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4.38 out of 5 stars

Sweet SX - Automatic 2.4L

Foxman, 08/09/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just took it on my SX 4-dr on its inaugural tour to north Florida. I have 2,500 miles on it now and LOVE it! Exterior paint and finish is superior. Plenty of exterior chrome and the details have a quality look. A very 'tight' feel to this vehicle. Excellent drive-ability and handling. Steering is sure and responsive. Braking is smooth and reassuringly certain. I preferred the comfort and roominess of the 4-door SX over the 2-door Koup. The transmission can be jumpy with Cruise Control in the hills (combination of 5 speed auto and 2.4 L). Lots of seat maneuverability to find the right passenger seating comfort on the road. Too much plastic in the dash, however it has a finished look and feel.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Not Bad For A Kia!!!!

tgb2012, 05/02/2012
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2010 SX Koupe 6-speed manual used with about 36k on it. Work at a kia dealership and fell in love with the car on my first day. decent fuel economy (22 city 27-29 highway 56 miles roundtrip everyday). Could use a little more pep since its main competitor (civic) has about 200 horse while the sx forte has 174. If you buy the car, do it the right way and get the SX. Better handling, bigger engine and sport tuned suspension make the SX the way to go.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

What, me buy a Kia?

Charlie, 03/02/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Picked up my Kia 2 weeks ago. I waited untill the dealer could locate a triple black 2 door koup. I moved out of a Volvo S60 turbo so I was used to the speed and handling. I wasn't expecting too much, but after driving the car and putting on the first 1000 miles, I was pleasantly surprised. This car is a winner for what it is. Over time the brand will make improvements so I hope that it won't loose too much value. The service guys I spoke with all said that the car surprises them with what little goes wrong. Lets hope they're right. so far, so good.

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1 out of 5 stars

Junk

Jared, 12/22/2023
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

It's a cheap throw away car. Driver window off track, climate control knobs sunk into housing, seat tearing, loads of wind noise, and engine started knocking and ticking really loudly with 85k miles. Dealer maintained from new, oil always changed on time. Known issue from 2.0L kia engines. Wish I hadn't done my purchase based on Edmunds reviews alone.

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value, Awesome braking

themachine1, 03/13/2011
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

After finding out that Hyundai now owns Kia and the parts are nearly identical I chose the Forte over the Elantra hands down. Styling is 200% better, interior and exterior. Great back seat leg room compared to similar models. Awesome stock stereo system with ample bass. Good trunk space. Good Fuel economy, price, and Great overall value. I have 16,000 miles in a little over 6 months and I haven't had one issue. My only problem was my Verizon phone wouldnt sink to the bluetooth, a phone issue not Kia.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

2010 forta

weso1, 08/15/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wow this car is fun to drive. It's everything said about the car and more. We first tested the 2.0L EX 5 speed with a little better fuel mileage and like the car. We then tested the 2.4L with a 6 speed SX model loaded with options and fell in love.The transmission was a little getting used too with the gears so close and has a lot of get up and go.I would get this car in this price range over any other. We are very happy.

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1 out of 5 stars

Buy a donkey not KIA

jack234, 08/23/2012
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 35 people found this review helpful

I have had this KIA for a year and 1/2. Been in shop more than a dozen times but still have problems with it. Even worst, in the last 1 1/2 year it lost more than $15,000 in value. Payed $19,000 for it in May 2011, it is now August 2012 and the trade in value is at $4,000. The exterior and interior are in great shape. DO NOT BUY KIA you will loose big time. You and american economy.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Kia Forte Koup - Do not buy

Lynn, 02/10/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Carpet on below the mats are ripping and I have had them replaced and they are ripping again. Below my glove box the carpet is hanging down and I can see the bolts. My gears are slipping already. Horrible. I have only had it for 4 months.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Red Baron

Jeff Hunter, 03/17/2017
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great small car

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Fuel Economy is horrible

syedez, 04/15/2012
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful

It only get 20 miles a gallon, I have owned my car and this is the worst one, I am a lady that take her time to get around, so there no reason for the poor fuel Economy

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5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoy this car!

emtownsend, 10/01/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I now have about 300 miles on my dark cherry metallic EX. I went with the standard EX package with auto plus the wheels and sunroof. I am very pleased with this purchase. I have done a mix of highway and city driving that netted about 30.1 MPG on the first tank. Not bad! This car is essentially fully loaded and drives like a much more expensive car. I would highly recommend this car to anyone. From interior noise (great), to ride (smooth), to exterior looks (great and gets compliments), this car is a gem. I hate to use qualifiers, but at this price, it is REALLY a gem.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great affordable sports car!

Dan, 01/11/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I can only echo the comments by Rockin RN -- I agree with everything except that I think it's a little harsh on the bumps, but that's to be expected since it's a sports car. The 2.4 engine is very responsive from the start and even after it's up to speed. The gas mileage is good so far (I've only had it for about three weeks) and I'm averaging 26 MPG combined city/highway. I've also got the Racing Red, automatic and it gets a lot of compliments. Kia did a great job with it and with their warranty it's a winner so far.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

4dr Kia Forte SX (5A) w/ leather

MarquetteBBall, 01/25/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I know I'm in the honeymoon period right now seeing as I've only had the car for 3 days, but I'm really impressed with my purchase. Kia definitely surprised me with the Forte. I never thought I'd buy a Kia but I couldn't be happier at the moment. The SX with leather is definitely the best trim to go. I got it in Spicy Red, which comes with red stitching on the leather, heated seats. I love the auto shutoff on the headlights/fog lights. The steering wheel controls are very well planned out and the steering wheel itself looks great. The back seat and the trunk have significantly more room than other comparable compact sedans like the Focus, Corolla, and Civic.Engine has alot of peppiness to it

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5 out of 5 stars

From a M3 to a Kia?

Mark, 08/14/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Thats what we did, from a 2003 M3 Convertible to a spicy red sx loaded with leather heated seats and sunroof. This Forte is an amazing little car with many standard features. We started to look for a car that would give us great gas milage and be big enough to take on short trips to Flordia. This car is very roomy and gives us plenty of space. Me and my wife both love the car. We drove over 500 miles in a clunker to pick it up. The drive home was great and got 33 mpg with the air full on. Kia did a great job putting great standard features such as heated outside mirrors, bluetooth, ipod in, steering wheels controls, and triple airbags, traction control, stability control and abs.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good Car

Dot T, 10/09/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We all like new cars so I kept this 4 months before writing a review. I get good gas mileage, an average of 26 -28 mpg hwy/cty. I love the stereo, cell phone and other controls on the steering wheel and the fact that I don't have to turn my lights off and on. I will wait to really rate reliability. In 4 months I've had no problems. My previous car was an Accord, this car is quieter and more fun to drive. I hope it lasts as long.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

No brainer for the price

llllllllljkkkk, 01/21/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I drove a Camry and Acura TL, two of the most reliable and popular cars in the market, so going to a Forte was a big decision for me. I've had the car for a month and I feel I get far so much than what I paid for. All the standard features are there + USB, Bluetooth and the 2.0L engine is good enough for daily driving with good mileage. Of course you are not buying a $40,000 car, so don't expect any grand performance or power. This is an under $20,000 car with all the features such as moonroof, leather + America's best warranty. To put all these in a Corolla or a Civic will cost you $5-6k more. I strongly suggest this to any recent college graduates and people who drive a lot.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better Than Cars Several Thousand More

JMill, 01/19/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Got my new Forte EX and I love it. I just keep finding more and more that I like about it. I think this is the type of car that can turn around Kia's bad reputation. THe fact that its inexpensive and is flat out fun is awesome. I love the plethera of options. I have found the places where Kia cut costs and used cheaper things, and overall, I think the car was made well, and designed well. I think that once word spreads about Kia being reputable, this will be Kia's top seller, and maybe top seller in its class. Better than the Civic, and cheaper? It just has to prove reliability to me and I will call it a home run.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Forte-tastic!!

ddgotrocks, 10/11/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drove the Soul (which is GREAT looking, but a bit too small for my needs), the Honda Fit, & a couple others on my radar as well. Forte won, hands down--simply no other car on the market gives the same bang for the buck. Terrific handling and cornering, & features for price can't be beat. Bluetooth: way cool. Sirius satellite: one of those things you didn't know you needed 'til you have it. Ipod connect: sweet! (note, you can get the ipod connector on ebay all day long for less than $20, including shipping--nearly $40 thru the dealer) Trunk is so big, it's almost magic. Ride is quiet and smooth, plenty of room in back seat. Kia is here to stay--Detroit, take note!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I have bought

newcarbuyer, 01/24/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Between me and my wife we have bought about 6 new cars in the last 25 years. We have owned Ford, Mitsubishi's, Toyotas, Nissans and finally Kias. I have owned the Kia Forte for the past 6 months. It is the best car I have bought. My enthusiasm for the car hasn't diminished in the past 6 months. I like the firm suspension that the Forte was intentionally designed with unlike the VERY soft ride of Toyota and GM. Quality, pickup and gas mileage is great. I do not know how they got the highest horsepower with the greatest mileage in its class for a gas driven car. The engineering of the car is solid and the interior is nice and the car lines are good. I would highly reccemend this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bargin Pocket Rocket

Richard, 02/05/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Still in getting broken in period, have the Corsa Blue, get lots of looks as the color seems to glow in the dark.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Compact with world class feature

Rene Benjamin, 08/20/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I looking for gas saving vehicle. I live in Puerto Rico, so gas is very expressive. This Kia Forte has everything that I looking in a vehicle, standard options like sat radio, leather,ipod interface,style and sporty lines and off course the 2.4 powerplant to feel the power. This is a very, very hit in it compact segment, a great competitor to corolla,civic,elantra,lancer and others.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best features for under $20K!

Skittles, 10/14/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, sporty interior, amazing features (see below), best bang for buck ever!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the money....

lisa, 02/07/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I just purchased my 2010 Kia Forte SX 4 door...i love this car! It looks good from the outside and drives great!! I thought because of the 4 cylinder....no power but this car really can kick into some speed! The gas use has been great and it really gets some mileage to the gallons. If you are looking for a great looking car, great price then the Kia Forte is it. Im very happy with my purchase and never thought I would say that about a KIA...no doubt KIA has done a great job with this new vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great little kia

carleyd, 02/02/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I got my kia when they first hit the Parkersburg lot, and I have loved it! I live in WV and we have had a lot snow this year and my forte goes great! The traction control has been a big help on icy conditions and all the extra features just add to the wonderfulness that is my forte. It is a bit rough over bumps, but thats most small cars I've driven.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best in class! More MPGs

SuperDave, 10/18/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I actually have the EX with fuel economy package. To me, the clincher was the 5 speed auto and electric steering on this package. I drove an EX w/ 4 speed auto and it seemed sluggish getting down to any real acceleration. Also, the steering on the regular EX would drift especially on uneven pavement. The EX w/ fuel economy is awesome, however. The acceleration and shift points are perfect and the steering holds the road with solid feedback and good tight steering the whole way. I can't speak well enough about the EX w/ fuel economy package. You get the best of everything for a great price! It does preclude not being able to get the sunroof, but I wanted the best riding car first & foremost.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Impressed with Forte Koup

Formigaman, 02/01/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great little coupe, lol. Handles well, drives well and has plenty of get up and go when you want it, very leisurely when cruising around the block or on the interstate. I think 0-60 times are incorrect...I hit 85mph before entering the interstate on a standard on ramp. Very nice sounding stereo, love the simplicity of the interior.

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5 out of 5 stars

read the reviews

paul, 08/18/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

price, quality, warranty, looks, road noise, engine acceleration, smart interior controls, and the ride quality for a sedan at this price really surprised and sold me on this unit-test drive one and you will understand kia is giving this vehicle away to get the american consumer to buy kia.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Kia Forte Koup Rocks!

mark, 02/12/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I leased this Forte EX Koup for a great price. Got the deep blue color. Have been driving it for about 3 weeks an an quite impressed for the price. Good tight build quality. Nice,peppy ride and everything well layed out. I highly recommend you put this car on your test list.

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5 out of 5 stars

Genes new car opinion

Car Lover, 07/20/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have the forte ex model with the fuel economy package.Package has five speed automatic and silica tires smart alternator and electric power steering.First tank of gas was 38.37 mpg.This is one of the nicest compact cars i have ever driven and i am very impressed with the overall quality and fit and finish of this new kia product.Car handles well and is very quiet.I dont believe there is any other make car that has so many standard features at forte price point.Car has anti lock brakes traction control stability control satelite radio full air bag package,and many more features.If reliability is good on this new model which i believe it will be kia has a hit in the compact class.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Review for LE forte

kd, 02/16/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I like the exterior design but the interior is a little cheap. The check engine light has been on two times. Unexplained noises coming from the front and back. The front struts were replaced and the noises continue.

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5 out of 5 stars

Forget Honda or Toyota

Bikermidget, 02/23/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Soon as you drive it you'll know.Quiet,smooth,nice heater,passenger sensor airbag,side airbags,roomy,nice stereo,traction control,steering wheel controls,fuel effecient and most of all affordable.You can't beat this for the price.We got the EX automatic 2.0 and love it.I couldn't stand the KIA before,all of them looked cheap and generic but as soon as I seen this one I was amazed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than the Honda Civic

John, 02/27/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Traded a 2007 Honda Civic for the Forte, and have no regrets. So much quieter on the road, and a lot more fun to drive. Loved the Honda until I drove the Forte. Honda having a lot of issues with there quality including cracked engine blocks. I paid 16700.00 for a LX Civic ,and 15700,00 for a SX Forte that has a lot more standard features. Stability control, and traction control are not even offered on the Honda. Build quality and materials on the Forte are also a step above the Civic, and remember this review is coming from some one who drove the civic for 3 and a half years. The Honda didn't even have heated mirrors, even my 2000 Dodge Neon had heated mirrors.

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5 out of 5 stars

2010 Kia Forte Sedan SX

1joeyoung, 03/01/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

In several online reviews, the clutch is mentioned as a negative. I agree that the clutch is definitely "Different" in the 6spd Manual, but I think that's the way it is in many cars. While shopping, I drove a MINI, Civic Si, Genesis Coupe, all manual. Every one had different clutch characteristics. Aside from that, I really like the Forte. It has great exterior styling for a compact car, and nice interior arrangement and surfaces for a car of this price range. The seats are comfortable and the upgraded cloth of the SX feels more durable than the standard cloth seats. The trunk is surprisingly large for a car of this size.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2010 Kia Forte SE

Kelly, 09/01/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my 2010 Kia Forte SE that I purchased on August 29, 2009. I got all the features I wanted on a vehicle including Air Conditioning, Power Windows and Doors, Bluetooth, Sirus Radio and USB for my Ipod. It runs very smooth and looks nice. :) I have gotten a lot of compliments about my new car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!!

metgirl6, 10/27/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We have had this car less than a week but I love it. It's fun to drive, very smooth and quiet. We got the standard EX package with the fuel package. Gas mileage has been about 30 mpg on the first tank. We looked at every car out there and this one seemed to have it all. I highly recommend this vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT!!!!

Bonnie, 03/03/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I just got out of college and this is the first car that i bought on my own. I LOVE IT!!! It rides great and i have taken it on many 4 to 5 hour trips. It has alot of features that i didn't expect from a kia and the exterior design is great. I feel like its kind of a luxury car without the price. I did take it in for the charger lighter wasnt working but they fixed it right away no charge. Great gas mileage, and it is just a smooth ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

For this $, U can't beat this car

kdominy, 10/30/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ok, I paid $16K, without the equity from my trade, it would have been $17.5K including all taxes and fees. Now tell me another car that gives you the following at that price. Full steering wheel controls, pwr windows/locks, keyless, cd/mpw, flash drive, ipod connectivity, sirius, 5 speed auto tranny, ac, cc, etc. Oh, 5 yr/60 month b2b, 10 yr/100K pwrtrain. I have more headroom than I did in my Tundra, 40 mpg on the hwy, and a very reliable and well handling suspension. Nice pep on that engine also!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great car

atlw54, 03/03/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Had a Honda for 16 years, so very hard to buy another brand, but have been very impressed with Kias that friends have, so I drove this one. Wow, what a great car. I hope it lasts like a Honda. Looked at all cars in this segment and was so impressed with all the extras for the price. The exterior looks are what got me into the car. Absolutely one of the best looking cars on the road. Have had it since Novermber. Have already been on a long road trip. What a great highway car. Not one single problem yet. Mileage averages 29,30 in all conditions. Six speaker stereo and steering wheel controls are favorite features. Plenty of power for an average driver. Steering and braking great!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car with great mileage and comfort

WA3ERQ, 07/30/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I also have the EX with the Fuel Economy package. Runs nice and quiet along with being comfortable inside. I traded in a Dodge Caravan and this is my second Kia (also own a Sedona). Kia products seem to be very well constructed since I haven't had any problems and really don't expect any. The 3 months Sirius is great since I've never used this before so it's a good way to try it out. The bluetooth is also great, especially for your phone (it shows who you are talking to and has voice activated commands).

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5 out of 5 stars

for the cash

informed consumer , 08/24/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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EX with the fuel economy package. Took an expert (my 16 year old daughter) to the KIA dealership to test drive the forte after spending too much time researching vehicles on the internet. First impression was the car looked great in person (a wink from my daughter confirmed this). Next came the test drive-forte handles better than most vehicles its size-leg room to spare (6'1 250Lbs)-getting in and out wasn't a chore either-visibility front and sides is extremely good. Standard safety equiptment is exceptional. Road noise was minimal on smoooth and township roads. Gadgets (bluetooth, ipod, auto manual, abs brakes and stability control for this price are great. Don't forget the warranty. C Ya

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5 out of 5 stars

2ND KIA

JACKTHEONE, 03/13/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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First KIA was a 2006 Spectra5 SX, love it. with 106,000 miles no problems. Purchased Forte for 14850 out the door.with gas mileage package. Great looking car ( Dark Cherry), comfortable, roomy, great gas mileage, the last two tanks were 34.9 mpg on north east winter gas. 20/80 cityhighway. Transmission does not always shift smoothly, will take to dealer.

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5 out of 5 stars

Forget Honda or Toyota

bikermidget, 03/05/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Have no complaints whatsoever. Wife loves it. Smooth ride, comfortable, great interior and looks great. Have a 2005 Focus and the Forte makes the Focus seem like a wooden crate with wheels. I couldn't stand Kia's in the past, they looked like generic junkie cars, but when we seen and test drove our forte ex we said "we'll take this one in White".

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car for the money

MarkPaterson, 03/08/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Have had my Forte for 5 months so far. Still very pleased with it. Excellent ride and mileage, very good quality. I have the EX with the fuel economy package (5sp A/T).

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5 out of 5 stars

character in a car

dave, 11/04/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
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I traded in a mazda6 which was good but just boring.I've had the car for 4 weeks. The new Forte has character. It's a fun car to drive. It has plenty of room, a large trunk, plenty of back seat room.It handles great and with the 2.4 engine has more accelaration then the old mazda6 with a 3.0.The satellite radio and easy MP3 hook up is great.It evens comes with bluetooth which I didn't care about but makes driving safer.It has most options standard on the SX.The new mazda 3 may have a nicer interior(ugly grill) but I would rather have the extra money in my pocket.Once you get used to the delayed throttle it's a blast to drive.Nothing in its class has as much power or is as much fun to drive.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

cute little car

lady T, 03/10/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this care as a belated Christmas gift. It handles the road well. The bluetooth is too noisy. The passenger airbag light stays on. I carried the car back twice, but it is not corrected yet. Overall I enjoy it

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4.88 out of 5 stars

just purchased 2010 forte sx koupe

stevenmark, 03/17/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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just purchased this car yesterday and i must say I'm in shock at how much car i got for my money.the car in the corsa blue color gets compliments every where i go.this is truly a great bang for the buck car. best looking car on the road bar none.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value

Mike, 08/31/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car for the money! Loaded with standard features and has a sleek look to it unlike its predecessor. I also own a 2007 Civic and the Forte is comparable in almost all areas. The gear ratio feels awkward at times, but you get used to it. So far I am sub 30 mpg combined. I would like to see that go up. Overall, an outstanding compact sedan!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Kia Forte - Seats

Chris, 11/17/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased this car back in August. Its a nice car it has over 3000 miles I bought the ex with fuel economy pkg I do mostly city driving I was getting 30 mpg which added up to 400 out of tank now i'm getting 360 per tank whats up with that? Second the drivers seat is killing me I can feel the steal construction of the seat with the air bag in the way. Kia won't do anything about it beware if your a tall & mature man stay away from this car!!!! The engine lag is some thing I still can't get use to? All other options for the money are great. I just wish it was more comfortable. I only drive to work and that's it The steering is not tight it pulls or leans to the right.

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5 out of 5 stars

I'm in love

crazyyank, 03/29/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I traded in my 07 Corolla for the 2010 Forte SX Koup. I've had the car for 2 weeks and I still smile everytime I look at it. I got the silver exterior and the sunroof. The car handles like a dream and the acceleration is more than enough (esp when you hit it at 60 to get past a slower car). The ride is a little stiff, but as someone else said it is a sports car. I do not miss my Corolla at all nor do I regret not getting the 6cyl Mustang I was thinking about. You get more "bang for the buck" with this car and more than one person has commented on the exterior styling.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Deal, Love mine!

ikn0wbetter, 04/04/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I've been a loyal VW customer, but after my last fiasco with an 03 Passat I had to move on. The Forte is smaller than my Passat but I LOVE IT. I got the dark cherry (the interior and exterior color is so nice and matches very well), it is a little jerky when it shifts gears though and the paint does seem to scratch a little more easily than I'd like, but overall I LOVE IT. I got the fuel economy package and can get almost 450 miles to a tank when I'm driving long distances. It has already been on several 5-9 hour road trips and there has never been a problem. The Bluetooth comes in VERY handy- I hate driving other cars without that feature now!

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