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2019 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$17,790–$18,690 MSRP range
side view of 2019 Forte Kia
(169 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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A good fit for me.

I like the vehicle all the way around, only problem is the was no sirrus in the car just Apple play which I do not have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Great car kua forte is good

I like the style heated seats the steering wheel is nice ans tight. Nice blue color. Nice touch screen. Heated steering wheel would be a nice extra.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car I have ever owned

I’ve been driving this car for a little less than a year and I can tell you it was the best purchase I have ever made. The quality for the price is wonderful. The big touchscreen and great gas mileage is amazing. The car isn’t slow too by any means. I’m very satisfied with my 2019 Kia Forte

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 buck

This car is a super value for what you get , period . Kia mostly always sells you a car way below the msrp ,especially if you do your homework and its more of a base model choice. I also can not think of any other manufacture who makes such a dependable car at the best price points for what you get . Finally always work the best deal you can because Kia's won't hold there value as much as a Honda or Toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Love my car!

I really wanted an suv but honestly now I don’t need it! I love my car drives great, plenty of room, and good it’s looking!

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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Overall I totally love my 2019 Kia Forte!

This car looks awesome and the styling is great. I would prefer a little more room inside but, it is good. The interior styling is amazing, although I would like a louder stereo. The car gets great gas mileage and has pretty good power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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So fun to drive

It had 13 miles on it when I bought it, it’s now at 2000. I love this car. Sport mode is a blast, I’m averaging 32 mpg, mostly in town driving. I’m 6’4 and 280lbs and I’m super comfortable in the drivers seat although I don’t think anyone could sit behind me. I’d recommend this vehicle to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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New Forte Owner

I owned a previous 2015 Forte and just purchased a 2019. Big points for the restyling of this car. It looks much more sleek, yet from the front it’s definitely edgier. I’ve only had it a few days but it has more pep as well. Happy so far!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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In 45 Years - The best Auto I've Owned

I've owned many makes and models of autos since 1975 - Domestic and foreign - people may scoff when I say with experience: Kia has been THE best automobile I've ever owned and driven. I owned a '10 Kia Soul bought new in early '09 - for 10 straight years without any problems - regular maintenance, 1 car battery, and one set of tires - in 10 years - that's it. Now after 6 months of driving a 2019 Kia Forte, I am pleasantly surprised again. The car salesperson who sold me it said I'd never experience a finer car, and a better deal. I thought "yeah, he's wants to make a sale". But - he was dead right. I am very happy with this auto.

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! I might buy this after renting this

Although the car is a rental until my car gets repaired, I was given this by the insurance company. I am BLOWN away by this vehicle. It is a little bit smaller than my 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid, BUT the interior is pretty spacious. After driving this car for two weeks (mixed city and driving), I am averaging 36MPG. That is incredible since it’s 4 less than my hybrid. The drawback of the Kia is that it has slower acceleration after 40ish MPH. My hybrid was packing a punch still after those speeds. But hey, the Kia is still amazing for the MPG. This has rear cross traffic alert which is similar to my mother’s new Lexus RX. ALSO this car constantly tries to keep you in your lane — pretty cool. It is amazing that a cheap car like this has this technology. My mother’s Lexus iš terrible compared to this vehicle with the lane keep assist. The Lexus will think you’re going out of the lane when you’re not and won’t constantly keep you centered like this Kia. The only bad side of this car is that the interior isn’t as high quality as my Toyota, but the technology and looks kind of trumps the bad of it. OH and the speakers can be better. They sound great when the volume is low to medium, but when you raise the volume it starts to get distorted I still can’t believe this gets 36MPG compared to my hybrid which is 40mpg. I am seriously considering on trading in my Toyota for this car after I get it back from the body shop!

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