Used 2018 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Much research--paid off
Frank E., Willsboro, NY, 06/27/2018
updated 09/04/2019
Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
95 of 98 people found this review helpful
Heavily researched this car, esp. relying on CR tests. They rated this car tops in the compact class (overall score) tied with the Toyota Corolla. However, the Forte road score was higher. ( My own figures put this car out in front too, in this compact class.) Also, we test drove a Corolla for a week in 2014 and it drove like a bus in comparison. So, CR was right: car is a gem. Over 40 mpg pump to pump in all types of driving including plenty of hills (we live in the Adirondack Park of NY State.) Highlights are: great ride for comfort and lack of road noise. (Switching out the OEM tires for Continental True Contacts may have helped.) Also, we stuck with the original wheel size, i.e. 195/65R15, for which there are many advantages such as: less costly tire replacements, better ride (more rubber between rim and road,) better in snow and better mpg's with narrower tires, lighter and stronger than bigger rims, etc. etc. This car drives like a dream. Can't think of much to complain about. I'm 6'2" but plenty of headroom in front even with seat in highest position. Could actually go an inch higher, but driver's comfort and view out is first rate. Bought this 2018 in end of April of that year, and only have c. 5000 on it as of June 2019. and so far could not be happier. Good choice. All that research paid off! We liked the folks at the dealer too (Della Kia in Plattsburgh, NY). Car is very nice looking (deep, rich, garnet red) and the price very right--recommend it indeed. 8/30/19 update: Nothing new to add except that comments made in the original review still hold. This is a wonderful car for us. Too bad they changed it in 2019 as the comfort/ride/noise and overall score by CR is lower. But have not driven the new 2019 model so perhaps it is OK--worth checking out. I get 41 PLUS mpg in the summer and the new model is supposed to be better marginally if it's that important to you. (MPG's are very important to me, but I'll take 41 plus any day.) By the way, as I think the case with many cars, the dashboard mpg's are somewhat lower than the actual pump to pump measurement and it is the latter figure that I use to calculate the mpg's so it is very accurate. Kia seems to make very good cars now--at least to CR brand comparisons. I am very happy with this car!
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26000 miles and already issues
Patches , Georgetown, KY, 02/24/2020
Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 27 people found this review helpful
I'm barely over 26000 miles, have done all service at correct intervals since owning and already have check engine light for cylinder misfires. Pathetic when you can't rely on a car with relatively low mileage.
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Treating me well!
Anonymous , Sierra Vista, AZ, 11/13/2020
Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy my car. It’s great on gas , on the highway I get about 52 mpg and driving around town I get between 35-40 mpg. I really haven’t had any issues and have had her for almost 2 years now ! Only thing I had to do is keep on my my routine maintenance such as oil changes, had to put new wipers and get new tires after about a year and a half. But I really love this car.
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Great reliable economic car
Geoff B., Lafayette, TN, 06/08/2020
Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love my new to me 2018 Kia Forte. Has a lot of pick up and go in sport mode which I did not expect. Handling is tight and Apple car play is fantastic.
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Great car
Maria batey, Springfield, OR, 08/20/2018
Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Awesome safe car
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