Used 2018 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
Used Forte for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Forte, so we've included reviews for other years of the Forte since its last redesign.
Great low price car
Scott, 06/11/2018
2017 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fuel mileage can be better overall if you're going to spend less than 25000 on a car this will be the one to buy did you get the e x with a plus package it is a great car for the price
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worst car I ever owned
susan c, 01/12/2018
updated 01/24/2022
2017 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
terrible defroster. Turning it on actually fogs up the windshield sometimes. It takes forever to clear windshield. windshield washer solution often freezes on contact so driver cannot see. Large blind spots in front and back that totally hide a car or a person. Pulling out is dangerous; it has very slow pick-up, especially if starting on a hill or pulling out in traffic. Tires spin on wet roads, similar to a Honda. Headlights do not automatically turn off when engine turns off. The only indicator is a tiny light on the dashboard screen that can be hidden by the steering wheel (no beep). Dashboard lights up even when headlights are not turned on; one has to be careful to remember that headlights are not on at dusk, even though dash is lit up. I find this to have been a dangerous car for an older person to use. I dislike this car very much, but, of course, its resale value is so much less than purchase price. Update: The windshield freezing up might be due to RainX. Everything else is the same. The car so far is reliable and runs well. New more expensive tires helped with traction.
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Great car
Maria batey, 08/20/2018
2018 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Awesome safe car
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Great Car
JG, 02/24/2018
2017 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Kia is reasonably priced and a great family vehicle. Not paying for bells and whistles, but not sacrificing quality or comfort
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A Korean car made in Mexico!
Ron Wilson, 02/29/2024
2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car it terrific! 32-34 MPG, good performance, and predates the CVT transmissions found in virtually all cars of this class. [including the current KIA Fortes] The six speed clutch-type transmission is very responsive and silky smooth. Smoother than the current CVTs with their disgusting fake shifts. Body fits BMW plus accurate. Now 7 years old and still like new. Perfect paint and interior.
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