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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 car, affordable, safe and really good value

Love the car! So many standard features I would have had to pay a lot for with another manufacturer. It?s a smooth drive, great on gas and safe.

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 car ive bought!

This car is perfect for my family! It has a high safety rating, is excellent on gas, and handles incredibly well. I'm just in love with it!

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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Looks and rides great!

The Forte met all my needs. Plenty of legroom in both front and back. Plenty of space in the trunk. Outstanding gas mileage and has all the safety features.

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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A dream to drive--love it..

Bought the SX model and it has every bell and whistle you could want. Comfy and sporty, great acceleration and awesome handling, specially in Sport Mode.. More pricey than the Lx and Ex models, but you get what you pay for..

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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It's My Kia and I Love It!

I love my new Kia. I bought my first new Kia Sephia in 1999 and traded it in on a new Kia Optima in 2003 and loved both of them. Husband talked me into trading for a new Toyota Corolla in 2007 and I haven't been happy since. I decided it was time foe ME to be happy again so I bought my 2018 Forte and I absolutely love it. Its beautiful, comfortable, sporty looking and always get comments on it wherever I go. I couldn't be happier!

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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Kia Forte EX

I love this vehicle...lots of room , comfortable and looks great. Lots of gadgets that I didn't have before. Love the look and the feel of the 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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Good car for the price!

I have ben driving the car for a month now. I enjoy how quiet and easy it is. The only thing I am unable to figure, sometimes the transmition doesn't feel that it picked up and feels that it's in between shifts. BUT it actually is picking up and driving fine. Just a weird feeling. I'd happily buy the car again for its price.

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

The ride is smooth and it is very comfortable to drive. Plenty of leg room for drivers and passengers. It also has good gas mileage. Impressive for a small car. My husband abandoned is very tall and feels comfortable in the car.

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

It?s perfect for commuting,excellent on gas and reliable. I also love the safety features as well. There is a lot of trunk space as well.

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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A true winner

Great value. Fun to drive. Enjoying the high level of technology. Great warranty. All around road warrior. Is good on gas consumption. Highly recommended to all those interested in a compact car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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