2019 /2020 Kia Forte | Challenging the Status Quo

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Kia's Forte has long been a good value, and it's proved reliable as well lately, but it's also long fallen short of the Japanese competition when it came to fuel economy and the "fun to drive" quotient. For 2019 Kia has aggressively pursued fuel economy and also improved driving dynamics, but does that make the 2019 Forte the first girl you ask to the prom?
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  • @colins5129
    @colins51295 жыл бұрын

    Props for saying that pun with a straight face

  • @benjimiller1817
    @benjimiller1817 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is more thorough and detailed than any other reviewer out there. He gives every detail completely, unlike other reviewers. Never going back to anyone else.

  • @cargueone1971
    @cargueone19715 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2019 Kia Forte LXS. After buying Toyotas and Hondas for over 30 years, I bought a Kia. The other surprise is that I bought a CVT. Not a manual Transmission like I've done for 30 years. I have a 1972 Citroen DS21, and a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere. But for daily driving I always buy something reliable and practical. After looking at a SE Corolla Hatchback, and a Civic 5 door Hatchback, the amount of Standard equipment and build quality was hard to beat. Even though it has an MSRP of 20500 u.s. dollars, they sold it to me for 15900! The most important thing is that I'm 6'3" and the legroom in front is excellent. Very happy. I never thought I would buy a KIA, but I did and I'm happy. Also, right off the bat I'm averaging 35mpg. I can only imagine it going up when it breaks in.

  • @rightlanehog3151

    @rightlanehog3151

    5 жыл бұрын

    How long do you keep your daily drivers?

  • @cargueone1971

    @cargueone1971

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rightlanehog3151 /I drive alot. Usually 6 years, 160,000 miles. Hondas and Toyotas are great. However I feel that the Kia gave me the best value. The gas mileage and ride is great.

  • @rightlanehog3151

    @rightlanehog3151

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@cargueone1971 Please get back to us in 2025 and let us know how it worked out.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rightlanehog3151 Don't have a Forte but I traded a six year old KIA Sorento last year for a 2018 model. Literally nothing ever went wrong with the 2012 model. Nothing. Furthermore, the dealer gave me a trade-in value within $800 of the Blue Book estimated value of a comparable 2012 Toyota Highlander. Having paid nearly $8000 less than the price of the Highlander in 2012, I made out like a bandit.

  • @rightlanehog3151

    @rightlanehog3151

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@stephenhendricks103 Good. I am interested in their ultimate reliability compared to the Toyota competition . Year in and year out Lexus/Toyota still top the reliability charts.

  • @Sijray21
    @Sijray215 жыл бұрын

    "which has never been kia's Forte".... Lol, *dead*

  • @dalex7777

    @dalex7777

    5 жыл бұрын

    Doug the type of...oh wait, wrong channel! 😹

  • @MrBangijal

    @MrBangijal

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kia is currently Pro'ceeding its Optima 🤣

  • @TheHelghast1138

    @TheHelghast1138

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Awesome!

  • @jonathandigennaro

    @jonathandigennaro

    4 жыл бұрын

    BARS

  • @niabezy9807
    @niabezy98075 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the 2019 forte LX, this review really helped me base my decision! So far, it drives amazing. This is my first time ever having a sedan, so definitely a HUGE change!

  • @user-up9fn1vx5h

    @user-up9fn1vx5h

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think the Forte model 19 is a practical car?

  • @stephenhendricks103
    @stephenhendricks1035 жыл бұрын

    Solid and detailed review as always, Alex. I was struck by the reference to KIA's targeting of first time buyers with the Forte. The first thing that struck me about the Forte was its appeal to recent college graduates struggling under a mountain of student debt and to parents sending a kid off to college in a (relatively) affordable, attractive, roomy vehicle with loads of safety features. And as a daily driver I'm sure KIA is thrilled with that 40+ mpg figure. It will jump off the Moroney sticker on the car window in the showroom where 40+ mpg is much more impressive psychologically than 39. As far as comparisons are concerned, as an owner of both a KIA (Sorento) and a VW (GTI) the relative merits of the Forte and the Jetta are especially interesting to me. If I were shopping in this category I might have to give the nod to the Forte. But as a GTI owner, the more relevant comparison would be the GLI and the Forte GT. And I'd have to know more about each before making that choice. Of course, KIA will be selling only a fraction of the Civic's (and the Corolla's) numbers. But KIA is playing a long game here. Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be but if KIA can hook first time buyers on a Forte and the experience is a good one, those buyers will take a close look at the Optima, the Sportage, the Sorento, and even the Telluride when the time comes to trade up several years down the road. All in all, the associated Korean brands continue to knock it out of the park.

  • @marktuyet
    @marktuyet5 жыл бұрын

    Best grill in the segment.

  • @ministerc9513
    @ministerc95135 жыл бұрын

    If Kia / Hyundai start winning the gas mileage Wars... with their new level of quality... this is good news for them.

  • @PHaddaway
    @PHaddaway5 жыл бұрын

    I have worked with 12 manufacturers and now with Honda and Kia and trust me Kia beats a lot of vehicles class vs class that no one would expect. Definitely recommend everyone go take a look at them next time they are looking and comparing models.

  • @thundergato84

    @thundergato84

    5 жыл бұрын

    How would you compare this Forte towards 2018 Toyota Corolla LE?

  • @PHaddaway

    @PHaddaway

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thundergato84 quality, materials and features at equivalent pricing is better. They also in my opinion have a nicer infotainment that is more user friendly. Ride quality is pretty similar, handling I'd give the nod to this Forte as well.

  • @krazzyhoneyfresh45
    @krazzyhoneyfresh453 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. This is by far one the best car reviews I've seen in a long time!

  • @donaldburnette5619
    @donaldburnette56194 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2017 forte with 70,000 miles only thing I have done is oil and filter change, average 40 to 45 m.p.g

  • @ItsameMatt
    @ItsameMatt5 жыл бұрын

    I love the tablet style infotainment system.

  • @thomasmcdowell9057
    @thomasmcdowell90574 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2018 Kia Forte S with the tech package and zero problems except for an intermittent rattle that of course disappears whenever I think about taking the car to the dealership. I rent cars from time to time to take them on an extended test drive and hope I can find a 2019/2020 Forte to test out. I did not like the CVT in the Sentra I just rented. I have been leery to buy a car with a CVT but this Kia may change my mind. I really appreciate Alex's comments on how the CVT transmissions perform. Like Carlos Guevara (see below), I have owned manual transmissions all my life until a few years ago. I wish auto manufacturers would offer ALL of the safety and upgrade options on compact cars with manual transmissions instead of treating them as bargain basement cars. But since that is not going to happen, the Kia Forte EX along with a VW Jetta (reliable??????), Kia Soul EX, Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Kona will be on my list when I shop again.

  • @deondrej.jackson8129
    @deondrej.jackson81294 жыл бұрын

    Just traded in my 2017 Kia Rio for the 2020 Forte. So happy and pleased with the space and the size of the car. If you know the Rio you know it’s very small and compact!

  • @lucpelletier7901
    @lucpelletier79014 жыл бұрын

    wow, very well detailed and explained, you helped me make up my mind, went and bought a Forte EX today. thank you very much.

  • @murtuzarangwala7213

    @murtuzarangwala7213

    4 жыл бұрын

    could you share your experience so far? I am trying to decide between 2019 Forte EX and 2017 Honda Civic with Honda Sensing safety features. Both are used (ofcourse) and priced about the same.

  • @jdubdoubleu

    @jdubdoubleu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@murtuzarangwala7213 I guess he never bought it

  • @KungFuAnthony
    @KungFuAnthony4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 6’3” give or take, I used to drive a Forte Koupe. It was totaled and I just recently purchased a 2020 Forte GT, there’s little room with the moon roof, so I purchased the GT without it and have plenty of room to sit behind the drivers seat with where I would drive

  • @Szcza04

    @Szcza04

    3 жыл бұрын

    People make so many excuses for buying an suv / cross they can’t afford, but sedans or hatches literally have enough room.

  • @datastorageable
    @datastorageable5 жыл бұрын

    I shopped all of the vehicles that Alex has mentioned. I agree with most things reviewed here except for the final verdict. I bought a Kia Forte based on a primary and secondary differentiation. Primarily the styling. The Civic's exterior and interior design will not age well and the exterior design is polarizing. You either like the Transformer and Japanese robot anime (Gundam) styling of the Civic or you don't. It's not something that is classy or subtle. The Kia Forte has great exterior and interior styling and something that is much more attractive now and will age better. It's not boring but it's not as outlandish. Secondarily was the financial practicality of the purchase. The Civic is more expensive for an equal based trim of features and does not deliver fuel consumption as well as the Forte. Alex, I watched your earlier review of the Forte at launch and it actually helped me to go out and buy the 2019 Kia Forte. Thank you!

  • @disco.lemonade

    @disco.lemonade

    5 жыл бұрын

    you know the civic looks just fine. i think you're talking about the type r, which shows you don't know shit

  • @brodiwheeler7583

    @brodiwheeler7583

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Civic Hatchbacks do look pretty Robotech 🤖

  • @brodiwheeler7583

    @brodiwheeler7583

    5 жыл бұрын

    Grieg Ragen Corolla Hatch? Hyundai Veloster? Kia Stinger? Mazda 3? Merc AMG? I think there’s still a couple attractive designed hatches out these days... not as many as in their heyday, but hopefully they gain popularity again someday.

  • @wpelfeta
    @wpelfeta5 жыл бұрын

    "which has never been kia's Forte" aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

  • @alliejr
    @alliejr5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for joining the "tablet-style infotainment is just fine" club (8:23). I agree with you and have no problem with the design in general and agree that it looks sharp (and "de-bulked") in this particular application.

  • @TheAdventureAuto

    @TheAdventureAuto

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mazda and Mercedes has been doing this for so long. I have always preferred it as it keeps your line of sight higher. Honda's literally look like a tablet and I'm not a fan. Still better than when its lower and integrated into the lower center dash.

  • @watershed44

    @watershed44

    5 жыл бұрын

    @alliejr I don't agree, they could install it in dash at a good eye level.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm coming around a bit. When manufacturers began perching infotainment screens on the dash it looked like an afterthought. I have two vehicles with the screen integrated into the top of the center stack and I don't consider them distracting but I can understand the advantage of placing the screen a bit higher. Perhaps my acceptance of the alternative design is a result of familiarity as well as a more integrated design.

  • @dchawk81

    @dchawk81

    5 жыл бұрын

    If it goes above the glass line it's bad. Especially for us short folks.

  • @arevee9429
    @arevee94295 жыл бұрын

    I've always considered recent Fortes to have attractive interior and exterior styling and the current one continues the trend. Not a big departure from the previous one, but an improvement. Recent (for at least the last 10 years) Honda styling is a bit over done for me. Won't bore you with a long explanation of why, but in short, it tries too hard to be different. I didn't watch this from start to finish in one sitting, but if it was only the addition of the CVT that made all of the mileage increase, that's impressive. I do agree with Alex's suggestion that the Ioniq hybrid might be a good alternative. It looks normal, has hatchback utility and is cheaper than other alternatives.

  • @Rockinthehill
    @Rockinthehill5 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the LXS a week ago and it gets great mileage was getting 45mpg on the highway home from Kia dealer MSRP 20k I got mine for 15900 Nice safety features and very peppy engine.

  • @Amirski29

    @Amirski29

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hows it holding up?

  • @rickyc8026
    @rickyc8026 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review. Thank you

  • @lionsboxingandmedia6864
    @lionsboxingandmedia68642 жыл бұрын

    Just got mine last week. Fully loaded GT2 in blue. A blast to drive!!!

  • @jamesparkerjr5539
    @jamesparkerjr55395 жыл бұрын

    My pick in this segment for sure.

  • @bvaljalo
    @bvaljalo4 жыл бұрын

    Great review man, nice work. I've never watched your vids & didn't know where you're from but as I watched I became more and more convinced that's N. Cal you're in ... then as I continued I thought ... damn that looks like Lucas Valley Road in Marin, where the Skywalker Ranch is ... did I guess right? That's such a great drive, man. Cops are on it though as I'm sure you know if you've been on it. Otherwise, maybe around Santa Cruz mountains somewhere? Friggin' beautiful ...

  • @pbentsonable
    @pbentsonable4 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for you to review the 2020 Forte GT2. I’m 6’7” and fit very well.

  • @tyronepower7764

    @tyronepower7764

    4 жыл бұрын

    Simmer Pete I’m 6’9 and this and the Ionic are quite spacious, steering wheel clears my legs(Main issue normally as you may know ). The bigger Optima was cramped. I walked round the dealership and the guy was tryna sell me an SUV because I’m tall. I was cramped in Most of em but this has room. He was shocked. You don’t always have to go bigger. I’m from the U.K. and drove a VW Golf there. Plus I’m cheap.

  • @GhostOfAMachine

    @GhostOfAMachine

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tyronepower7764 I'm 6'4" and cannot fit in any suvs or pickup trucks as comfortably as most sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes. And therefore I just stick to compact cars, since they are more fun

  • @tyronepower7764

    @tyronepower7764

    4 жыл бұрын

    GhostOfAMachine that’s because most hatchbacks are more roomy than SUVs and trucks. I’m from the U.K. and drove a golf. Unless you are all leg? I’d think you can at least drive a truck or SUV. I can’t with most at 6’9 but found the new Kia Forte and a Hyundai ionic to have the Most leg room of any car I have been in. The dealer was tryna sell me a truck. I’m not into buying a truck just because it’s bigger on the outside.

  • @tonyn2330

    @tonyn2330

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im 7'11" and I fit the forte very well. Talk about leg room, with most cars, I have to sit with my left leg crossed under me and it unfortunately crosses into my passengers personal space but with the Forte, thats no longer a problem! I'll be buying a new one every year.

  • @bryceno5385
    @bryceno53855 жыл бұрын

    Turn signals and back up lights don't belong on the bumper! I honestly hate when auto makers do this. It makes it harder to notice at first glance and makes it easier to damage if you or someone else hits your bumper. Overall, I think it's a nice looking car. Great video btw!

  • @RUHappyATM

    @RUHappyATM

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm. just noticed that. Wonder whether its legal? I mean, would be a pain to the car behind, when s/he cannot see the turn signals, eg when bumper to bumper and you decide to change lane.

  • @palebeachbum

    @palebeachbum

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hate that design element. Such a stupid and illogical decision on Kia's part. People following behind expect to see a turn signal in the tail light. Cars have fooled me before because of the signal mounted low on the bumper like this.

  • @EdgarRenje

    @EdgarRenje

    5 жыл бұрын

    In Europe, where this Kia is called "Ceed" (no sedan), the turn signals are included in the main headlights. Always interesting, how the products differ on different markets.

  • @palebeachbum

    @palebeachbum

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@EdgarRenje Likely due to varying government regulations.

  • @vertik7

    @vertik7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, terrible bumper lights. That's how Kia will make some business on broken bumper lights.

  • @freed14760
    @freed147605 жыл бұрын

    Highlight of my day!

  • @TobyMichaelPortableTechReview
    @TobyMichaelPortableTechReview4 жыл бұрын

    You crack me up reclining that driver seat all the way back! Lol

  • @holyland6380
    @holyland63805 жыл бұрын

    Nice car but the rear bumper is a very bad place for lights. Bumpers tend to bump into other cars when parking. Even if you don't bump into others, others can bump into you.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have to agree. In fact, it's one of the few significant negatives about the Forte, I think. In addition to the vulnerability of the turn signal lights I'd be concerned that their unusual placement may not grab the attention of drivers following the car. Frankly, I'm surprised that given the detailed regulations governing rear lights in the US (including some rather lame requirements) that the placement of the lights in the bumper is even legal.

  • @Robstafarian

    @Robstafarian

    5 жыл бұрын

    My primary concern is that someone piloting one of the many land yachts may not be able to see the Forte's indicators.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Robstafarian That's a reasonable concern, I think. One piece of relevant data may be the effect of the government regulation, beginning in 1986, to require placement of a third brake light in or above the rear window. Over the years, it has reduced the incidence of rear end collisions tremendously and saved hundreds of millions of dollars in repair costs. The turn signals are different from brake lights, of course, but I'm inclined to think that placing them on the rear bumper will not last long.

  • @TheKylej1222
    @TheKylej1222 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2020 Kia forte lxs. It's my third vehicle, my first car technically coming from first a 96 Jeep Cherokee, then a 2011 dodge nitro. It's my favorite vehicle so far, had about 6 months with no problems what so ever.

  • @Pikminiman
    @Pikminiman5 жыл бұрын

    I am very impressed. I never expected the Forte to reach these heights, so good on Kia! I still think the Ioniq is the best option in this segment, though.

  • @177atthew
    @177atthew3 жыл бұрын

    Went from a 2018 EcoBoost Mustang to the 2020 Forte GT-Line! Pleasant surprise driving this Forte and I am glad I have a sunroof again 😁 Can't beat the great gas mileage and regular gas-unlike the Mustang 🥲

  • @MrHav1k
    @MrHav1k5 жыл бұрын

    This thing looks great!!

  • @oneblach
    @oneblach5 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the Forte GT

  • @johnholst

    @johnholst

    5 жыл бұрын

    oneblach...Looks like this... www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/k3-gt/features.html

  • @Crayon3aterGaming
    @Crayon3aterGaming4 жыл бұрын

    Now the 2020 Forte GT-Line a d GT are awesome. I traded in my '19 forte lx in for the GT-Line

  • @spenserb8082
    @spenserb80825 жыл бұрын

    Wait for the 2020 GT!

  • @suenio
    @suenio5 жыл бұрын

    Now that the new 2019 mazda 3 has just been released some say is the best car. Personally I believe the best car is the car that each person chooses for their own. I like the Mazda 3 too but liked even better the new Forte, and that is the one I bought and drive now.

  • @thundergato84

    @thundergato84

    5 жыл бұрын

    How do you like it so far? I'm considering trading in my 2017 Toyota Corolla for a 2019 Kia Forte LXS. The dealership is offering it for $15,500 plus TTL.

  • @suenio

    @suenio

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thundergato84 Hello Gilbert, I really like it, drives very confortable, good interior roam, nice design, no complaints so far...

  • @Jassybabesss
    @Jassybabesss3 жыл бұрын

    I love the way it's a full body car.... n still small enough for someone fresh outta high school. Not to small or hunchback looking.

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын

    I am four years late!! Also I still get it Alex.

  • @scaldon2
    @scaldon25 жыл бұрын

    The Koreans have come along way . This Kia will be giving the civic a run for its money .

  • @Fadic4

    @Fadic4

    5 жыл бұрын

    They sell like 17 a month. No one buys this garbage even with the high ass incentives they offer.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Fadic4 KIA sold over 100,000 Forte's in the US in 2018. That's a bit more than "17 a month."

  • @badongtagalog5737

    @badongtagalog5737

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fadic4 you are stupic as your comments

  • @tipoomaster
    @tipoomaster5 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the 2019 Mazda 3 review.

  • @t.k.morris

    @t.k.morris

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mazda needs to offer the manual transmission in the sedans!!!

  • @thisismagacountry1318
    @thisismagacountry13185 жыл бұрын

    Alex posts a video. I have to watch. Addiction is a horrible disease.

  • @joa8593
    @joa85935 жыл бұрын

    Panoramic moon roofs have had issues with exploding. Perhaps Kia decided they're not worth it (probably smart, they still sell on value so it's not worth the potential headache) I think it's very impressive what Kia has done with this car. I think it's a winner in value for now, though I wish high speed AEB was standard. Regarding your plug at the end, the Ioniq and Niro have struggled with transmission issues. Personally for a commuter I'd probably go with the upcoming Corolla hybrid or the Prius, though I appreciate that some can't get over the Prius name. The long warranty might mitigate that for some, but I don't like the uncertainty. Kia/Hyundai tend to dabble in transmissions. The Forte is also an all new transmission, hopefully it'll do better since I understand durability was a priority in its design.

  • @palebeachbum

    @palebeachbum

    5 жыл бұрын

    The 7-spd DCT transmission has drivability issues. I'd personally avoid any Hyundai/Kia model that uses this transmission.

  • @oscaralberto3899
    @oscaralberto38995 жыл бұрын

    I think this is a great buy for a first time buyer. However, a Mazda3 wouldn't be a bad buy either.

  • @alliejr

    @alliejr

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think all the entries in this segment are pretty solid. Each has it's own character and some minor flaws here and there but probably not making a mistake choosing any of them (exceptions: maybe the dated Sentra, Focus but even those are not horrible).

  • @2004cyrus

    @2004cyrus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oscar Alberto I love my Mazda 3, it’s my 3rd one and I’ll get a 2020 model in July when my lease is up!! I have a 2016. I’ve had zero problems with it. It’s fun, efficient, and reliable.

  • @arevee9429

    @arevee9429

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@alliejr I'd have to disagree with you about the Sentra. IMO, it's horrible. Focus can be excused because it's so old and going away. But it was one of the better compacts when it was new. Yeah, it did have that unreliable DSG, but it had good driving dynamics and was attractive.

  • @alliejr

    @alliejr

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@arevee9429 Yes I kind of agree, the Sentra is bad, but it sells a ton (mostly rental fleets, I suspect), but it is relatively reliable and cheap.

  • @DayoAworunse

    @DayoAworunse

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Rutter for a 2016 car I doubt any car would have problems. Especially in this segment.

  • @angeljimenez2112
    @angeljimenez21125 жыл бұрын

    No pun intended? Love it.

  • @Ben-bs4od
    @Ben-bs4od5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review as always. When the Forte 5 comes, it will be the car of the year in my opinion along with the Mazda CX-4. This car allows a first time buyer like myself to not feel like they're settling. For value, is there a better deal on the road? After problems with the Honda crv, this car feels like the class leader, especially when the hatch becomes available. For people like myself who want a car rather than a more high driving suv, I think many will like this. I think the hatch is one of the best styled cars of the year as well over even Mazda products. I think Honda continues to fail in design more than any brand now. They put everything into Acura, and shortchange on every Honda model with few exceptions. Even the CRV shortchanges on safety on the LX model, which isn't really acceptable. Doesn't the civic suffer from engine lag at higher speeds with such a small engine? These small turbo engines just don't have the reliability it seems in every comment. Not sure why the love for the Hondas Alex? But great review.

  • @fracturedmind8124
    @fracturedmind81242 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2020 LXS model. While I don’t think it’s a Civic or even a Corolla killer, it’s a very nice car. Has apple CarPlay and android auto as standard, lane keep assist, and is pretty fuel efficient with the 2.0 engine. I love the look of it. I love it, it drives well, and its a very good car for the money. If you don’t want a Civic or a Corolla, this is a good option to have. And of course you have Hyundai/Kia’s excellent warranty.

  • @user-nf8jm5li1k
    @user-nf8jm5li1k5 жыл бұрын

    Cannot wait for the hatchback variant to arrive!

  • @johnholst

    @johnholst

    5 жыл бұрын

    cntcht...It's been on sale here in Korea for a while. Looks like this... www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/k3-gt/features.html

  • @blitzbbffl
    @blitzbbffl5 жыл бұрын

    In the real world rear bumpers get bumped - so those low mounted turn signals WILL be damaged.

  • @mrboombastic4664
    @mrboombastic46644 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, as long as they keep it significantly cheaper than Civic and keep the 100k warranty. I definitely plan on getting the Forté Hatch EX. KIA, please keep the Hatch! 🙏

  • @kristianhermann5971
    @kristianhermann59715 жыл бұрын

    Nice ride 👍

  • @psewgobind
    @psewgobind5 жыл бұрын

    How'd you miss the elephant in the room? Beam suspension vs multi-link. Dampeners have gotten really good, so manufacture now can make it seem nice when its new but it wont last.

  • @TSK24692

    @TSK24692

    4 жыл бұрын

    Probably the one thing that is making me not get this car. Of course, I can always use this as an excuse to get the GT.

  • @jevinpavan2427
    @jevinpavan24274 жыл бұрын

    This is a very good looking car

  • @ogjk
    @ogjk5 жыл бұрын

    Ha,you made Pun in the first 30sec kudos!

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum5 жыл бұрын

    Another high quality review, Alex. This is overall a great looking car, aside from Kia stupidly mounting the signals low on the bumper. Illogical. No doubt this car will get MPGs in the mid-40's cruising on the highway. My 2018 Elantra can and the Forte's CVT is more efficient. This new Forte seems to have some minor build quality issues. I've read several complaints to this point of people having an annoying rattle in the headliner. I'm sure it's something small and stupid, but nonetheless, annoying. There's no telling how reliability will be. Time will tell. I know the same 2.0L Atkinson 4cyl. in my Elantra has issues with making a rattling noise during acceleration. I've read other complaints online about this, but the complaints seem few and far between. Rather odd. Hopefully it doesn't affect the 2019 Forte and Elantra.

  • @bradstraus
    @bradstraus2 ай бұрын

    Very thorough review as always and thank you, but please reveal to us how tall YOU are so we can relate your head room and leg room experience to our own.

  • @oleksandrpidhornyi
    @oleksandrpidhornyi5 жыл бұрын

    Alex!! This is second video on your channel about 2019 Kia Forte. What is the difference between this one the other one? I'm confused

  • @johnhoo6707
    @johnhoo67075 жыл бұрын

    Alex, I think Kia is separating the rear turn signals from the main cluster to meet regulations and get their design. Regulations say the tail lamps cannot be placed on a movable piece. It also says the signals need to be of a certain size. If you look at the design, the rear red lamp shape already take up a huge amount of room. So the only way to combine the flashers and the brake lamps will be to make the part of the cluster that doesn't move beside the trunk lid even larger...which would eat into trunk opening space. I think.

  • @GiantTurkS
    @GiantTurkS5 жыл бұрын

    Alex do you have any info on the GT's Hatchback model? it's already out in Mexico, Korea, Europe and Australia

  • @Crayon3aterGaming
    @Crayon3aterGaming4 жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm 6'2" and I have plenty of head room in my Forte GT-Line. Plus I sit with the seat all the way down, it's seriously not that bad.

  • @DayoAworunse
    @DayoAworunse5 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the Mazda3? I was expecting that comparison.

  • @ThatWasherNerd
    @ThatWasherNerd5 жыл бұрын

    12:32 When someone wakes you up from a nap.

  • @claudelacasse1276
    @claudelacasse12765 жыл бұрын

    how about adding merging time, 40 to 70 in addition to 0 to 60 times, more relevant in day to day driving

  • @keithm4393
    @keithm43935 жыл бұрын

    Traded in my sportage sx for a forte ex 19. Pretty good car and I get 610km on a full tank. Double the amount from driving a sportage sx. Umm there's a lot of room in the back of a kia forte.

  • @karaygeoushearts
    @karaygeoushearts5 жыл бұрын

    How did you get that color? Kia only offers the Sunfire Orange with those high end features like the sunroof, automatic cruise control, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. I just leased one Dec 2018, and I couldn't find that trim anywhere or with any other color options. It's still the only option on Kia's website. None of the press cars have been that color.

  • @Kingdom_Heart
    @Kingdom_Heart5 жыл бұрын

    So far I’m happy with my buy. I have the LXS model. Also, do you always veer to the right when you drive? Or did it have anything to do with lane keeping assist?

  • @KungFuAnthony

    @KungFuAnthony

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yukine the lane keeping assist pulls to the right always.

  • @10tenman10
    @10tenman105 жыл бұрын

    This is a a must see for those in the Civic Corolla Mazda 3 market.

  • @cs2360
    @cs23604 жыл бұрын

    Please return the Forte GT when you can. I'd really like to see how it compares to the Civic SI. I enjoy your work. Thanks!

  • @cs2360

    @cs2360

    4 жыл бұрын

    Review

  • @pedropierre9594
    @pedropierre95945 жыл бұрын

    dude, you are the guy to watch on these lol

  • @jeffmorse645
    @jeffmorse6452 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your review on the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and it also scored 73 dB @ 50 MPH. You scored it a B+ for noise and this only a C+.

  • @jeffreysegal2065
    @jeffreysegal20655 жыл бұрын

    More like the Corolla killer. It's lovely, conservative and a value.

  • @applepoop10

    @applepoop10

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeffrey Segal well depends the 2.0L in the new SE Corolla makes 168 HP. While the 2.0L in the Forte makes 147 HP

  • @MrCarnage69
    @MrCarnage695 жыл бұрын

    Alex what gives? You mentioned something about the Subaru Impreza in your commentary while on the road but you don't mention it as a contender in your breakdown description at the end of the video. Is the Subaru Impreza a like vehicle in the same class as the Forte?

  • @peterjordan2738
    @peterjordan27384 жыл бұрын

    Would be nice Alex to have a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE VS Kia Forte GT review

  • @SaraK_69
    @SaraK_695 жыл бұрын

    The stuck on tablet style infotainment screen does not bother me much. However, I know some that find it very offensive... The only thing I don't like about touchscreens is that when driving they are very hard to operate. I much prefer using tactile buttons "like volume control" for as much as possible.

  • @stockey
    @stockey5 жыл бұрын

    Kia rules.

  • @zalien6
    @zalien65 жыл бұрын

    That’s a nice jacket. Where did you get it?

  • @TheNacropolice
    @TheNacropolice5 жыл бұрын

    I like it when the screen is like a tablet that is around eye level, my Mazda6 has a similar design. I don't get the complaints to be honest. If you want it to be around eye level, but look more "integrated" then you will need to shove it further back, and wrap it in more material which defeats the purpose. Otherwise you need to bring it down lower, which then means i have to stop looking at the road.

  • @IansTech
    @IansTech5 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of turn signals and reverse lights being so low. Seems like a safety issue

  • @evanganske9240

    @evanganske9240

    5 жыл бұрын

    At least they're separate indicators instead of a one bulb blinker/brake combo.. I'm looking at you, cheapskate GM -_-

  • @KungFuAnthony

    @KungFuAnthony

    4 жыл бұрын

    There’s also blinkers on the mirrors which I think helps a bunch

  • @slarson234

    @slarson234

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is not a problem it actually looks good in my opinion...to each their own. Happy motoring!

  • @ravipeiris4388
    @ravipeiris43885 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex, Thank you for your video. With respect to your question regarding the dash, I like the layout. However, I wish the infotainment screen could swivel to face the driver a bit more. Thanks.

  • @lowrider276
    @lowrider2765 жыл бұрын

    I'm guessing that roofline is just standard now cause I actually thought it was pretty upright at first glance compared to others. Had to really think back to boxy cars to remember what a true upright roofline looks like.

  • @briansosa3744
    @briansosa37444 жыл бұрын

    When will you guys review the forte gt?

  • @oleksandrpidhornyi
    @oleksandrpidhornyi5 жыл бұрын

    Alex, what is the difference between this review and the old one?

  • @anmolsharma433
    @anmolsharma4333 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do suggest me between kia forte ex+ 2020 and nissan sentra sr i am really confused between both 😓

  • @chrgeorgeson
    @chrgeorgeson5 жыл бұрын

    When are you going to review the Telluride?

  • @LoveStallion
    @LoveStallion5 жыл бұрын

    I see what you did there with the gas mileage "forte" pun. They should make a sport version called the Fortissimo.

  • @BG-ig6fd

    @BG-ig6fd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent comment! Lol

  • @BTC909
    @BTC9095 жыл бұрын

    Hey look who left that Durango just parked on the side of the road. 15:29

  • @unnamedny
    @unnamedny5 жыл бұрын

    Putting turn signal and back up lights into rear bumper is a terrible idea. Few days of parking in busy city and you will end up needing repair of lights every other month.

  • @jaredshelton4718

    @jaredshelton4718

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just drive good and don't park like an idiot....on the street. It's a nice design.

  • @texasmade9727
    @texasmade97272 жыл бұрын

    I just got my Kia Forte 2020. Found on with 2,000 miles on it. If I put it in Smart drive mode, does it provide better gas mileage?

  • @rockervdrive
    @rockervdrive5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how hard it would be to change a rear turn signal or reverse bulb.

  • @jrwaters943
    @jrwaters9435 жыл бұрын

    I have to disagree on the CVT. I prefer the stepped/traditional auto feel and would gladly trade .1-.2 seconds of 0-60 acceleration time for this.

  • @brodiwheeler7583
    @brodiwheeler75835 жыл бұрын

    Honda Civic “Killer” eehhh I don’t know about that. Strong competitor I’d say... Front end styling looks good to me and the interior is sharp (except for the low headroom) but the rear end with the turn signals and reverse lights down low on the bumper corners is disgraceful! What were they thinking?!? And it’s definitely no contest when the New Corolla comes out... that one will remain King of Cars for sure in terms of sales. 👑

  • @silkhead44
    @silkhead445 жыл бұрын

    review the regular Jetta please...real world economy is as good or better

  • @AlexanderVander19
    @AlexanderVander195 жыл бұрын

    Are there any plans for a 5-door model?

  • @jerrygreitens2522
    @jerrygreitens25224 жыл бұрын

    Seems perfect except I’m afraid of the CVT reliability. There are already many reports of them failing.

  • @joew6969
    @joew69695 жыл бұрын

    I have watched your review of the new 2019 Kia Forte. I have also watched other peoples' reviews. I have a question...........How are you and other reviewers getting fully loaded EX's with the Launch Edition package without it being Fire Orange, charcoal wheels and the black lip spoiler? You cannot build or buy a loaded EX with Harmon-Kardon, parking sensors, advanced safety features and the sunroof?

  • @_Jin_Kim_
    @_Jin_Kim_5 жыл бұрын

    8:14 noticing the music title ;)

  • @Slim1986
    @Slim19865 жыл бұрын

    Can you do the refresh civic?

  • @amill1563
    @amill15635 жыл бұрын

    Would a 2016 Civic with a 1.5T be a better value than a new Forte?

  • @jpmccormac

    @jpmccormac

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just be aware of the Civic's 1.5T problems with fuel mixing with the oil. NHTSA is watching this issue. Not widespread though at this time.

  • @8aravindk
    @8aravindk5 жыл бұрын

    That's a good car

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