2020 Kia Forte GT: FULL REVIEW | Should Civic Si be WORRIED??

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Let's REVIEW and TEST DRIVE the 2020 Kia Forte GT! This is the new PERFORMANCE Forte made to take on the Honda Civic Si, VW Jetta GLI, Subaru WRX and Hyundai Elantra Sport. Its cheaper than they are, but the question remains, is it the better option?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын

The Kia Forte GT is simply amazing. Affordable low price, strong DCT Automatic Transmission, optional 6 speed manual, amazing leather ventilated seats, 200 horsepower engine, and Rear AC/Heat vents. The mazda mazda3 needs to take notes ASAP.

@kellyyyanneee 3 жыл бұрын

This comment didn’t age well.

@RandomVideos-re9ux 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyyyanneee how

@stephenstarling2578 2 жыл бұрын

@@RandomVideos-re9ux due to supply I paid 26,000 for mine yesh

@jayniks74 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenstarling2578 only 450 GT available in 2021 in US.

@leroy5202 4 жыл бұрын

The fact that the gt2 pack adds all those features and is only $2,200 is crazy.

@madspaz77098 4 жыл бұрын

Ventilated seats in a economy car... this is a trend I can get behind since I like smaller cars and always have a hard time finding premium features like that without getting a mid to full sized sedan.

@amonGustavo07 4 жыл бұрын

Well... you don’t really use ac or any luxuries while racing lmao

@madspaz77098 4 жыл бұрын

@@amonGustavo07 woosh...

@amonGustavo07 4 жыл бұрын

Greg Marq look at me im a retard who likes reddit

@LulaPlays 4 жыл бұрын

J Y lol! You are going to be racing this car? It’s sporty, not a damn race car.

@amonGustavo07 4 жыл бұрын

DonnyFrusciante III well I don’t even like this car so

@Goyxrd3 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I wasn’t expecting it to sound that raw!!! Really nice for stock!! Sounds better than my 19 Sti when it was stock

@ivan72087 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kia/Hyundai for putting rear air vents in your compacts forte/elantra............Take note all new Mazda3!!

@tonyb3350 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Forte GT, and the rear vents are great. Traded my 14 Forte EX which didn't have rear vents. My other car is a 16 Mazda cx5 also without rear vents. Living in Texas it really does make a big difference. Even when nobody is back there, the whole car cools down faster.

@mpg65 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you'd also complain if the Kia Forte farted purple and the Mazda 3 didnt? To be fair I dont think any other subcompact offers rear vents either? Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Ummm no! OMG how did we ever get by without them for so so so so many years.

@ivan72087 4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyb3350 yea I live in Texas also (Dallas) and I had a Mazda and 2016 Hyundai sonata that didn't have rear air vents and I would always have the air on high and I could still feel the heat hitting the back of my neck from the hot backseat area. it's so freaking hot in Dallas during the summer average around 108 degrees it's hard for front vents to cool off the interior. So my next car will have rear vents and tinted windows lol.

@xXxERICxXx8 4 жыл бұрын

my '13 koup has no rear vents so my middle ones are dedicated to trying to get some air back there

@muslimfrmthp 4 жыл бұрын

@@mpg65 take a chill pill bro, he made a valid point and you sound too defensive about your mazda lol

@mr.blanco6763 4 жыл бұрын

it’s amazing how kias quality is so good, literally on the road to really really competing with toyata and honda within the next 5-10 years. let alone making better looking cars than both of those brands. AMAZING!

@amininshassi6370 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes indeed! I'm really excited to see what the future for Kia and Hyundai will bring, and I'm also excited for the Genesis brand, especially when the GV80, GV70, as well as other SUVs come out.

@mr.blanco6763 4 жыл бұрын

Amin Inshassi yep it’s crazy. i didn’t drive when kia was a crappy brand buy my father and family always told me that kia had the craziest comeback. they remember back in the day people would laugh at kia’s!

@amininshassi6370 4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.blanco6763 Kia is really learning from their mistakes in a way that their latest products can at times feel more like a luxury vehicle, especially vehicles like the Telluride and the Stinger. Also, if upcoming vehicles like the next-gen Optima and next-gen Sorento are as good or even better than what Kia currently offers, they have a really bright future. Now, I've never owned a Kia, but I showed my mom the Kia Stinger at the New York International Auto Show, and she said she wants one for her 60th birthday. We will see what happens.

@mr.blanco6763 4 жыл бұрын

Amin Inshassi haha that’s cool, i’ve owned a optima before but left for infiniti. when my lease is up i’m gonna try and get that telluride depending on the payments or price they have them @

@amininshassi6370 4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.blanco6763 Sounds great.

@Deadletter6 4 жыл бұрын

I got the GT line. So happy with it. 2020 model is dope. I NEVER thought I’d drive a Kia but wow they have stepped up so much

@SledgeIncTeam 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking at the GT Line at first but pulled the trigger on the GT

@kiwi22207 4 жыл бұрын

@@SledgeIncTeam you like the gt. What's the mpg

@Ichibuns 4 жыл бұрын

@@kiwi22207 In the manual GT, I get 32 mpg in mixed driving.

@rebirth26 4 жыл бұрын

They really did. The redesign for the 2019 Forte was the beginning. Unfortunately my 2019 Forte was totaled from an accident ☹

@mausha77 4 жыл бұрын

Love it I have a 2020 KIA forte gt line sport mode is quick.

@jackalclone1 3 жыл бұрын

This was a phenomenal review. No time wasted with nonsense or banter. Just real, hands-on experience that went really in-depth and delineated trim and package options great. For anyone considering purchasing a Forte GT, this is basically the quintessential guide. Great work!

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate that!

@jadekain1201 4 жыл бұрын

Thx. Looking into buying this car in a few weeks. Absolutely in love❤️

@KJ-ym1qg 4 жыл бұрын

Traded my 17 in on this exact car(except mines the 6 speed) and I absolutely love the car its great!

@KuyaArbee 4 жыл бұрын

I was wanting white but wow 😮 the blue looks awesome! And the amount of features you get! Thank you for this wonderful review! Definitely changing my mind about KIA cars

@freetheinsanity5257 2 жыл бұрын

It’s unfortunate that currently the only 3 Kia dealers near me, only one has a forte gt2 coming in. And then none for several months

@alexmorales3484 4 жыл бұрын

Getting mines in December. You can't beat all the luxury features and performance for that price

@EJ-en2ie 4 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed because I have watched and enjoyed a few of your very thorough reviews, and I think you really deserve to hit the 100,000 subscriber mark😁. My only suggestion, more manuals please😊

@patrickbolmeyer9515 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are rocking the KZfaq motoring world! Keep up the great reviews!

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bud! Have a great weekend! 😀

@Sheislove144 4 жыл бұрын

Just got mine in fire orange im in love

@thisisntsergio1352 4 жыл бұрын

Piccssss

@SledgeIncTeam 4 жыл бұрын

Got the Gravity Gray

@fleiteae 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it holding up?

@furiousfragment7082 3 жыл бұрын

Yes tell us about the issues or not

@Sheislove144 3 жыл бұрын

@@furiousfragment7082 no issues ..amazing fast car..excellent gas mileage..love it

@jwill121783 4 жыл бұрын

Getting mine delivered tomorrow!! Can't wait!

@asdk7778 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a baby stinger GT! So cool!

@jlock9085 4 жыл бұрын

I just leased a GTline that doesn't even have the turbo and my god the sport mode is no joke at all. How they made that car accelerate like that with not even 150 hp is amazing.

@darren1185 4 жыл бұрын

Should have got the GT, I want to volunteer to drive everywhere again!

@admirkaralic7209 4 жыл бұрын

@@spanishh2001 Much over yourself huh ? The GT is NOT available in a Manual Trim. "You get the computer away" that doesn't even make sense, you're just full of shit.

@MJT-DA 4 жыл бұрын

@@spanishh2001 Yeah, the other guys right - that doesn't make any sense in engineering terms. The ecu does affect response - but not weight transfer; as the new Corvette is faster because they put the engine in mid of the car to keep weight on the rear wheels. The acceleration would be affected by: a stiffer suspension, thicker struts, weight distribution and engine location (which doesn't matter for this car because its a FF layout like a civic). Have you ever heard of Inertia? Iy = 1/12 × b^3 × h. Or the K constant for suspension potential energy? They teach this in dynamics.

@YourCommonSinner 4 жыл бұрын

@@spanishh2001 actually computers have been proven many times over the years to have faster lap times than manual cars. Why? A computer will always shift faster and more efficiently than the human can.

@nhuff73 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you lease a Kia? 😂 they barely cost anything

@2themaxgaming 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a review on this car!!! Nobody is putting one out and this car seems like a budget competitor to more recognizable small sport cars

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching 😀

@JEtienneMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Feels somehow more or just as exciting when the FRS/BRZ debuted. Obviously this isn't wheel rear drive but hot dang is it a looker. Feature packed, comes in manual and is fun to drive. All I could actually want and need

@ryanfrisby7389 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing car and great review!😸😸

@ReneMacias1978 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter just bought a 2021 with the GT2 package. I fucking love the car. A little small for me but perfect for her. Took it for a spin and the performance was very impressive. Thumbs up to KIA for this one

@SledgeIncTeam 4 жыл бұрын

Just copped the Gravity Gray Forte GT with the GT2 package. Love it

@kiwi22207 4 жыл бұрын

What's are you getting for gas mileage

@jeffh.8830 4 жыл бұрын

What was your otd price & where are you?

@2004cyrus 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffh.8830 I got mine for 23,400. In gravity gray

@limpunsing224 4 жыл бұрын

Seemingly nice & fun to drive too Good review

@RobeeBarrera 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked it up in gravity gray. Super nice!

@heliumhunterr 3 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely opting for the GT2 package along with the summer tires. This seems like an incredible value and it’s exactly what I’m looking for as a college hour-drive commuter.

@Jordan-yv9mr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the exact same boat. I got the gt2 and drive an hour to college twice a week. Super comfortable and fun to drive. Great on gas as well

@HappieHowie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review! :)

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

@lordarkay272 4 жыл бұрын

Car town Kia is amazing place to go from maintenance to sales

@claudiadavies5110 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic informative review of a brilliant car, well done guys!

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnyboy3606 4 жыл бұрын

This video fully convinced me to get this car

@juliusgayagas1669 4 жыл бұрын

nice review sir,i really appreciated it.i'm really considering this kia forte GT variant.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate that!

@avisdesiva 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, it comes to Malaysian market near the future...

@Dales_79 4 жыл бұрын

Brought the Australian version 2 weeks ago, only in automatic here, eats the civic alive, nothing even close for its price, love it

@Dales_79 4 жыл бұрын

@@These-times-are-awesome the dark blue one

@toushi100 4 жыл бұрын

Good review man 👍 hope you make it big

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@tommymoore8390 4 жыл бұрын

Test drove GTline. Got it same night. Looked at the blue but went with fire orange. Blacked out wheels. Sport mode rocks it out and the Harmon Karden sound system is awesome. Price was right. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks guys.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats man! That's a lovely combination! And thanks for subbing 😀👍

@kiwi22207 4 жыл бұрын

How's the fiery orange in person. Can't decide between that or blue

@HaywoodHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are doing amazing things. I used to dislike them but have new respect and as much as I love Toyota and Honda, I hope they can go toe to toe with them in the future (if not already..)

@muslimfrmthp 4 жыл бұрын

There are already there, dont listen to people without outdated and uninformed opinions

@ashleyssingleton 4 жыл бұрын

Omg great Review love that car

@moeanthony9308 4 жыл бұрын

Great review gentlemen

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tydish 4 жыл бұрын

So is this pretty much a Elantra sport with different styling and nicer interior.

@JTube571 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much.

@andrelima5124 4 жыл бұрын

A cheaper and better looking Elantra

@ZS-xi4xk 4 жыл бұрын

Not to mention it weighs about 300 pounds less.

@amininshassi6370 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrelima5124 I totally agree, I don't know what in the world was Hyundai was thinking. But you have to admit that both the Elantra and the Forte really standout from the vanilla competition.

@johnnynicholls1043 4 жыл бұрын

I own the 19 forte s. And this model is just about the same and I would have to say I love it and I average around 35 mpg. At roughly 83 mph on a daily basis I drive 82 miles a day in it. I wouldn't get a different car unless it was the gt or stinger. And its just a money issue when it came to not getting gt. I definitely recommend any forte there all pretty nice standard but if you can get a ex, s, lax or gt it's worth it.

@thisthatl403 4 жыл бұрын

Kia Hit the HomeRun on this one 👍💪💯

@cjsgamingworld7568 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, I do have a question for yous, is there dual-zone automatic climate a dealership installed option? I looked on the Kia website, and couldn’t find dual-zone climate option for the GT.

@jsp5162 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting this, looks like an amazing car for great value

@JEtienneMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I test drove a gravity gray 6 speed manual and am trying to save up for a down payment as we speak. In a few months I should have one myself!

@JEtienneMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing review and giving this car some coverage. Not many of the so called KZfaq "heavy hitters" have reviewed this specific trim line. Drove the manual GT in gravity gray and now it's save time for the down payment

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you enjoyed!

@deep.6228 4 жыл бұрын

That sound 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Leatherkid01 4 жыл бұрын

Love your vids as always..your voices relaxes me 😁 Eversince they hired the German guys, Kia products looks more European... love it; eventhough am more of an SUV and van guy... btw your sunglasses suits u well 😎

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

@Leatherkid01 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarConfections damn that was fast 😆. Made me feel like i matter 🤣.... welcome. 🤙

@kornteeth 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wbwayne8887 4 жыл бұрын

Always good to have something to manually pull on. Even better when others do it for you. #savethemanual Transmission and PB.

@Superfastjellyfish669 3 жыл бұрын

I love the exterior and interior of this forte I wish we got the fort gt 5 here in America though

@jibbytheretrolover 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car and awesome review 👍👍

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great weekend!

@jibbytheretrolover 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome to visit India sir

@evoartsinc 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy with my all Black 2021 GT.

@2004cyrus 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats black is beautiful. I’m shopping for one this week.

@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys...How many miles on a full tank??? Thanks

@geraldsanon3493 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about buying a Forte GT but I don’t know how it performs 100%. he did more of a realistic drive than a “let’s see what this car can do” drive. I don’t bash him for that, the video was great. I really like the MPG, performance, and technology in the forte. I’m thinking about the DCT since Florida divers are horrible and owning a manual car for the amount of traffic I get after work, yeah I may just go with the DCT. For $27,000 dollars this is a well crafted car.

@jay-uo2bi 4 жыл бұрын

Loving my Cerato (Forte) GT hatch here in Australia. Got it in Feb 2019. I have the DCT (No manual is even offered here, gotta get i30 (Elantra GT) N-Line for manual). It's great!

@curtisfisher1028 4 жыл бұрын

Dude go with the dct GT I have the dark grey one and against a Honda civic I killed it and yes a suburu brz I'd say any car with 220-310 hp you can play around with the turbo and exhaust snap I drive it hard n many compliments

@LulaPlays 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this GREAT video! I am looking for a smaller vehicle for my wife and I am torn between this Forte GT and the 2020 Soul EX with Concierge package.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! 👍🙂

@t.k.morris 4 жыл бұрын

What about the Hyundai Elantra GT N Line?

@TGC1274 4 жыл бұрын

Looks way better than all of the cars mentioned in the description. Thumbs up for Kia.

@jaym.9275 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao definitely does NOT look better than an SI or a WRX

@JTube571 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaym.9275 Maybe WRX. Si is debatable.

@jaym.9275 4 жыл бұрын

@@JTube571 are you kidding? The face of the SI is sexy as hell! 😍

@JTube571 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaym.9275 disagree.

@jaym.9275 4 жыл бұрын

@@JTube571 it's better looking them this forte. Every kia car looks odd with that weird grill smack in the middle of the face of the car

@shaggy_e210 4 жыл бұрын

If they make a forte Koup gt, with like a 15hp power bump it would be one of the best cheap performance bargains

@jcstang8952 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up on Saturday. After a K5 test drive which was awful, I saw the 2021 Forte GT sitting in the lot fresh off the truck, I drove it and was impressed. So I bought it! I like the DCT and I am one picky MFR!!!

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new Forte!

@porfiriato84 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man. Can you please explain why that k5 test drive was bad? I was looking that to be my next car but just wanted to see what made it a negative experience for you.

@donniechaffin6897 4 жыл бұрын

200 hp may not seem like much, but this is a light car. My 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Mustang only had 250 hp and I'm sure it weighed significantly more.

@kadec7019 2 жыл бұрын

i have the manual and these things are great

@t.k.morris 4 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the Elantra GT N Line in manual transmission for both vehicles?

@AndresSalazarAutos 3 жыл бұрын

I just drove this car for my channel (video coming out next Saturday), no way it only has 195lb ft of torque, I managed a 0 to 100kmh (62mph) of 6.80 seconds, I estimate it could do 6.5s 0 to 60mph. Great car, in Mexico it is priced even below a Civic Touring or Jetta Highline and those cars are way slower.

@LazyPanda10 4 жыл бұрын

I checked this out today and i liked it better than the si.

@TxH666 4 жыл бұрын

Just so everyone knows, the Kia Forte GT (even with the GT2 trim) does NOT come with dual zone climate control. It appears that Kia manufactured some vehicles specifically for reviews to use that had this feature equipped, but the production cars do not include it. I have a GT2 trim and do not have dual zone climate control. I’m currently waiting for Kia’s customer service to email or call me back regarding this but so far, I’m just being told that they’re “looking into the matter”. I get the feeling that Kia pulled some shady business with these cars. The dual zone climate control is the only missing feature that I have found so far.

@tommymoore8390 4 жыл бұрын

Dean Martin. Got to experience fire orange in person. Glad I went with fire orange. But it was tough. The blue is great as well. Hope this helps.

@kiwi22207 4 жыл бұрын

I just test drove the fire orange with g2. The color looks awesome in person. Like it a little better than the blue

@timpoortinga9308 4 жыл бұрын

Bought a 2019 Kia forte ex plus and just blown away how good this car is. Love it!!! Will only buy Kia Now!!

@Yondaily 4 жыл бұрын

Honda is good look at the civic it’s beautiful

@wildforthecats661 4 жыл бұрын

S G Honda trash? They make really good engines.

@DS..69 4 жыл бұрын

@@wildforthecats661 He knows nothing with that commment. Im no Honda fan boy. They still make the best engines out there. Fuel economy wise, they still beat the Koreans. Their catching up to Honda though. Nice to see Hyundai putting out quality cars.

@jonathanmolina3529 4 жыл бұрын

@S G LMAO... really? I mean, really!? I don't even know how to reply this besides laughing

@jonathanmolina3529 4 жыл бұрын

@S G every CVT transmission is giving problems for now because it's a new technology not perfected yet. You know what also is giving problems? Dual Clutch automatic transmissions for same reason. Care to guess what does the 2020 Kia Forte GT has? Also... this video is comparing to the Honda Civic SI which doesn't have a CVT transmission because it's manual. Also, there's no comparison at all between a Kia engine and a Honda engine. Overall quality, Honda is more focused on quality control than Kia is. Honda doesn't work with third party manufacturers for their cars from factory for same reason. That's the reason why Mercedes and BMW are junk and same thing happens with many other car brands. When you have third party companies doing parts for your factory car you can't work the quality control they have and there's a reason their production is cheaper.

@toufiklebciralgeria1541 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын

I'm three years late!! But I still get one bro.

@Aidian1 4 жыл бұрын

The hyundai n lines front end is cleaner (I'm really not a fan of the little red bits in the kia grill) but the kias back end is much more attractive.

@charliemontero5217 4 жыл бұрын

This gt version looks very good nnice color beautiful rims lot of space in the back seats for ur nice legs and a good engine powerful

@TSK24692 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Forte GT manual transmission. I'm enjoying the car very much, but if I had to do it again, I might go with the Si thanks to the better feel when shifting. Also, any comparison to the Si should be done with a manual transmission...as the Si currently only comes in manual.

@Gearsandco 4 жыл бұрын

that's crazy for a kia it so nice !

@juliennegarcia9067 4 жыл бұрын

Might downgrade my Stinger GT1 for this car 😎. This would be a nice dailu

@dadadadada4974 4 жыл бұрын

Can you lower the driver seat in the GT2 with power seat?

@amiranore1707 4 жыл бұрын

But with google or Apple car play you should still be able to pull up navigation right ?

@roaster6980 4 жыл бұрын

Punished for wanting a stick. We don't buy stick shift to be cheap, we buy it for the driving experience. If you want the stick I hope you don't want heated seats, heated stearing wheel, premium sound system, electric seats, and all leather seats. I would gladly shell out the bucks for those extras on a manual transmission.

@preventer333 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this car back in January when I had to buy a new car fast. Kia should've launched this car along with the EX Launch edition... then I would've seriously bought this car instead. I bought BRZ Limited with Performance package which I am in absolute love with. However, given how many miles I drive per day for commuting... I sometimes regret that I've bought a passionmobile rather than a fun & sensible daily commuter. It just pains me to see miles rack up on my BRZ (8 months ownership and @ 20k miles). The reason why I did not choose Civic Si or Type R was because I've had Civic Si (FA5) for 11 years, and had Accord V6 and Acura TL even before. I've owned enough Hondas for daily driving and this Kia Forte GT would've been perfect replacement... I am just saving up so I can get me a daily driver (preferably Forte GT or Elantra GT Sport) in near future so I can turn my BRZ into project car. Perhaps there may be a few used ones by then. Mind you, that there is Forte GT 5 door hatch in KDM. I have no idea if that will ever make it to the stateside, but if that car comes... well, perhaps miles currently racking up on my BRZ may be worth for something.

@jay-uo2bi 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Kia Cerato (Forte) GT hatch in Australia, got it in Feb 2019. Canada also has the hatch in GT model. I don't know if US will get it.

@jraheemjefcoat429 4 жыл бұрын

5:51 That "faux carbon design" on the speaker door is actually the ambient lighting. Even the GT logo on the dash lights up at night. Besides the Jetta, Forte is the only compact in that segment to offer ambient lighting.

@alexivan8615 4 жыл бұрын

Does it change colors too? I know the gli did. Nobody talks about it in the Kias

@alexivan8615 4 жыл бұрын

Oh and by the way. The thing the GLI has that this doesnt is ventilated seats on the Manual Transmission trim. This kia wud be perfect if it only ticked that box for me

@jraheemjefcoat429 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexivan8615 I rather get the dual clutch instead. I live in Atlanta where traffic here is horrendous It's not now because of the pandemic. Atlanta also has lots of hilly roads too. I wouldn't be caught dead driving a manual during an ice storm in the winter months. It's like playing Russian roullette with your life.

@alexivan8615 4 жыл бұрын

@@jraheemjefcoat429 wow. Im from northern CA, but never would have guessed GA having tough winters.

@jraheemjefcoat429 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexivan8615 Yes it does. We don't get a lot of snow. But we do have icy roads.

@fan1008 3 жыл бұрын

Can the radio play music from a usb drive!? Also, is it possible to install after market head unit with amplifier?

@22Kevi 4 жыл бұрын

Bold move, Kia, I like it!

@lylewilliams1371 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rickyloganjr.2362 4 жыл бұрын

Drew and Mason 😄, very awesome exterior color and scenic country roads. Drew, how about a Honda Accord 2.0T in a racing blue or red exterior color? What's the exterior color called and could one switch out the bulbs in the fog lights for LEDs? Have a good weekend Drew and Mason.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy as it sounds, I've still not had a chance to drive the 2.0T Accord

@rickyloganjr.2362 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarConfections Good morning Drew and Mason, Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, EX-L, or Touring you have 252hp w/ 273ft lbs of torque available as low as 1500rpm. The all new Nissan Altima gets you available all wheel drive.

@blackericdenice 4 жыл бұрын

I went to 5 Kia dealer near Atlanta, Ga and only one had a Forte GT with a manual transmission. This car was a boring black and they tried to get stupid with the interest rate. I have great credit and I was not having it.

@thisisntsergio1352 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you'll have to order it special?

@Chief3Alpha 4 жыл бұрын

That sucks sounds like I got lucky

@andresrivera9070 4 жыл бұрын

The exhaust sounds way better then the competition impressed

@themaskedsemitrucker6254 4 жыл бұрын

Can you get a model with navigation

@ASVPXWolf 4 жыл бұрын

How would you rate cabin noise while driving around town, compared to the competitors?

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

We'd say about average, considering the bad quality roads we were driving on

@issacabraham1505 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Nice detailed review. My question is if the interior very noisy and drony on freeway speeds?

@killerinst1ncz308 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. I’d put it on par with most compact cars on the highway. There’s some road/wind noise but it’s not bad. There is no real drone. You get a decent exhaust sound but it isn’t loud or obnoxious. Kia hit it out of the park with this.

@misterblack4186 4 жыл бұрын

All of those features that are extra are standard in Australia

@thomastommy1192 3 жыл бұрын

Does the standard Forte have a Metal Timing Chain or a Rubber Timing Belt?

@Paltheos 4 жыл бұрын

I pulled the trigger on one of these myself - in particular one with the GT2 package. I have a few hundred miles on it now and my opinion... is that this is an absolute bargain at sticker price. Obviously depends on what you want out of your car but comparing it just to the Civic Si this car comes with allot more tech at a comparable price point. The other car on my own short list was the Civic Touring, but the GT wins out (for me anyway). Better price point, ventilated seating, blindspot warnings, more intuitive rearview camera display, more stylish interior, and... comparably attractive exteriors (the Civic is more dignified but the Forte more sporty). Honda offers some other features in its car like an onboard sat-nav system, which I just don't know is worth it in this age, heated seating throughout the car (and power seating for the front passenger?) but I'm using my car mostly for commute.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Great choice!

@tonyb3350 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. It's a great little car. I also recently got a GT2. Alot of bang for your buck.

@kiwi22207 4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyb3350 how you like at after 8 months. Is the mpg ok. Looking now to maybe get one

@tonyb3350 4 жыл бұрын

@@kiwi22207 its a fun car. If you like to mod, there is quite a bit of aftermarket for it already. I average around 28-30mpg per tank depending how I drive. I think I could easily average 32mpg if I wanted. But I can't help but to get on the throttle here and there because it's fun. I will say the DCT takes some getting used to. But overall I'm very happy with the car. No problems so far. Coming up on 10k miles.

@amininshassi6370 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice car. This should be on your list of cars to consider, much cheaper than a Kia Stinger, but still stylish, premium, and fun to drive. Plus, you get Kia's amazing 10 year powertrain warranty, and of course the fantastic value we all love about Kia. For those reasons, I would take this over the Mazda3 and the Honda Civic Si.

@Edward-jn6bp 4 жыл бұрын

Please review the 2020 bmw x4 and 2020 Lexus ES

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, we are waiting for some to arrive!

@andrewtour9895 4 жыл бұрын

Kia Cerato GT with a resonator delete - video on my channel if you’re interested. I’ve had this car for 6 months now & genuinely don’t have one complaint! I would recommend to anyone.

@darren1185 4 жыл бұрын

At 11:37 so the auto dual climate control is supposed to be removed on the GT GT2 package. I just leased one and it doesn't have it. On the manufacturer's website interior photo it is shown and the one you just test drove has it, I opened a case with KIA.

@beyond_the_infinite2098 4 жыл бұрын

Why would Kia delete dual climate control with the GT2 package?

@HuntsCamera 4 жыл бұрын

What’s the exhaust on this ? I have the standard 19 forte I want to upgrade the exhaust

@Discodhipp 3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2021 GT2. I love it so far, but how did you get the running lights to strobe? It's not aftermarket because I've seen it in numerous reviews.

@CarConfections 3 жыл бұрын

It's just an effect caused by the cameras frame rate matching with the lights, so it doesn't actually happen in real life. Congrats on your new Forte!

@mrhawk1924 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I'll take the Turbo Veloster on my channel

@honda116969 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice review needs to have a 6-speed manual transmission if it's going to compete with the Civic SI but I'll give Kia credit it's a very nice car I like the steering wheel seats are very nice looking & a nice cabin the wheels are also pretty legit nice looking headlights and taillights it's a pretty nice car

@justind4723 4 жыл бұрын

George R 6 speed manual is available, starts under $24k with destination included

@jbx_98 4 жыл бұрын

More people buy the auto anyway...

@ivanlowjones 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently your fingers were in your ears when Drew clearly said it has an optional 6 speed manual transmission.

@honda116969 4 жыл бұрын

The test car dude! I kno u can get it 6 spd lol. I wanted 2 c it in action. & does it have an LSD?

@justind4723 4 жыл бұрын

unfortunately no :/

@ivanlowjones 4 жыл бұрын

The front passenger gets the short stick in this Forte. No automatic window or power adjusted seat. An electronic parking brake would be nice in order to have the auto brake hold feature but this current Hyundai Elantra/Kia Forte platform doesn't include it. Overall, I think this Forte GT will give the Civic and Mazda3 very strong competition and it should blow the Corolla out of the water.

@Yondaily 4 жыл бұрын

No way the civic is a lot better than the Kia and Mazda

@justinlee8448 4 жыл бұрын

In the video you say that the GT headlights are specifically designed for that but my s model has the same headlights and tail lights also it has gloss grill the only thing different is the red around the car and the GT badge as far as the appearance goes.

@CarConfections 4 жыл бұрын

They don't make the S trim anymore for 2020

@outofthebox183 2 жыл бұрын

How quiet is the cabin for wind, road noise and bumps?

@carlosloyola4585 4 жыл бұрын

Good review dude! I'm just gonna keep waiting for the day it's announced the Kia Forte5 GT coming to the US...I'd get this now, but I really love hatches. It will he a tough choice because I'm also really liking the Hyundai Elantra GT N Line! Hurry up Kia and being the Forte5 GT to the States!! Lol

@Jpee123 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 2020 Elantra sport auto, it doesn’t come in stick for 2020, I won’t make that mistake again, I do enjoy the car tho, I dropped eibach pro springs in it, drives nice, overall it’s quick, but it feels quicker in manual mode. I am looking at this GT, and interested in stick, but the steering in my sport sometimes has to be reminded which way to go, I don’t know if I’m the only one who sees this but I do know it’s basically the same car, I just hope the steering is better in the Kia.if it is I’m getting the stick!

@howardkerr8174 4 жыл бұрын

It's a shame, I realize the market is shrinking but the original Forte GT was a 2 door, a model Civic still offers with its Sport and Si. On looks alone, I would be tempted, MORE tempted to buy this than the Civic, but Kia dealers are pretty crappy....just barely above Mitsubishi dealers. But the company builds great looking cars, better looking than Hyundai. NOT a fan of Kia's decision to put turn signals low on the bumper, this is not the first Kia to "feature" them.