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16,000 car? How much more do you want?
Rich, 02/11/2017
updated 08/14/2017
2015 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm a skeptical guy, and I don't believe advertising. That said, this car is incredible. My second Kia. The last was a new Optima 2012 EX, also great. I leased this one after 3 years with the Optima, and stepped down because a) my lease $ dropped from 295 to 165 and b) I couldn't tell the diff between the models on the road until I was right on top of them. Comfort-wise, just about as comfy (great seats and leg room) but a little smaller than the Optima, but no issue for me and I'm 6'2" and 225. Given the price, I don't see how I could have done better. Good for 5 people, the 1.8 engine is just fine, and on the highway I get between 42 and 46 mpg @ 65-70. Amazing. Around town/stop and go it's more like 23-24. As far as the rest, it's a great car. 29k miles and no service issues; wife and I just finished a 3000 mile road trip in it. $16,500 MSRP, are you kidding?
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Base model LX good bang for buck
leighto, 12/22/2014
2015 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 46 people found this review helpful
"Never thought I would buy a new Kia!. After driving a Toyota Echo for the last 5 years I decided I needed something bigger, newer and almost as good gas mileage. I have owned the 2015 Kia LX 1.8L for the last month and have been averaging a combined 36 miles per gallon which is better than EPA rates. Decided to go for the base model as it was on cash special for $12,500(could not refuse). Decent features for base model, with power groups and satellite radio and blue tooth. Huge upgrade from roll up windows Echo. The ride is comfortable with good seats and driving feel. Ride noise is a little loud, but what can you expect for $12,500. Blue tooth and voice commands work very well.
2015 Forte LX sedan
Jim, 10/21/2015
2015 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2015 Forte in Nov '14. So far, the car has been great. No mechanical problems or issues at all. It has plenty of room for a compact car. I saw some people said visibility is an issue, but for me ( I'm 5'7) visibility is just fine. I have the base engine, and granted it could use a little more power, and fuel economy is about average not great. The interior is really nice especially when compared to other compact cars that I looked at. KIA has definitely come a long way. PROS: Price, Style, Standard features, Interior quality. CONS: Base engine under powered, standard '15 wheels are cheap looking for such a nice car.
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Great car for the price
David H, 11/24/2017
updated 06/01/2021
2015 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great valve for the price. Runs great and looks nice. However buying from a Kia dealership in Lithia Springs Georgia the worst. ( Atlanta West Kia)
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Even after 5 years..I love this car!!!
Doug Brown, 01/15/2019
updated 01/20/2022
2015 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2018 and it has been 5 years and it is still amazing. I drove it to monteray and Unfortunately there was a huge pothole that caused serious engine damage so I have now replaced the engine. but it was worth it bc I love my car. it still looks like new and $6,000 for the used engine was honestly the best option since I still owed on it. now i do not arrive it anywhere I am not familiar with the roads. Best car ever!!!
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