2012 Kia Forte Koup consumer reviews

Got this car used in 2016 with 62k miles. Few years down the line I’m now at 130k with the only issue being the clutch needs replacing soon. Great car and very reliable! I definitely don’t drive this car nicely and it’s been holding up great. More impressed the ac works perfectly when I’ve seen some Chevys fail there by now.

Even used, this vehicle impressed me endlessly. From the speed and power to the handling and fuel efficiency. It’s been my daily driver for almost 8 months and I honestly plan on getting another newer one (if they make it) after my SX dies.

This is a Great Car!! 2012, purchased new. Racing red. 6 Speed Manual. Lots of get-up-and-go. I'm 6'0" and good legroom in rear. Rides like a sports car .. a little stiff. Styling is perfect and still looks current.

I bought my Kia Koup in 2012 and kept it for almost 7 years. It had most available options. Very dependable and economical but fun to drive too. Decent performance all-around - accelerations, cornering and stopping. Surprisingly roomy for a small car. No issues whatsoever for 7 years. Traded it at 70K miles for another Kia.

It?s got some really good giddy up and go. The interior is very nice. My only complaint is it?s really low to the ground and it?s very light and doesn?t do that great in winter though I have never gotten it stuck during the two Minnesota winters I?ve had it. So it gets you where you want to go fast and in comfort and style.

This car is perfect for me. I love the wheels. I love the exhaust. Has plenty of get up and go.. but can always get faster :)

Besides the great color and styling of the car, I love how the interior controls are laid out. Easy to access. Easy to use. The blue tooth setup takes about 30 seconds. This car is very responsive on the road too.

I bought this car after owning and loving a 2008 Kia Spectra SX. I loved the Spectra's size and peppiness, but wanted a bit more power and I LOVED the look of the Forte Koups. It's been incredibly reliable, it's very peppy, and I never find myself wanting for more power. It's easy to drive quickly, takes turns like a champ and the gas mileage, considering how quickly I'm able to drive it, is amazing. My only issues are that compared to my wife's Optima, the suspension is incredibly stiff, and when I shift, the stick and subsequent shifting motion feels plasticky compared to my old Camaro or friend's Mustang, but that's to be expected. Oh, and the road noise is definitely higher than I'd like it to be, but Kia did offer to spray the bottom of my car with a rust inhibitor, which would also cut down on road noise, I just never had the time to go in. I had 0 issues with the car from day 1, and even am able to fit 3 car seats in the back, although incredibly tight, it works in a pinch! I'd definitely buy it again-if I weren't looking to upgrade to a truck to use for truck things.

This car is very sporty. The tires sit low enough to give the feel of a sports car for the price of a kia. The steering wheel is rigid which makes every turn a rush! Great car.

The car met all my needs. The Kia Forte coupe is a very reliable car. It would make a very good car for a student.