One thing I like about this guy is that he reviews cars that people actually buy. Most of these other reviewers don't do that.

My brother bought one a month ago. Loves it. Has seen 45 mpg on a few occasions. Its a great value for the money. Its available with a technology package for $500.00 Worth it. Thanks Joe for the review! ;-)

I have this car in fire orange and just love it. I think the car is quicker than what the stats say. Gas mileage is way better than the numbers say. And the simplicity of everything makes the car easy to clean inside and out as well. The front skittle tray can also be the official star bucks frappuccino holder. I easily fit two grande's side by side the other day. Not the vente though, the vente will squirt whip cream everywhere. Thanks Joe and Lori for another great video.

My wife & I just bought a 2022 Forte LXS in White also. We absolutely love it! This one is exactly identical to mine😊

Alright Kia!!! We see you churning out the upgrades all across the fleet!!! This is a good looking sedan Joe!!! Maximum respect to you and Lori for bringing us this epic review!!!

I can’t wait for you to review the fully loaded 2022 Forte GT!!! This face lift mid cycle refresh looks very well executed!!!

Much better looking than the 2015 Kia Forte I had!! I did stash a ton of Twinkies in it though!!

I saw that new KIA front on a K5 this morning, very distinct and stands out among all the black and grey civics, lexuses, subarus, etc. you see here in Toronto

Thanks Joe, I'm really enjoying your review here... Watching from NIGERIA 🇳🇬

I have 2019 Forte S and it’s by far my favorite car I’ve ever owned so far, very underrated car and brand

Raiti, just wanted to say thank you. Your vids helped me decide on purchasing the Kia K5. I’m so in love with it and ur vids helped me make my choice 😃

Very interesting. You do a great job reviewing cars by the way.

Thanks Joe for reviewing affordable cars.

Kind of refreshing to see a different choice in exterior and interior between the Elantra and Forte, even though they are more or less under the same company and mechanically the same.

Joe and Lori Thanks for showing us the NEW 2022 Kia Forte Nice car Interesting. Lori thanks for a great job as always. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you both! See you on another ride.

Kia is really stepping it up, love the new logo too

I just bought mine last week and I looooove it! Mines came with the premium and sports package!❤️‍🔥

Nice video, Joe! Cheers from Brazil

Great Job ! Joe & Lori as Allways ! Have A Merry Christmas & Happy New year 🎉🍾

This reminds me a lot of my Kia Soul. A few differences in cargo capacity and features, but I would say it’s a pretty darn good value if you don’t need anything fancy.

The ball part had me cracking up!!! 🤣🤣🤣 boy u wild!!!!

I drove both cars, the new Forte and the Corolla because, of my job it allows me to try out different vehicles. The Forte does handle a bit sportier than the Corolla. Also something note worthy what consumer will like about the Forte compared to the Corolla. The mpg is way better. The Forte gas Range starts at 411 on a full tank, as the Corolla gas Range starts at 323 on a full tank. Also this is the first economy car I drove that has Duel climate control something you would find in a high end car like a Audi or a BMW. The driver can have it warm on their side and the passenger can have cold on their side. Whereas this feature isn't available on the Corolla. One notable safety feature I liked about the Forte were the Collision Detection feature. You can set it to, when your car gets to close to a object or a car slams on brakes and the driver has bad timing. The car will beep and it will help depress the brake pedal for the driver. While the Corolla only beeps and the driver is responsible for saving their own dear life. The Corolla on the other hand has better night time headlights. It has a better seating material compared to the Forte. The Forte seats front and back feels kind of dated. The Corolla has a Premium audio system with it's Apple Play, compared with the Forte okay Audio system. In my opinion, the Forte is a better platform compared to the new Corolla.

This thing is WAY BETTER THAN THAT COROLLA

I went with the Corolla. Unbelievable reliability and great gas milage….but both nice cars….I wanted a civic but they wouldn’t budge off the price. So Corolla won out for me….

I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯💯💯💯💯💯

I should add this in. If you live in an area with some rough roads, the Forte's rear torsion beam suspenion might be way too uncomfortable and jarring over broken pavement for some folks. I rented a 2021 and put about 400 miles on it...the rear torsion beam routinely gave out over bad pavement. It was basically a deal breaker for me. Such a shame, because Kia got the rear torsion beam tuning down just right on their Rio. I also found the front seats in the Forte to be a bit too stiff for my liking. On the plus side, the infotainment was intuitive and easy to use, the fuel economy was EXCELLENT (43-45 MPG on the highway), the CVT mimicked its fake shifts to the point that I couldn't tell it wasn't a traditional automatic transmission and the car was generally pretty quiet. SavageGeese (a well known car reviewer on KZfaq) echoes a lot of the same thoughts I had on the Forte.

Definitely no-frills in this trim, so I think it's a good match to the lower trim Corollas in that respect. I'd want something in a better equipped version, but I have driven these and they bring the value. My impression is that these are smoother, quicker and better looking than the Corolla. Taste is different for everyone though. You can't even edge it out with Toyota quality anymore, as that's not as big a bragging right as it used to be. The Forte was my second choice after buying my '21 Elantra.

" you have a key, you can defend yourself in a turf war" LOL... it's definitely a feature!

I have to tell you that there is something about this car. I am a car guy and I only get top trim for myself. I had couple Audis, Hyundai's and currently have a Atlas SEL Premium because my family got bigger. I was looking for a brand new car for my mother, base model at around $21k. I considered Kia Forte LXS, VW Jetta and Elantra. Ended up getting same exact trim and color combo as on the video for $20600 plus tax, doc, title and registration fees. I always hated on base models but I put 90 miles in this vehicle and I feel in love with it which is weird. I just love the interior styling, the new logo, infotainment screen, wireless CarPlay and white and red dash light. The seats are comfortable and the active lane assist is really precise on keeping the car centered in the line. Oh, did I mention the warranty? This car was a no brainer for me and my mom. Replaced license plate and interior lights with LED and that gave the car a nice refresh. I love that they used projector lenses for the headlights so I got the LED bulbs and they light up the road at night much nicer than my Atlas of previous 2018 Q5 Prestige. It is really weird that I said so many good things about this car ;-)

this a very nice lil car especially the infotainment display and the dashboard, the only thing I’m zonking is that extra large handle on the drivers seat.i think this a very nice buy a 21K

Absolutely LOVE this new design. However, if the LXS trim does not come in a manual transmission, then it's a deal breaker for me.. 🤔

Great video thank you

another great video joe! any chance you have a new Soul Turbo video on the horizon?

Great review. But the Refreshed 2022 Kia Forte LXS is currently smaller than the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan.

A clean elegant design and extra points for the whammy bar brake and wireless carplay at this price point.

Love the Kia Forte LXS and I love what Kia did a great job.

Can someone explain to me cvt like I been told cvt transmission break .... Like do u think a cvt transmission can get to 200 thousand miles?? Now a days cheap car but cvt I feel can't get to 200 thousand miles

Joe nice looking car , wishing u and your wife a merry Christmas 🎅

I have the 2021 EX model. It has been working well so far.

Nice review. Thanks for the driving. Use your turn signals next time.....

My wife has one its a 2021 model but here in Australia they call them a Cerato the price is 29k here hers is the sport model 2-0 litre motor very nice car solid build.

I got a gt-line a month ago and i absolutely love it

Raiti dropping that sleep knowledge on us 😴💡👍🏻

It’s hard to believe that there’s no DRL’s on the bottom trims only the top two GT’s get them

Got a 19’ Forte as a commuter and 45 MPG is the best 500 mile range easily

9:03 how does your wife filming not burst out in laughter hearing a sentence like this 🤣

Any idea you are making a video with the GT2?

I own the same exact model and its 2024 now. Here in Florida on these long flat straight roads my highest mpg was 52.4(Thats with about 75 lbs of tools in the trunk!! 0 issues with the vehicle. No check engine light, I replaced the engine oil at the same dealership i bought it from every 3-4k miles until ~24k. Just went back and only thing they recommended was an air filter change and cabin filter change! SUPER DURABLE AND RELIABLE FOR A GREAT VALUE OF STYLE

Thanks great video 😂😂😂plus you are hilarious!

I love how he compares it to other cars. This is my 1st time watching this guy and I loved him already!I've been looking at new cars/newer cars! And hes also funny in his review though the Arby's and Twinky 😅 comment is funny!

My dream is to own do you think it necessary to buy the 2023 kia forte or the 2022 cause the inflation is crazy

Just got one last Friday! 2022. I love it.

just got one, pretty impressive for the price and what it can offer.

The new KIA badge is what makes it ! 😃 But the dealership didn’t change their sign yet. Thanks Joe and Lori!

I’m disappointed about the cvt , I have a 17 6speed and it definitely gets to 60 faster than 8 seconds

I have a 2020 FE forte with the 6MT. Very fun economy car.

Hi Joe good video

just bought 2022 forte lxs love it 56-60 mpg cant believe it excellent car

What can we do to make it a law to have a manual variant of each trim of car .

The best thing about a brand new Kia is that you know a previous owner hasn't "busted cream all over the interior" 😉

does it have hatchback model? cause the corolla has hatchback model

Nice review

I love cars so much... you make me love your channel much then any others... We have to fly our imagination to see how many balls it can hold up to in the back seat... When you criticize something with fun that is how you attracted me to your channel... the numbers of twinkies and balls😜😁 you are really good man and keep going, and we thank you all for your good effort.. You really make me laugh 😂

I'd get the Mazda3 in a heartbeat. The Corolla looks weird and it's too mainstream for me, the Civic's good but its too common and the new one looks to much like the Accord. The new Elantra has shaped up.

pretty funny, love the back seat ball jokes

Is Kia a more reliable brand now? I don’t know much about cars but I’ve always written them off. I’m after a cheap new sedan right now for short distance commutes and the odd trip, I’m just unsure of their reliability. Does anyone have any long term insight on these? Thanks

If I was in the market for a very basic daily driver and occasional long tripper, this may be a decent money saver. Wouldn't keep it one mile past that power train's warranty expiration, though.

I just rented a kia forte while on vacation and I was impressed. My questions is, will this last trouble free and be as reliable as the honda brand.

Just got mine. I like it so far 👍

Question Joe and Lori, Do you think since infotainment system are getting bigger than 8 inch. Do you think they should add Netflix and other movie app since I think some people would love to watch a movie while in the car waiting for their mom finish groceries shopping

Rims are spectacular 👌

What is the G T being released

Does it come in stick shift?

“Steering wheel is a kinda rubber material but good news is it’s prob not gonna wear for a 127 years” hahah

Plus I got to give this guy credit he takes pride in his job and he knows his shit there's nothing more frustrating than somebody trying to sell you on a vehicle when they don't know a damn thing about it I've been purchasing a new pickup truck and I go to the dealership the salesman tells me that the brand new 2.7 liter turbo that is coming out later this year to dealerships is the same 2.7 motor that Chevrolet was putting in their pickup trucks a year ago and it's absolutely not the entire bottom end of the motor is different crankshaft is different you can't buy a 21 2.7 liter turbo in a Chevy truck and get the same amount of power that you're going to get out of the second run 22s with bolt-on parts because it is literally an entire different motor I had this gas sitting argue with me for an hour and finally the manager of the dealership comes and says hey wait this guy is right and I mean I knew I was right I've been researching this big time because putting a 4-cylinder motor in a truck a full size truck is such a New Concept and I haven't driven the one that's going to be coming out at the end of 22 but folks I'm here to tell you the power and torque look good on paper Chevy made a huge mistake putting that small motor in their trucks our Kia Forte feels five times more aggressive than one of those trucks I test drove one and I got less than a mile down the road and turn the blinker on and turn around and brought it back I know this reviews about Kia's but I just wanted to throw that in there in case anybody made me purchasing a truck

Hello everyone one I have a question the kia forte made in mexico how to know the engine manufacturing is it made in Korea ;iChina ;USA or Mexico do you have any idea to know by engine serial or Vin number thank you I see some poeple talking about China engine in kia get fire before frome 2016 to 2019 .Thank you

This guy is good at talking a lot about things that don't matter at all

Hey how was the audio in it?

Remember that the engine cover is very important for pedestrian safety. Looking good car. 👍

correction: only the corolla se has the 1st gear in the cvt

Is the kia rio in line for 22 or is it gone?

Color is incredible 😍✨

Joe, how's the availability? Big factor in any purchase these days!

What would you buy Telluride, Palisade or Pilot? I’m confused

Mechanical E brake ??

I'd rather a Forte than a Corolla but it would have to be a GT Line or GT. I can't see the Corolla as anything but a rent-a-car. Neither come anywhere close to a Mazda 3 or Civic either. Joe, you should put "On throttle, here we go!" on a shirt.

Not having rear air vents and an armrest/cupholders would be ALMOST a deal breaker for me, but not having any backseat connectivity at $21k is where I would draw the line. This backseat is way too sparse for a new car today, even a fairly cheap one... Hell a 2022 Chevy Spark which starts at $12k has at least one outlet and cupholder in back.

I love your car videos, 😁😁💯❤

Front facia looks great 👍 👌 😀

good car for a student or a house wife with low self esteem lol. j/k - point a to point b with the basics & a heck of a warranty - me like the cool stuff KIA is doing.

One year ago today!!! Thinking of buy one.

I always drive Corolla but I noticed a green Kia on my street last night

Just put 300 miles on one I rented from Avis, car stinks (cloth seats hold the smell) have to be attentive on the highway, car wonders all over the lane (could be an alignment issue) but wind really affects it on the road. Passing a truck you need to both hands on the wheel. Lane keep assist keeps bouncing from end to end in the lane and no adaptive cruise (thats really disappointing). Would almost prefer that to the lane keep assist. Performance was sufficient, around $45 to fill up from just below 1/4 tank. (much better than the $90 to fill my Honda). Recommend leather seat option for 2023 and adaptive cruise. Cheap and cheerful, but not a stable highway cruiser.

I hate the way the rear blinkers are on the bumper. Typical kia and hyundai. The corrola xle might be a little more but also more of everything such as hp, bigger, more up to date design styling and toyota badge. It isn’t push to start. And old AC turn switch I go with the corolla. 😃

Thanks Joe for bringing reviews on the trim that us poor guys can only afford.

Will this car last more than 300k miles like corollas?

Can't beat Kia's warranty, I'm sold

this guy is actually funny. “in case you’re in a turf war”😂😂😂

Forte GT next! 👍

The GT Line is really nice