Forte 2025

Competent, reliable, comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want spending this much. Hard plastic panels in places, engine note unpleasant. Test-drive the competition before committing.

Just had my 2025 Kia Forte valued after three years — depreciation far lower than I budgeted. Trouble-free ownership. A genuinely smart long-term buy.

45,000 miles, zero mechanical issues. Tyres wearing evenly, everything works as day one. Resale value holding up brilliantly. The definition of a reliable long-term proposition.

Picked up my 2025 Kia Forte six months ago and I have zero complaints. The build quality is exceptional, the technology is intuitive, and the driving experience genuinely puts a smile on my face every single commute. Did a lot of research before buying and glad I went with this one. Fuel economy is …

The 2025 Kia Forte is a solid car that does its job competently without really exciting me. The ride is comfortable, easy to drive, and the safety features work well. However, the interior materials feel a step below what the price suggests, and the engine is noticeably noisy when pushed. Expected m…

There's nothing wrong with the 2025 Kia Forte per se — it's competent, reliable, and comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want when you've spent this much. The interior has a couple of hard plastic panels that feel out of place for the price, and the engine note isn't particularly pleasant. R…

I opted for the mid-spec 2025 Kia Forte and hit the sweet spot. All the features I actually use are included without the premium of the top trim. Standard kit is generous — heated seats, wireless Apple CarPlay, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert all came as standard. Build quality f…

My 2025 Kia Forte came with several fit-and-finish issues straight from the factory — a door seal that whistles at speed, a dashboard rattle that took three dealer visits to fix, and a paint imperfection on the boot lid. The underlying car may be good but mine had a bad build day. Disappointing for …