3 Star Reviews for 2011 Kia Forte

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.33/5 Average
40 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2011, the Kia Forte lineup finally gets a six-speed automatic transmission, a new four-door hatchback body style and a minor equipment shuffle.

Pros:
  • Excellent handling in SX trim
  • Affordable pricing
  • Long warranty
  • Standard Bluetooth.
  • Good fuel economy
Cons:
  • Tepid handling except for SX
  • Telescoping steering wheel only available on top trim level.
  • Road noise can be intrusive on some surfaces

User Reviews:

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  • An car for people who have never driven a honda - 2011 Kia Forte
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    My car is a Kia forte SX hatchback. First let me start off by saying that if youre considering this car, Only buy it if you can get it with the six speed manual. The 2.4liter engine is completely unsuited for the 6 speed automatic. All the shift points are wrong meaning that you end up with a car that is 1.5 seconds slower to 60 than the manual and sucks gas like theres no tomorrow. My previous car was a 2004 Honda Accord EX-L with a manual 5 speed transmission. This car had an engine that had less horsepower and torque than the Kia and was quite a bit heavier and larger but it was substantially quicker and got 35% better gas mileage than the Kia. The Honda also handled better.

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