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CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS CAR!
Rose S., 02/15/2019
2019 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
Looking for something sleek and sexy? Want to turn heads as you cruise down the road? Want to know that you have a good vehicle that is going to get you to your destination effectively, fashionably, and safely? Then look no further, because the 2019 Kia Forte EX is DEFINITELY the car for you. I recently purchased this vehicle and could not be more happier. It is by far one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. (And I have had a Kia before!) Kia's warranty alone is a MAJOR selling point for them, but all the extras is just an added bonus to the customer. This car is so affordable too! If you are feeling a little daring and adventurous, do what I did and get this vehicle in the "CURRANT RED". (Why not!!!?? You only live once right?) Get ready for the ride of your life, because this car is not only fun, but makes sense economically!
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Surprisingly Good
TomJ, 08/10/2019
2019 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I spent two weeks in a Forte on a recent vacation, by mistake actually. There were five of us, and we reserved a larger car, but ended up with this instead. Yes, it's crowded with three in back, and with suitcases in the trunk, the rear suspension was pretty compressed. But it handled and accelerated acceptably well. With a lighter load, it was responsive. And we averaged 47 mpg on a long highway trip. The transmission did not seem like a CVT, and exhibited none of the annoyances those things are known for. Reliability after 100,000 mi. is another question, however, and CVTs are not rebuildable - it's seven grand for a new one. One design flaw however, is that the hood release latch is too exposed. I kicked it open three times during those two weeks. It only happened when getting out, so I managed to shut it, but it could get hairy on the highway.
Cute Kia
Cathy, 04/04/2019
2019 Kia Forte LXS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a used car for my daughter. After realizing that the prices for cars that are between 5-8 years old were astronomical, I decided to lease her a new car. The car is beautiful, both inside and out. It rides nicely and accelerates quickly. The screen for the radio and back up camera is really big.
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Great car
Eric from Lombard IL , 12/18/2019
2019 Kia Forte FE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my Kia Forte FE with a six speed manual transmission. Went to Yellowstone and back car rode good lots of trunk space. Cruised at 85 in Nebraska got 37 mpg. My 2nd. Kia very impressed with the brand no problems with either one. Paid $14,475 plus tax and liscence fees. I have a full sized spare got the rim from a junk yard. Bought the jack from Kia. Is nice that a full size spare fits in the well in trunk. Will be buying another Kia down the road. Love the 10 year 100k mile warranty. Eric from Lombard IL
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Transmission problems
Christina, 12/29/2020
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2019 Kia Forte FE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my kia forte for almost 2 years. It has 50,000 miles on it. I wish I would have bought a Toyota. My transmission has gone out. It almost caused an accident when I was driving it to the dealership. They said that this is a problem with the new transmissions. U g h so now I'm driving a rental until they get another transmission in. Update: It's been 9000 miles since they replaced my transmission so far so good. My car still gets 45 miles to the gallon on open highway. I'm happy about that. My insurance is very high because it's a kia. That stinks. I have never had a ticket or accident that was my fault.
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Love my Forte
Judy, 07/24/2019
2019 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my 2019 Snow White Pearl Forte EX. My only issue is the windshield wipers are attached underneath the hood. You cannot lift them to clean underneath them or lift them in the winter so they don't freeze to the windshield. Thankfully, I keep my car in the garage.
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Sporty New Era of a Small Car
Salvatore , 05/08/2019
2019 Kia Forte LXS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
It’s exactly as advertised. The new Honda/Toyota without the price tag!!!
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Dedicated owner of Kia
Virginia Matthews, 07/03/2019
2019 Kia Forte LXS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
You will love this car ,I drove a Kia Rio for 12 years I decided it was Time to buy a new one ,I drove into the dealership to look at a Kia Soul and drove out with a 2019 Kia Forte lxs it rides great ,roomy, and sporty my 3 grown kids tease me on this ! You are never to old to drive in Style ,lol this was an exciting day for me got a new car and my great granddaughter was born on the same day ,I get a lot of compliments on my new Kia Forte!!!
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Not what you’d expect
MG, 11/11/2019
2019 Kia Forte LXS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2019 Kia Forte back in February of this year, and haven’t had any issues out of the car until today. With less than 19,000 miles my car started idling today with the RPMS rapidly going back and forth while the engine is making a ticking noise. I had to have it towed to the dealership hopeful it’s nothing major. After all this really questions my trust and liability of this car.
Purchased My 5th KIA!
Tis Olesko, 02/03/2019
2019 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
KIA is the only car I will purchase. My dealership, Young KIA in Layton, Utah, is amazing! Purchasing this car was fast and easy with them. As for the Forte. I purchased the Fire Orange EX special addition. I needed a car after my 2018 Niro got totaled in a accident. Amazing on the strength of KIA cars in an accident. Had the frame not bend the car would have been repairable. These cars really hold up in T accident. Had the frame not been destroyed, it was repairable. The mileage in the Forte can only be beat by the Niro. The cost of the Forte is a lot less then the Niro. The acceleration of the Forte is not great but that is made up by the mileage you get on the Forte. My husband picked this Fire Orange color. The car looks really sporty. Interior is beautiful. Makes you feel like you are driving a high end car. The maintenance packages KIA offers are amazing and affordable. The warranty for KIA can not be beat. That is why I only buy KIA and only from my dealer, Young KIA in Layton, Utah. You will never be disappointed purchasing a KIA. Check out a dealer, they have vehicles for every budget and even the lower end of the Forte is beautiful inside and out.
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