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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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Kia Forte, smooth ride

It is a great first time buy. The Kia Forte 2018 is spacious n comfortable.I bought it brand new 46 miles on it. Runs smooth, descent feartures.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable vehicle. I love it

This car meets all my needs. Very spacious for me and grand kids. Very good on gas. I would not trade it for nothing.

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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Affordable

The car is exactly what i needed. It is great on gas,spacious, and reasonably priced. As a daily commuter you could no go wrong choosing this vehicle.

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 for the money-BEST warranty

This car is super nice for the money. Sleek design, comfortable seating in front and rear. Great visibility from all vantages. Looks like a more expensive vehicle and is QUIET!

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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Pretty AND 44 miles to the gallon!

I went to the dealer to trade in my Soul and get a new one but I fell in love with the blue Forte the salesman showed me. Beautiful car inside and out,drives like a sportscar,and is getting 44 miles to the gallon!!!

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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New car review

I haven?t owned this car for long, so I can?t testify to it?s staying power. As a new car, however, it?s great. It is surprisingly roomy, even though I?m tall and heavy. The telescoping steering wheel helps me get the driver?s seat just right. There is lots of room in the backseat and trunk. The middle console only has one compartment, but that?s ok. There are 2 cup holders and a deep storage compartment in the front, plus cup holders and a storage compartment in all the doors. Cruise control and remote access were a must for me, and they work fine. Other amenities include Bluetooth stereo, steering wheel radio and phone controls, as well as the usual mirror controls and so on. Nothing super fancy. I wish the radio controls were more intuitive and that there was a pause/play button on the steering wheel instead of a mute button. The window lock doesn?t lock the windows for the driver, which annoys me. No deal breakers, though. The car has a nice, loose steer and good pick up. I truly enjoy driving it. It?s quiet and smooth. I don?t know too much about the mechanics of vehicles, but I know that this car feels great on the road and is easy to park. All in all, I?m thrilled with my new car and look forward to driving her for years to come!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car. Small but yet very comfortable.

Plenty of leg room, big trunk, plant of power, great in the snow and ice. People like the color and sleek body

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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incredible gas mileage

I bought this car sort of on a whim and very happy I did so. I used to own a Kia Soul and I loved it but this car has much more get up and go off the line and the gas mileage is incredible. I drive a significant amount to and from work and used to have to fill up at least once a week. now I can go 2 weeks with out a fill 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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Best car i ever bought

I had a kia as one of my first cars and it always got me where I needed to be. So when it came to getting a new car I went back to kia and came across there new forte and it is a dream to drive. Very smooth, plenty of leg room, good mileage and extra space in the trunk.

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 it

Great car met all my needs and lots of room in front and rear. Love the backup camera lots of leg room in both front and rear

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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