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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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Most reliable car I've owned

Perfect. I am very pleased with the car. I can drive in total comfort and relaxation. The lane assist is a welcome upgrade. I'm satisfied

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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Excellent Car, Good MPG, and it feels BIG!

I purchased my brand new (11 miles) 2019 Kia Forte FE (manual transmission) for only $13,505 + TTL. Amazing deal. Fuel economy is BETTER than the EPA ratings - I average 43.5 per fuel tank, but can get 48-50 on long highway trips. Easily gets 500 miles per tank. This is the best looking, affordable compact car available. The interior is very well done and typical for cars that cost 3x more. The front passenger area is roomy and wide, doesn't feel tight. The back seat is great for 3 kids, which isn't doable with some compact cars. The trunk is BIG and easy to load. The entire vehicle is well done and very sold. Feels like or better than a Toyota or Honda (which I also own). The technology and display screen are awesome. My only gripe is the horsepower. It would be the perfect car if it had around 180hp from this non turbo 2.0 engine. This is my first KIA, and it's a keeper!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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Best car for your money! All the bells & whistles

This car met all of our needs and more. the backup camera is crystal clear, love all of the features. best of all it drives amazing!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable riding car ever , Love It !

I Love it comfortable riding, it is like being on clouds , beautiful and economical for me I like the side lane alert also , it is awesome. Thanks again

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 my 2015 forte ex 6speeds fun to drive

I bought this car with 20xxx miles never had one issue with my car now has 56000 and this little sucker never let me down..so roomy I drove it from east coast west coast..❤️❤️❤️

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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KIA FAKE WARRANTY,SAFETY PROBLEM

DASH MSGS INDICATED STEERING FAILURE, ABS, COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEMS AND ROADSIDE SERVICE RECOMMENDED NOT TO DRIVE AS A RESULT. TOOK TO KIA DEALER, SALT LAKE CITY UTAH AND SERVICE DEPT SAID KIA REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE PROBLEM BASED ON FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE, PASSENGER SIDE LOWER EDGE FROM HITTING PARKING SPACE CONCRETE BUMPER SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO DASH MSGS. WIRING HARNESS FAILURE, $4200. IS THAT A SAFETY AND/OR DESIGN PROBLEM. COULD A HIGHWAY ROCK, OR ANYTHING ON THE FREEWAY BOUNCE UP AND HIT THE LOWER EDGE OF THE FRONT BUMPER AND TAKE OUT THE STEERING.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Enjoyable Driveable To Work or Not.

Just like a sports car and a family car in one .This car rides smooth, handles good, seats are very comfortable,Love the color and interior.

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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Nice Ride

Perfect car for my needs. Very nice ride. Comfortable, pretty, handles nicely on interstate. Great gas mileage. Would not hesitate to purchase all over again.

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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This car is great not to big not too small

It has apple and android connections the sound system is awesome, great safety features with back up camera and front closeness feature for cars just what I need

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 love it. Very comfortable. Drives great. Still learning the tech it has. Best car I've had. Sticking with Kia for sure. Love the back up camera. Seats are great. No blind spots

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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