space but doesn't come with a spare (none of the Kia's do, you just have to call for Kia roadside). The wheel and brakes don't take much pressure in turning/tapping which is ok but it seems even when I'm not turning hard, it jerks because its so easy to turn. I had issues with the gas cover opening, it would get tweaked and work then don't work but it was a spring issue a Kia dealership told me but again it was used. Idk how it will hold up with 39k miles on it. I'm skeptical because of where I got it and the experience I had there but we'll see.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever owned

It’s amazing. I can’t get enough of it. So smooth and comfortable. The sound is amazing. Driving it is heaven. Gas mileage is out of this world.

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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Great car

After test driving several cars, I found the Kia Forte to be the best overall. It's comfortable, stylish, economical, safe, and fun to drive. You won't be sorry you bought the Kia. Best warranty too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Much better than my 2012.

Perfect for work and pleasure. Great gas mileage and sporty all around feel. Last Forte gave me over 276,000 miles. I expect more with my new one.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great low cost vehicle with good MPG.

I bought this vehicle when I was driving a 100 miles round trip to work spending over 2 hours a day in a vehicle. I wanted a reliable, low cost, good gas mileage vehicle, and this car did this for me. I usually prefer a pick-up or SUV, but needed something that was cost effective to get to/from work. I have since changed to a closer job and could get a larger vehicle that I would usually want, but I like this car so much I plan on keeping it for a good bit of time.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the price

The car meets our needs and is what I have been looking for for 4 months. The price was unbelieveable. The dealership was no hassle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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