2024 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
Pricing
LX - $21,145 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$19,614Prices based on sales in VA thru 4/14/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Forte, so we've included reviews for other years of the Forte since its last redesign.
2024 Kia Forte GT line supercar
Timothy. Spring Hill Tennessee, 01/20/2024
2024 Kia Forte GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Okay so here's the deal. I sold my 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup because I didn't like it! And I needed something with good fuel economy. So I looked at the Kia Forte. And the fuel economy is outstanding. I'm getting 40 miles per gallon. I drive 80 miles a day plus to and from work. The car is very comfortable, I love the options that it has. I'm very pleased with my purchase. This is the first Kia that I have ever owned. I have over 1,100 miles on it now. I did the first break in oil change at about 300 plus miles. I plan to change the oil again at 2,000 miles to make sure we get any break in material out of the oil pan. I am running Royal Purple motor oil and OEM Kia filter. Then I plan to put it on a 5000 Mi oil change schedule. Do not buy into this 7500 10,000 Mi oil change garbage that's all nonsense by the EPA! If you want to keep your car in good shape use synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 miles. I really like my Kia! If you're looking for a budget friendly car with a great warranty the Kia will fit the bill! I give the Kia car five stars!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
For the money, it's unbeatable.
msbav8r, 01/20/2024
2023 Kia Forte GT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
9 of 10 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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
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
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
FROM A TREX TO A FORTE
Vlanda Weber, 09/23/2022
2023 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 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.
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Good and bad
Dee, 09/20/2022
2023 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 26 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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value