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Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $13,695 - $17,695
Invoice: $13,430 - $16,860
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 22-25/32-34 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 156HP
2.4L I4 173HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.5
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.5
Overall: 3.3
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By Iris
Submitted 2009-12-11 21:57:21
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
Comfortable, roomy, great gas economy.
I have a sedan with sunroof, cruise, bluetooth - I liked the features for the price.
As a woman buyer, I was impressed with salesperson who wasn't pushy - but, when I had what I felt was a warranty issue and wanted to speak with the salesperson who sold me the car - he no longer worked there which was very disappointing and 'not confidence inspiring'. I have received courteous, timely service from the Service Department. Not always the results I'd like but very personable, courteous, and friendly staff in Sherwood Park, AB.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
1) I'm not impressed with the way my KIA Forte handles on ice. Spoke to dealership was told to get Winter Tires! New Car in Alberta - "All Season Tires" should mean all-season tires and shouldn't require replacing in the first month of ownership!
2) Sound quality of bluetooth is poor; radio was replaced to try to improve the quality - some improvement! I've never had this feature before so it is nice but I would use it more if the sound quality were better.
3) Feature whereby volume of radio increases or decreases with acceleration / deceleration is a joke! I have driven other cars with this feature and it was great. With the Forte, it is hard to tell the car has the feature. Service Dept says - that's as good as it gets with the Forte.
4) Cruise control - only good for acceleration. Don't rely on it when you are going downhill; it accelerates and you have to use your brake (if you want to avoid a speeding ticket - speaking from experience!).
5) Remote start - I requested a remote start from the Dealership. Not available. Gave me two possible contacts.... Not impressed.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
In general I like the car; I especially liked it before the snow and ice hit - now I am having to look at a big bill to get snow tires and I think that is a rip off when you have just purchased a new car (I would have been better off to have purchased it with snow tires since "all-season" tires apparently mean "summer" tires!).
Other than the tires issue, the other complaints I have are minor and 'you get what you pay for' so perhaps my expectations were too high - coming from a full size, North American car to the KIA.
By Chad
Submitted 2009-12-06 21:58:49
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
2010 Kia Forte EX:
Exterior design looks great.
Interior roomy and comfortable.
Trunk space is surprisingly large for a compact car.
Great cost for performance.
Automatic transmission responds well and the fuel efficiency is great.
Standard accessories (blue tooth, Sirius-XM, power doors) are a nice bonus.
Center console looks great as well.
Kia's warranties extend beyond the rest of the market adding extra security.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
Suspension could be improved.
Interior plastic on doors mark up easily as noted by others.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
I was skeptical when I walked into the dealership but once I hopped in and test drove the Kia Forte I was sold. I got two dealerships into a bidding war over my sale and got a great deal for the EX model.
I am very happy with my new ride and would recommend it to others. The ergonomic interior is amazingly comfortable and sleek. The suspension could be improved but is in no way a deal breaker. Automatic transmission accelerates a little slow compared to other cars but I switch over to manual and drop a gear to give myself a little extra boost when merging onto busy highways.
Overall, the Kia Forte is a surprisingly great car and an exceptionally cost effective vehicle.
By Goldwinger
Submitted 2010-03-07 20:58:21
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
I am 6'5" tall. I fit nice, lots of head and knee room. Better than any other small car.
Looks good and has great engine performance.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
Blue Tooth is a piece of SH__T. Not clear, can't understand phone conversation.
Rides a little rough but I expected it with the sports car suspension and 17" lowpro wheels.
Could use a outside temp display on rear view mirror.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
We enjoy driving it. The value for what you get is worth it. Leather, heated seats and good looking.
By Norm123
Submitted 2010-02-16 09:17:22
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
Looks and performance.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
Tires from factory are very poor in winter, even with traction control, it handles very poorly in snow to almost the point of dangerous. The wheels capture snow inside and take them way out of balance. For $18,000, I expect a little more but then again it does have air bags to compensate for poor handling.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
Great car for Florida.
By Ian709
Submitted 2010-02-07 12:11:25
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
Looks nice outside.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
Plastic inside is CHEAP and scratches if you touch it.
No HD radio, factory speakers are total trash.
Bumpy ride reminds you this is a low end car.
Very sluggish driving experience: ghosts of the Spectra.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
I test drove the Forte twice but decided not to buy one. I'd rather stick with my Dodge Neon: just as noisy and junky but there is no car payment and I put in HD radio (not subscription fee) and Infinity Speakers so my junk car has better music than a New Forte. The Neon has more pep as well.
By Blondie
Submitted 2010-02-07 11:07:08
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
The look.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
Everything else.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
Huge regret buying this piece of junk. Looks are so deceiving and this car keeps proving that to me.
By Chris574
Submitted 2009-12-26 17:26:18
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
The fuel econ pack is definitely worth it. I'm saving money on gas so I can't complain.
The car rides smooth and handles nice.
The interior is bigger than the Mazda 3. I loved my Mazda 3 and was going to get another one but the dealers wouldn't come down in price that I was looking for and to be honest I couldn't get over that smiling grill.
Trunk space is great.
The sat radio is great and the sound system is awesome.
Very little road noise however, read below.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
My only complaint is the Bluetooth. When driving at 40 mph and higher and speaking, the folks on the other end say it sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel and they can't hear me. I wish there was a way to reduce the noise or improve the bluetooth.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-12-14 16:29:35
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
LIKE THE OVERALL FEEL OF THE CAR AND WE CAME FROM BMW TO A FORTE.
THINK IT IS EXCELLENT VALUE, AT LEAST SO FAR.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
FIND BETTER DEALERS TO SELL THE PRODUCTS. RICHMOND KIA FRANKLY IS SLOPPY WITH THEIR PAPERWORK AND FLATOUT DON'T TELL THE TRUTH OR DELIVER ON THEIR PROMISES.
By R. Hurley
Submitted 2009-12-09 20:43:53
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
Good fuel economy.
Nice design.
That's about it.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
I have the 5sp. auto with overdrive. Car has a vibration and roar between 38 and 49 mph. It will run you up a wall if you are in 40 or 45 mph speed zone.
Factory rep. says this is normal operation for this car, BULL! If this is so they have a real problem. No car is supposed vibrate and roar as it motors down the road. Factory acknowledges the problem but refuses to do anything about it.
I will never purchase another KIA. BY the way, What's the warranty for?
2010 Kia Forte Review:
See cons.
By daryl parsons
Submitted 2009-11-27 08:06:55
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Kia Forte?
Looks good inside and out, good gas consumption, and handles good.
Warranty and price and sales person was very helpful.
The step for your left foot is comfortable.
I like the bluetooth.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Kia Forte?
The interior has a plastic look to it and yes it does scratch easy.
Electronic stability control should be standard on base model, only because it is a safety issue.
Improve suspension.
2010 Kia Forte Review:
Only regret is I got the base model and should have gotten the next model up. Suggestion: put a cup holder that you pull out on the left side of the steering wheel in the dash!
Overall satisfied so far!
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