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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 22-26/32-36 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 156HP
2.4L I4 173HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 5.0
Exterior: 5.0
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.5
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By M_in_Edm
Submitted Nov 5, 2011, 12:28pm
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2011 Kia Forte?
(SX 4 dr model)
-Appearance
-Engine and transmission performance
-AC and Heat work great
-Warranty
-Great features for the price (paddle shifters, USB, bluetooth, heated leather seats, traction control...the list goes on)
Cons: How would you improve 2011 Kia Forte?
-Shiny plastic used in the interior scratches easily and noticeably. This is the biggest downside of this vehicle, but I've test driven competitors in the same range and they're mostly the same.
-Have had some minor noises, buzzes and rattles from the plastic interior panels.
-Had some issues with the traction control causing the car to behave odd at times in the winter. Make sure to clear out packed snow from wheelwells often, this seems to be the cause.
-Wish I could disable the paddle shifters when I am not driving...my GF once accidentally put the car in manual mode and drove at high rpm in first gear....
2011 Kia Forte Review:
Overall, very good car for the money. Lots of idiots complaining about the OEM tires being bad in winter...they're all seasons - of course they're bad! With winter tires, the car is as good as any other fwd in its range.
By marc_barre504
Submitted Aug 19, 2011, 07:07pm
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2011 Kia Forte?
Surprising peppy with good handling and very spacious interior. Nice drive at a reasonable retail price, compared to that of its competitors. Kia definitely on its way up.
Great warranty and roadside assistance program.
Cons: How would you improve 2011 Kia Forte?
Have more five speed manual transmissions in the Hatchback model.
Improve the inside cover of the hatchback trunk as well as the lay down back seats.
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