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Minor glitches, not getting MPG advertised
sschultz, 02/12/2011
2011 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 Kia Forte 5-door four weeks ago and already need to head into the shop. The clock quit working on a drive the other day, the key fab control for the hatch isn't functioning and the power outlet casing comes out when I try to remove my ipod charger. Relatively minor things - but it is a new car. Averaging 30MPG (not included in the trip computer, but a manual calculation) driving 60 miles highway every day. I'm not an inefficient driver so unclear on when I'm going to start getting 34MPG. Overall it's a fun car to drive but have concerns about the build quality and reliability of electronic components specifically.
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skc6, 08/10/2011
2011 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased Forte in late May 2011. Interioe comfort is good. Mileage could be better that current average of 26 mpg. Took it on vacation and the average mpg jumped to 30.5-more highway miles at higher speeds. On rain slick streets it handles good.
A nice car
concordenerd, 04/22/2011
2011 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 15 people found this review helpful
Had this last week as a rental and was very nice. I wanted a Optima or a Sonata, but they were out and said I would take a Prius. They were out of them too. Avis insisted that I try this as it was a nice car they said. Had 400 miles on it so it was new. A nice car with a lot of features standard. Useful features. Averaged over 180 miles 35 MPG.
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rgebbia, 12/07/2011
2011 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had this car since July. Have 7300 miles. Car is loaded with Nav, sunroof, leather, Sirius radio, rear camera, etc...It's comfortable inside, good drive on the highway, handling isn't bad but the Jetta I also tested didn't handle any better surprisingly. It has great acceleration for a 4-cylinder, non-turbo and the 2.5 engine is what makes the difference. My only complaints so far are the suspension and the gas mileage. I do mostly highway driving and am only getting 26 - 28 mpg. Also, I feel every bump, big or small in this car. Great value for the money and will be a good car to hand down to the kids but not sure I would purchase another.
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James Dennis, 03/01/2019
2011 Kia Forte SX 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bumpy ride
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