2024 Kia Forte review
Kia Forte highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 26 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $17,998 - $21,998*
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Kia Forte an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Forte 6th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Forte is $375, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Forte owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Kia Forte, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Forte features and specs
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GT 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- A/C Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Leatherette Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
201
Torque (ft-lbs)
195
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
182.7"
Width
70.9"
Height
56.5"
Leg room
F 42.2"/R 35.7"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P225/40HR18
Rear tires
P225/40HR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Kia Forte FAQ
The 2024 Kia Forte is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- GT: 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- LX: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- LXS: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- GT-Line: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
The Kia Forte received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Forte as 5 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2024 Kia Forte has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2024 Kia Forte, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2024 Kia Forte Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2024 Kia Forte:
- Heated Mirrors
- Automated Cruise Control
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