Worst car purchase I've ever made
Cannot recommend. Transmission issue, electrical fault that stranded me, engine warning light dealer cannot diagnose. Every visit takes a week. I had high expectations. Avoid.
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The 2025 Kia Forte. Kia's sporty compact sedan — sharp styling, a generous feature list, and a class-leading warranty.
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My favourite commuter ever
40 miles each way. The 2025 Kia Forte makes the commute genuinely enjoyable. Seats stay comfortable, adaptive cruise works brilliantly, fuel costs reasonable. After 25,000 miles nothing has gone wrong.
Read full review →Three years in — still no complaints
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.
Read full review →Decent, but not outstanding
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…
Read full review →Absolutely love it — couldn't be happier
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 …
Read full review →Good but expected more
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…
Read full review →Excellent value at the spec I chose
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…
Read full review →Quality control issues from day one
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 …
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