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2020 Kia Forte consumer reviews

$17,890–$18,790 MSRP range
side view of 2020 Forte Kia
(93 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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At 30k miles the front seats on the lower bolster came

At 30k miles the front seats on the lower bolster came apart where the fake leather and cloth connect, the thread on the stearing wheel coming apart, catalytic converter P0420 code appeared at 60k miles, Knocking since day 1. Yea, Camery will be my next car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don’t buy a 2020 Kia Forte

My vehicle has less than 41,000 miles and needs a new transmission. I took my vehicle in on November 20th and waited 6 hours at the dealership to “confirm” Kia would cover the cost of a new transmission. The transmission is currently on back order. I purchased the vehicle with 12 miles on it. Maintenance has been performed as scheduled. Ain’t no way in xxxx I should need a new transmission but here we are. I’m in a rental vehicle now but on the 12th of January I will have paid another payment towards a vehicle I haven’t driven 38 days. The dealership has yet to provide me with and ETA on the transmission. What happened to the days of a vehicle lasting 10-15 years? Three years is finna make me go postal.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kia’s cars do have a problem and issue yes they do

This 2020 Kia Forte they do have a problem on there power steering and braking plus it jumps they do have recalled you have to test those car more plus they have a problem with there fuels to this kia do have problems stop saying they don’t have no recalled because they do have a power if someone stolen them they get stolen so quickly I know it plz check on them all Kia’s plz

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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AVOID 2020!!!!

Huge piece of junk. Transmission issues that the dealer gives you the runaround about, drinks coolant like crazy no leaks, doesn't always start the first time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Forte GT

Bought my Forte GT Certified used, never knew until now Kia stepped up their game. I really like the car, with the exception I’ve had already quite a bit of warranty work performed, the original owner didn’t take care of. So far I’m getting any maintenance done that it’s lacked, cosmetically updating the badges, and adding performance improvements here and there. It does have get up and go, once past the little bit of turbo lag. I’m averaging around 22 mpg in the city and have gotten as much as 40mpg on the highway with the cruise control on. Overall, I’m pretty impressed with it and look forward to adding more performance improvements as I can to help it out.

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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Defective Transmission

40k miles and the engine light came on. Took the car in to kia. They said my automatic car needs a new transmission. Apparently this is a problem for the 2020 model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wonderful vehicle!!!!!

My Forte is an excellent vehicle performing at its peak. I enjoy driving long distances or short distances. I always arrive safe and sound and never worry about the performance of my Forte. The Forte has a very smooth ride. There is no difficulty watching for other cars in front or behind me. A great 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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Standard transmission the only way to go

Bought the 2020 in April 2020,the manual transmission because of the value.Even at the low end the car has features no other company offered,Not a single issue in two years.Put on 17 tires and rims,oiled underneath yearly, can't beat that six speed manual transmission.Value wise no car beats it.

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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Really Enjoying My LXS

My 2020 LXS Has Proven So Far To Be Reliable And Gets Great Mileage 51mpg HWY With IVT Transmission.The Current Red Really Looks Great On This Car.I Only Have 3 Dislikes #1 Poor Headlights... #2 It Takes Forever For heater To Warm Up.. #3 Wish it Had A CD Player. I Feel Very safe In This car & Fun To Drive

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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IVT Slippage! 👎

PROS: Value, style, comfort and design. Cons: build quality issues, > Headlights & Taillights leak when washing the car > Accessive road noise > IVT slippage, winding out engine > Poor acceleration, low torque > Engine knocking > Poor paint quality ( road chips accure more often)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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