Edmunds says. Quality and value are high points on the 2014 Kia Forte, and its sharp new look pushes it toward the head of the compact-car class.

The 2023 Kia Forte gets the top “Good” rating in all but one crashworthiness category by the IIHS. It also earns a 4-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.

All 2023 Forte cars feature Kia's standard Drive Wise suite of active driver assist technologies that include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, automatic high-beams, and parking sensors are also available.

The Forte sedan comes standard with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with this engine, and a six-speed automatic is optional. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 173 horsepower is available, which comes with a six-speed automatic.

Provided you follow the suggested service schedule, a Forte from any model year should reach 150,000 to 200,000 miles.

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The worst problem with the Kia Forte is with the engine. Unfortunately, this trouble is the most expensive to handle, right along with the transmission. It can be frustrating to handle engine troubles constantly. The 2010 and 2013 models are the worst with the engine.

Kia vehicles are inexpensive compared to comparable models from other companies because they have a considerable cost advantage over the rest of the competition. In case you don't know, the Hyundai Motor Group bought Kia in 1998 to keep it afloat. As of now, Hyundai owns 33.88% of Kia Motors' interest.

If I was in the market for a simple “A to B” commuter, I'd go with the 2023 Kia Forte LXS with the LXS Technology package. Only $500 more than the base LX, the available Technology Package comes packed with useful driver assist and safety tech.

Kia Motors The Kia Forte is a small automobile that is built by Kia Motors.

Right off the bat, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra and the 2023 Kia Forte compare quite closely, with both models offering two available powertrains. Each vehicle provides a peppy performance to energize your early commutes. However, the Elantra allows you to go the extra mile.

Theta II Engine Issues These 2014 Kia Forte engine problems include knocks, oil leaks, complete engine failure, and even engine fires. These issues are known to reveal themselves around the 90k milestone of the vehicle. To Kia's credit, they did issue a recall to solve these problems in early 2021.

2020-2022 Kia Forte The first-year kinks of the 2019 Forte appear to have been worked out with the arrival of the 2020 edition (and later model years) - owner complaints are modest. So, unless something unexpected arises, the 2020-2022 editions deserve a place among the most reliable Kia Forte years.

According to various reputable auto sources, like the Vehicle History website, a Kia Forte can last about 150,000 to 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. If you drive over 14,250 miles per year, like the average American driver, the Forte will provide you with 10-13 years of service before needing any major repairs.

We recommend staying away from the 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2017 models. These may need pricey fixes and could lead to risky situations on the road at the worst time. The most apparent trouble area for the Kia Forte is in the engine.

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