No one in the car business has stepped up their game more in the last few years than Kia in my opinion. Well done by them

I love my forte. Had for 8 years and no issues.

Honestly Kias are doing amazing things lately .I love thier steering wheels and just the unique look they have.Classy cars for the price

Kia is honestly becoming really good

Peter Schreyer changed the fate of Kia & Hyundai. He made sure other so called big players in the market to up their game as well. Keep Rocking Kia:-)

Its been 6 years already, my kia really serves me well

Your reviews are truly some of the best!!!

For everyone not satisfied with power no need to worry. Kia is currently working on a more powerful forte (Not hothatch performance like a veloster n but same performance as the current elantra sport). We can expect that next year. :-)

great review as always. Thanks for the video

Man, I'll make this my commute car. It's nice.

My favorite part is the 2 level storage space under the dash by the gear shifter. Top part for the phone and bottom for just your stuff and with the charging pad above, the charging/USB ports are left available for anything else. Thats it!

Just here to see the acceleration reaction! :)

... kia HAS become very good!!! They got this car game down to a T now 👏👏👏

CVT is overblown because some people think that just because Nissan's are bad that everyone else's won't last either. It's a new newer technology so it's not going to perfect, but it's crazy to say an economy car is an instant pass for having one when they almost all do now. Not all CVTs are made equal.

The front side scoop area looks a bit STI-esque. Pretty aggressive looking little car. I agree with another commentor Kia has stepped up their game big time.

Honestly, the real one I’m waiting for is when you review the new Kia K900! I really believe that you will enjoying reviewing that car if you’re allocated on for a press review!

In evaluating this car it's important to keep in mind KIA's market targets. It's certainly NOT enthusiasts. But for every sale KIA loses as a result of a CVT and a non-turbo 4 banger, it more than makes up for that loss with first time buyers (or their parents) and downsizing older consumers. This is an attractive, roomy sedan with an upscale interior, loaded with safety and tech features, among the best warranties in the industry, and a fuel efficiency rating of 40 (!) mpg, a figure that jumps off the window sticker in the showroom. All of that for a maximum price of $25K and a likely discount of several thousand dollars more than Honda or Toyota dealers offer. For a kid going off to college parents (like me) appreciate the excellent suite of safety features and KIA's overall strong crash test results. For those students the Forte's interior room is great for road trips with friends and moving all that stuff back and forth to school. For seniors looking to downsize, that upscale interior looks and feels more premium than the Forte's rivals. And for recent graduates saddled with student debt and retirees on a fixed budget, the purchase price and the fuel efficiency have strong appeal. Furthermore, KIA is playing a long game with the Forte. Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be but capturing first time buyers is still important to manufacturers. If that experience is a good one, consumers are likely to look first at the same brand for their next purchase. KIA has loaded the Forte with features meant to assure a positive experience. And when Forte owners look for their next vehicle an Optima or a Sorento is more likely to get serious consideration.

Waiting to collect my car in November. Test drive the car and it feels European. I find that having this kind of feeling beats the fatigue after a long day at work. I agree that launching the car at 1st gear feels abit sluggish but hey, its a comfortable car to start with and having too much power will wear off the rear suspension easily. I also agree that peddle shifters should be installed for the new KIA since I prefer to use semi automatic to save on petrol rather than pressing the throttle more to get higher rpm and also on steep gradient and preventing to shift focus on the shift knob. I believe there is a hidden performance to this car which I think by retuning the car could help with the performance. However, do note that retuning will void the warranty. Lastly, got to find out, the man behind the design on this KIA is the former designer of Audi. Welcome onboard. Anyway, good job for the new KIA! Keep pushing the game to the limits!

Very nice review! Korean cars came a long way for many car enthusiast and I will definitely test drive this beauty! 👍🇰🇷👌

This Guy does a great job reviewing the Kia Forte..Best yet!

Hey matt, you have the best reviews on KZfaq. Keep up the good work, if possible can you do 2018 ats sedan with the six speed manual.

Pretty good unbiased review. Never liked a CVT...not for me but for my new driver daughter it would be a great car. Thanks for the review. Ironman is right about kia stepping up their game more than anyone in the car game today. Decent cars, better features at a very competitive price.

Kia and Hyundai is stepping up big time might consider buying this car when I'm done paying off my Hyundai

The back end of the new forte looks better than the back end of the stinger. Just saying.

I have this car. It runs smooth and gets decent mileage on highway. The best feature is the 5yr warranty and roadside assistance.

I reI really wish the 2019 Forte had paddle shifters as well. I thought it would have had paddle shifters when you were talking about the steering wheel. That's the only complaint I have with the steering wheel in that car

Dual zone auto climate is the best thing ever!

This looks better than the prev design. The CVT might be the achilles heel but thats what the 10yr warrantys for.

already had mine a week and no problems..love it

How did you get a blue EX? I thought they didn’t have blue in that trim level

Nice review

Please review the new 2020 forte GT with the GT2 package!!! With the 7 speed DCT!

I drive in a LOT of traffic. 5 days a week half hour drive to work and back. Thinking about getting the GT. Would the DCT not be a good choice for me? I've heard the dct transmissions aren't a fan of slow driving in traffic.

Was that a SD card slot that I saw ? With a big screen like that it would be perfect for watching movies in your car

are you going to review the genesis g70 sport?

I just bought my second Kia last week. My one complaint with them is FIX THE ROAD NOISE. lol, I don't know why, but the interior is just louder on the highway than most other brands. Other than that I love em.

How to lift up the wiper?

2015-2016 Forte5 SX is still the best Forte, hands down! 1.6 Gamma super reliable and powerful 201 hpTurbo Engine, beautiful interior, excellent infotainment and speakers.

Can you test drive the new 2019 kia sorento ex v6 awd

Kudos Kia/Hyundai to their good look design streak This is also great value for a good looking daily commuter car Agree, it's the best yet ye for Kiat, but nor for the brand snobs

Hey Matt ... do you road course any? You should ...

In 2022 our 2019 Kia Rio began to bellow white smoke that reeked of gasoline. After a little research I found that it had a fuel pump mounted to the valve train. Took car to dealer, and dealer said that warrenty was exceeded by mileage, and part not part of drive train, and not covered by drivetrain warrenty. New pump was going to be $1200.00 installed, and part backorder was going to be five weeks minimum. I asked if spun bearings due to gasoline in crankcase, and burning car were covered under drive train warrenty, and they hung up on me. Called corporate and they advised part was covered under drivetrain warrenty because contract is in owners manual which has no fine print whatsoever. For the sake of expediency I bought brand new pump from another manufacturer, for $150.00 which arrived in three days, and then spent ten minutes replacing pump. It has run fine until recently when Rio was stolen, and severely damaged when run over a curb whicvh broke engine from transmission plus window broken, column trashed, and wipers broken off because thief accidentally started wipers when breaking column to steal. Kia denied ever hearing of theft problem. Kia wqanted two hours troubleshooting to give estimate for repair. I said I already know what is wrong with car so just fix it. Then Kia at insisted we prepay repair bill before work began. I asked how they could possibly know what was wrong with car ahead of time, and that must be a new thiung where dealer wont fix car unless you prepay. Told wife to leave car at Kia dealer. Kia said they would have it towed away for being parked illegally. I called corporate who has brand new stolen Kia runaround line dedicated to irritating customers who have had their Kias stolen already, and they hung up on me. I called the Bureau of automotive repair filed complaint then they had me call the federal trade comission where I also filed complaint. Since my wife is Thai I called a local Los Angelus Thai language newspaper to see if they would do a survey of their Thai community who owned Kia cars, and they agreed (my wife knows the owner of the paper). Accidentally recieved phone call from Kia corporate in which they accidentally gave me a direct line right back to the woman who hung up on me. I called, and informed her of my actiopns. She said the whole thing is a misunderstanding on their part if I already had the insurance check in my hand, and NOW the dealership WOULD look at theft damaged car but my wife had to go in and sign a permission slip. Keep in mind Kia is required by a class action lawsuit to repair these cars, and pay all related expenses. My insurance company shouild not have to pay anything to anyone as Kia has been found responsible for fasiling to protect these cars from theft properly. My wife is making monthly payments on this car, and it has been damaged, and undriveable for three months as I write this causing us to buy another car. Considered renting one and backcharging Kia, but I am not an ass looking to make the reimbursement as expensive as possible for Kia, I just want them to fix it. They are dragging their feet at the customers expense, and are downright rude about it once you get them to stop lying. I have purchased two new Kia products lifetime, and will NEVER EVER buy another

Have they resolved engine issues?

I just purchased a 19 Kia S and I am noticing oversteer or understeer? or is it just the tires grabbing the road, lightly throwing me off at times, This is not feeling too normal..

awesome exterior design but just the tire size seems a bit small. But it's acceptble if u do realize it's a family economic car.

I just bought one in blue !!! Great car !

Needs a turbo sport version.

If this car had 170-180hp it would be my perfect daily driver ... can this Forte be tuned for some extra 10%-20% hp ?

Looks like the Launch Edition having features not in the standard EX but its not fire orange

Nice job. I like Ben Howard too. :)

I want the wagon version in the US 😭

Is this forte reliable

I’m going to get it in manual 👍🏼

11:00 Bumblebee!

New Scion tc?

Since you’re driving a Kia, what’s your thoughts on the ev versions of the niro/kona? I’m certain I’m not going to be able to afford a Tesla ever.

I just bought one used why doesn’t it have push to start in mine lol?

so they offer Manual on Base trim but not on EX trim? like why?...

Too bad about the gloss black plastic in the interior. That would drive me crazy. The CVT/IVT would not be good for long term durability either. Otherwise its really nice.

Those lower rear turn signals are the deal breaker for me to be honest. Otherwise, beautiful car!

I dont think the cubby on the door should be called map pocket in 2018

What do you think vs Elantra? The Forte probably has an edge in looks (though neither ugly) and features but Elantra has IRS.

Everything is great for the car and it looks will mature nicely just like those in the premium segment. But that engine is doubtful and sounds like it’s struggling.

You keep saying standard regular Forte but EX is the higher trim of the model.

Review the Toyota celica

Hey I think it would be good if you give cars your overall score. Or even a letter rating for it's class.

2019 Forte or 2019 Jetta? Why? And Go!

I have the 2018 Elantra. It has the same engine as this Forte but has a 6-speed auto tranny instead of a CVT. I'll take my car over this Forte easily. The only advantage of the Forte is the cooled seats. Wish I had that here in Southern California...

Too bad you can’t build an EX in blue on the Kia website.

this is actually really cute

Why do you never review Mini Cooper?

I just dropped off my barely 2-month-old 1500-mile 2019 Forte EX at Kia service. Replacing the WHOLE CVT.

Great review, and I like the car. You keep comparing it to the Stinger; you do realize the Stinger costs twice as much, right? 😂

Kia all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to the Top

I Ike that the usb are lit

Very good

Not one McClaren video? Someone step up and let Matt do a review of your car!

Nice review of a nice car by a nice guy. Nice job, nice day also. Nice.

Not sure why the auto reviewers keep saying standard Auto climate control. It is not standard on every trim level. Also, those are not leather seats. It is Kia's version of vinyl.

Please review all new Hyundai santafe 2019

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I think the car is pretty good looking but the wheels are on the smallish side.

Someone give me a Forte.. T.T

why do you and Redline Reviews always do the same car in the same time ? lol

The fuel specs seems to be worse with the CVT compared to the 6 speed auto. Wow.

Gloss Black looks good until you touch it, or scratch it somehow. Then it looks terrible. :( Not a fan.

Probably 20 years ago now. I went to the Kia dealership. Many cars were unlocked on sundays and basically seemed like used rental cars already. Not because hobos used them as toilets in transit rail cars but because they were so shitty in new condition. I think the base one was 8k

Kia logo gotta change it up. Huge logo on the forte lmao

Very nice 💯

I was really liking this.. until you said CVT

good vid mah nigga.

The side profile of the car isnt very exciting

Hiring away a former Audi designer has paid off for them in spades. I will continue to drive my Toyota for the long haul. Thanks Toyota for free service for the first two years!

CVT is the only issue that's enough for me to walk away though I really like the look and the interior. Bad move Kia.

He says right away that Kia provided him the car to use in the review. Can the "review" be without bias?

Matt. You say CHEAP black plastic. That would infer there would be high quality, Or expensive black plastic. Dose automotive plastic come in quality grades? I know I have seen different grain patterns in plastic. Some look pretty bad, others look quite convincing until touched.

I like the exterior. The interior is just eh, but cvt? Instant pass for me.

damn!

"they are some of the best cool seats i've used in a vehicle".obviously you hv never tried a lexus.still,great review.

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