Used 2023 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
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For the money, it's unbeatable.
msbav8r, 01/20/2024
2023 Kia Forte GT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
At about $26,500 (including $1500 'market adjustment'), I got a brand new, 201hp tutbo-charged, fully loaded, great-looking, fun car, that gets excellent fuel economy. I was looking for a new car with a manual transmission. There are very few cars left that are available with a manual. Most are either high-end Audis, BMW's, or Porches, or bare bones base models from Toyota and Nissan. The Kia Forte GT hits the sweet spot. Very inexpensive, but loaded with the 201hp turbo engine, power moonroof, Sytex leather interior, Apple CarPlay, heated seats, led lights inside and out, and a Harmon Kardon sound system. I did pay $700 extra for the manual transmission, but it was well worth it. It's an absolute blast to drive and I don't feel like I'm driving a cheap car. It has plenty of power, handles well, and I'm getting around 30mpg. It's very comfortable and has a lot more room than it looks like it has. I've bought more expensive new cars in the past, but the Forte GT is my favorite.
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Great car for the money
Mikael, 12/18/2023
2023 Kia Forte GT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Picked up the car two days ago. We bought the black-on-black GT Line 1.6L turbo. Kia put in a wide variety of technology and features. My son will be the primary driver however I did drive it home. Pros- Technology, Fuel Economy, Brilliant looking, Value, and the warranty. Cons- Road noise and the ride can be rough over bumpy roads. I expected Kia to do a bit better in that aspect. The Honda Civic Sport and the next level up have the same noise and bumpy issues. Honda offers only a 3/36 warranty. If you want a better ride and less noise you are going to pay a lot more money. Overall - Highly Recommended
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excelent car
Gcs , 02/27/2024
2023 Kia Forte LXS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
the kia forte lxs 2023 is a very good option very economical in gas a faster ride
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FROM A TREX TO A FORTE
Vlanda Weber, 09/23/2022
2023 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
My daily driver is a TREX, however for my job I drive ALOT, so I needed a commuter car. I have had my 2023 KIA FORTE for 2 weeks and have 2500 miles on it already. It rides nicely, looks nice and the gas mileage is incredible! Seats are comfy, and interior is suprisingly very roomy.
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Good and bad
Dee, 09/20/2022
2023 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have been driving Fords but they stopped making cars. So switched to a 2023 Kia Forte. I love the mpg. I average 44-55 mpg, I do drive a lot of freeways. City getting 33-35 depending on red lights. I hit a deer and car manage to have corner bumper damage. So it did well in a crash. My biggest issue with this car is road noise, Apple CarPlay don’t stay connected and radio stinks with nothing much coming out of all the speakers except for the one on the dash. I have to turn the volume up to 45 when in my ford it was 10. Forget about jamming out because you’re not going to have it sound decent. Motor runs pretty smooth and when I first drove it, it was hard not to do 80 mph. The problem with that is car isn’t stable for high speed and vibrates. It does the purpose that I need it to do but if you’re looking for a sports car this is not for you. The backseats good for small children and probably adults on short distance for comfort but it is more compact than a sedan. I purposely bought this car because of the price, the gas mileage and some of the safety features. I drive a lot in my work and go through cars every 3 to 5 years.
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