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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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Not a reliable vehicle

Great gas mileage but that's about it. My 2018 Kia Forte left me stranded on several different occasions. It's been in the Kia service center several times for the same misfiring issues in less than 2 years of owning it. Thankfully the vehicle is still under warranty but I am still out of pocket with car rental expenses.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car for a great price

Drives very comfortably, has a beautiful exterior and spacious interior, seats are very comfortable; overall just feels luxurious without the luxury price tag. Highly recommend this 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Where are the airbags?

In massive wreck 12/20/19 airbags did not deploy. Why did they not deploy we could have died because of this. The way we were hit all airbags should have deployed bit did not

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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It's a nice little car for a small family. Economi

I like the car for traveling to work because you get great gas mileage. It doesn't have cruise control & that was something that I should have considered.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great commuter car

This car gets wonderful gas mileage it's great for traveling short distances such as work commutes if you don't have a lot of people. The seats are uncomfortable unfortunately. The transmission seems to be iffy since we bought it. Although the car is very reliable I recommend it as a first car good economy-size car. But if you want something legitimately sporty then I would go with a different choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Researched long before I got my 2018 forte Kia

back seats are very roomy & comfortable, trunk holds a lot! Get great gas mileage, drives so smooth , handles u-turns, corners very well. lots of people room.

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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Absofreaknlutely the best car I’ve ever driven!!!

I bought the car 14 miles off the KIA dealership lot. It currently has 42000 since June 2018 when I bought it. By far the best commuter car eeeevvveeeer!

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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I don’t like the car

It’s giving me too many problems and I only have had it for 6 months now ! I don’t think the car is all that anyways they work slow xxx xxxx and don’t communicate with u bout your car

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 Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Value for the Money

This car meets all my needs. Very roomy for a compact car. Comfortable front seats. My model is a base LX automatic. Well appointed. The engine and 6 speed transmission are well matched. Not real loud but could use a bit more sound insulation. Bought used with 12,200 miles. Tight...no rattles, squeaks or wind noise. Great fit and finish. Came w remainder of 5 year/60000 bumper to bumper warranty.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable & Efficient

Great car at a outstanding price. Would of given it a 5 star rating instead of a 4 star if it came with a spare tire. Everything else about the car is awesome.

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