Used 2013 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
Used Forte for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Forte, so we've included reviews for other years of the Forte since its last redesign.
Really good, roomy and nice looking car and great value!
mazda5forme, 09/18/2011
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
84 of 359 people found this review helpful
Everytime we buy a new car, we look at all the brands and compare. Mazda, Toyota's, Honda, Fords, etc. We currently have 2 Fords and we also have a Mazda5 that we bought new a few years ago, that my college age daughter is now using.We bought a brand new 2011 KIA Sorento SX suv in March. Very impressed with the quality and value, also the styling. Then we needed a car for my wife, and looked at everything in the way of small sedans. To make a long story short, we bought a 2012 KIA Forte 5 door EX.
The Best deal for the Money!
belljackie, 07/22/2012
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 91 people found this review helpful
Phenominal!
2013 Kia Forte for sale near you
3 of 17 listings
- SX 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $10,599140 mi away
- EX SedanMSRP: $4,15035 mi away
- SX SedanMSRP: $7,999144 mi away
See all 17 listings
Great MPG ffrom automatic...
waltchan, 11/08/2012
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
I rented one, and this Forte gets up to 50-55 MPG on highway if cruising only up to 50 mph speed (no higher) at the magic, low 1,500 RPM mark, A/C off, cruise control on, and windows closed. Accelerate this Forte very carefullly by not letting it run higher than 1,500 RPM for each and all transmission gears it shifts from stop to go in city driving, regardless if other drivers behind you find you too slow. Shift to neutral for all downhill driving as much as possible to receive up to 100 MPG. Shift back to drive if neutral driving reaches below 50 mph. Anyone can do it. Happy traveling...
Buy a coleman grill instead
krkelsoe, 10/03/2012
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 19 people found this review helpful
Well, I bought mine brand new in December. Took her off the lot with 33 miles. I added a lowering kit, 20" wheels, and exhaust. I loved that car. It was fun to drive, but pretty slow. Still really caught a lot of looks though... But then I was driving home from buying bread last week and she went up in flames in mere minutes. Not sure what happened, and it's under investigation with Kia. It only had 8,900 miles on it. Just feel like people should know. If I had kids in the back or was disabled or slow-moving, there could have been serious injuries.
Owner since new. Long term review
Brad, 12/02/2023
2012 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Only new car ive ever bought and still running strong at 300k km. Engine replaced under a factory recall at 187k. Hows that for customer support....no one does that they did. All original wheel bearings and exhaust and front end. Aside frome the engine change its needed front and rear calipers 3 times. Thats it. All controls still work ac works everything has held up well. No rust whatsoever and i live in a heavy salt area near the ocean. If the engine has been replaced buy one. It should be cheap given its now 11 years old.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value