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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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Great value for the money

Comfortable interior. Great gas mileage averaging 33 -37mpg. Nice car for not much money, especially if you need a new car with a great warranty under $17,000.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Great Car for work and just going for random drive

The car has been a great purchase! I love having this car because it makes driving so comfortable. The heated seats, Android Auto plus all the space makes it worth every penny. I am 6 feet tall so having a car with space for my legs and the people behind me is such a benefit. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a car that is not to big or not to small.

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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Good car for the money

I like this car! It is very comfortable and roomy inside. The driver ?s seat just fits me. It comes with 5 years roadside assistance. Cons: poor handling in snow. I put 100 pounds of kitty litter in my trunk for traction.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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should have went elsewhere

there are so many little things about this car that just annoy me. The main one is NO SPARE TIRE they give you a can of "fix a flat" and tell you to call roadside assistance. That doesn't work on a Saturday or Sunday when your in the middle of nowhere. pass on this one

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

This car has exceeded my expectations for high miles per gallon. Before purchasing this car I was driving a mini van and spending $400 on my commute monthly. This car gets 40 mpg highway (My actual reading for average mpg after the first week of driving was 44.2!), cutting my gas usage by more than half will save me so much money in my budget that I am super satisfied with my purchase!

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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Best car I ever owned

The Car meets all my needs. It is smooth and durable. I love the safety features. Love the UVO. It has excellent upside. It exceeds all my expectations.

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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Happy with my new car

I am enjoying my new Forte. I really like the length of warranty. It shows me the confidence they have in their cars. The performance is similar to my Toyota in handling and my worries about pickup has been unfounded. You get a lot for the money here.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Very reliable.

The only issue I have is the comfort. After a 4 1/2 drive my neck & back were in major pain. The front seat head rests are tilted down and not adjustable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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 on gas!!

Super affordable sedan. Enough room in the back, and the mpg usually runs about 33. I love this car!! It's super cute, dependable, and great on gas. It's just the best!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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I LOVE KIAs !!!

I have had Kia's in the past so I am familiar with their performance. They have always been great on gas so it was easy to want another one.

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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