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Best compact car for the price!
Larry, 05/12/2016
updated 06/18/2016
2016 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
The price for the base model with popular package (+$1000) is well worth it. The #1 reason that I chose Kia is that they do not use the CVT transmission that all of the other brands in it's class does. The 1.8L engine has plenty of power even with the air conditioner on high and with passengers. The interior is very nice for a base model and the popular package gets you a lot, including backup camera, Bluetooth, etc. Trunk space is best in it's class. If you can get a 2016 with the PP for under $18K you will not regret it and remember the transmission! CVT 's wear out at around 70,000 miles and cost around $7000 to replace (they cannot be repaired) perhaps this is why Kia chooses to not to use them because of their 100,000 mile warranty, KIA uses the dual clutch transmission. The hand controls are very ergonomic which helps keep your eyes on the road. Kia does not deal with Takata Airbags (look up Takata Airbag Inflators) I cannot express enough about staying away from any auto that is equipped with the CVT transmission. Kia along with Mobis (a German engineering company) have engineered great autos.The Cons: I only have only 1 and that is when driving the Forte all you see is the road which is great for an experienced driver, but for a beginner they are bound to miss judge resulting in hitting curbs etc.
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Great Car for the Price
Joel, 06/14/2019
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Own a 2016 Forte Koup SX. Wonderful car considering I was able to get it used for about 11k. Little noisy at high speeds but worth every penny for a car this price. I am 6'3 and 210 and fit in the Koup no problem. Manual shift is smooth and acceleration is very quick for the segment. Spare tire would be nice and the sport suspension can be rough at time when driving on bad city roads. Great looking car that isn't too common and a lot of fun.
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Fun car when it actually runs right
Rylan, 04/22/2021
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice looking car. Taillights and headlights look amazing. Fancy features like folding mirrors with lights and frameless windows are things you would see on a fancier car. Seats are among the comfiest Ive sat in great for road trips. The stereo sucks however sounds like playing music on your phone speaker. Fuel economy and power are great from the 1.6 turbo, the car handles well and shifts great. Unfortunately I had 4 engines lights in one year of ownership from 53000-80000 kms. Had a awful misfire and went into limp mode in cold temperatures that made the car sound like a tractor. And the cars dash rattles like crazy over bumps. It's cheap kia roots came out and it's poor reliability made me trade it in for a Mazda.
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