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My awesome, good looking, great value economy car
Stephen Cane, 03/06/2018
updated 09/12/2018
2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 6 months of driving, still loving it! Not changing anything else in this review, all the high ratings still stand. Would like to add that we have an awesome dealership here in Quincy, Il. though! Was after a good economy car to replace a 10 year old Hyundai Elantra. (The Elantra was a good experience for us, but I was amazed at how far this class has come in the past ten years. We have or have had higher end cars/ SUVs/ mini-vans.) We found it in this Kia Forte S model with the tech package option. Quality of materials, features, ride, styling, roominess, just a good overall, well refined design. And at a really good price, so a great value to top it all off. We have only had this car for a month, but we are really loving it!
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Kia forte S Sedan
Justin, 03/25/2017
2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
S model is great in gas. 29 city/ 38 highway EPA estimates. 2017 model has new 2.0 L engine with 6 gear automatic. 2017 has automatic headlight setting, backup camera, Bluetooth. I believe s and ex models come with touchscreen head unit that has Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto.
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Great, economical Car
HRN, 11/07/2017
2017 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first experience with a Kia and I am really happy. Traded a Toyota Camry and the Kia is a much better car. Better finished better pick up better comfort. Better price
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Suprisingly good car
Dan Davis, 08/02/2018
2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've been traveling a great deal and this is one of my favorite small rental cars. Electronics/entertainment with the upgraded S model are great, with a very functional Apple CarPlay. Climate controls are simple and easy to use. Handling, the car has very easy turning and control. In the S trim, I felt a significant difference from the LX. This is probably due to the alloy rims and wider tires on the S vs the LX. I would definitely opt for an S if I were in the market for this type of car. It's great for non freeway roads, parking, small turning radius, things you want if you're looking for a runabout or short freeway hop vehicle. Response from the engine is good up to normal speeds, a bit sluggish once you start trying to pass people at 70+ (or around 80) as is common in larger metro areas. As the engine is not a turbo, there's no turbo lag and power delivery is very smooth. Excellent gas mileage too. Seating in small cars is usually a big deal for me, as I'm a bit overweight. However, this was very comfortable compared to other small cars. There is only one car in this category I've liked better (excluding the Accent, which is essentially the same) after driving a slew of similar vehicles from many manufacturers, and that was the Chevy Cruze. The Cruze has more power, more style, and better electronics. However, Cruze also has auto engine stop and a small displacement turbo, which may be maintenance issues in the future. It's also slightly more expensive.
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Great car for the money
David H, 11/24/2017
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2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got hit hard in my 2015 Kia Forte, bought the 2017, couldn't be happier with my 2nd time. It's a joy to drive ad own. Kia West Atlanta car dealership, however is the worst.
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