I’m almost 21, part time worker but make a decent wage, full time college student, and on a budget. The 10 year 100,000 mile warranty really has attracted me, hopefully tomorrow will go smoothly when I go to buy my first new vehicle.

@isaiasvilla21

5 жыл бұрын

Meme God did you get your new car?

@sigspearthumb2313

4 жыл бұрын

Isaias Villa yes, I got the 2019 Kia Forte S, and it is fantastic.

@sigspearthumb2313

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Graeme the Forte S, is a great car, if you’re thinking bout buying it, do it. It’s incredible it claims 34 Miles combined I’m getting 37 regularly combined. When I drove to Las Vegas I got 55 Miles per gallon.

@DrunkNotIAm

3 жыл бұрын

@@sigspearthumb2313 This is great to hear yo, I'm looking into the 2021 LXS trim right now!

@sigspearthumb2313

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrunkNotIAm I regret it, transmission is already having issues at 16000 miles.

This is how you design a car. It’s not a jaw dropping car but it’s mature and neat in its styling.......like luxury cars.....not like a cheap over-styled high school kid ricer. If you look at Honda and Toyota, they all look ridiculous with big gaping grilles and fake vents. You could easily slap a VW or Audi badge on this car and it could pull it off.....sort of. Kia is keeping the slim and neat car design recipe of the 90s. Remember when Hondas had one slim tail light.... and accords with flip up lights and small grill and car bodies were streamlined? Those were the good ol’ days.

@panzer_TZ

5 жыл бұрын

The 2019 Avalon(comically massive grille) and the 2018 Accord (Hideous, overstyled) are the last straw for me. Even Hyundai fell for the massive grille craze. Kia's designers show that you can still make good looking cars without massive grilles and over-styling just for the sake of a redesign.

@dieselrules4843

5 жыл бұрын

Your right. This is nice besides the cut.

@tacocruiser4238

5 жыл бұрын

Dat CVT tho...

@theodorekell

5 жыл бұрын

Proto, design is good. But this is where it ends. Slow, with unimpressive suspension. Nodriving excitement here.

@PLATINUM2U

5 жыл бұрын

I have to agree the Avalon has a huge ass grille but exterior wise it's actually nice. The Accord on the other hand is a fatality.😂😂🤣

Kia knows where it’s at when it comes to designing cars! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

@PoorDog69

5 жыл бұрын

Don't you think it's best for Kia to make simple sport designs instead of something just simple?

@tinhinnh

5 жыл бұрын

you mean copying audi

@T8Videography

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinhinnh look up who designed the new forte and then look up who tuned it ;)

This isn't aggressive it's a simple design better than the Civic and Corolla in my opinion

@chocolatewheelchair

5 жыл бұрын

Trenton_ A better than Jetta?

@ALEX-sh3tx

5 жыл бұрын

chocolatewheelchair yes,but that's just my opinion some people might like the Jetta beter but not me

@803nigel

5 жыл бұрын

What about the civic type r?

@jongkeunlee

4 жыл бұрын

@@chocolatewheelchair I own a 2014 Jetta which has better looking every4 corners than a new Jetta.

@Natethegreat200c

3 жыл бұрын

803nigel type r is ugly as hell

I agree with everyone here who complains about Kia adding the CVT. But let's face it. Most people buying this class of car are more concerned about comfort and MPG's than anything else. Honda and Toyota use CVT's and people still buy them. Now Kia makes a nicer car, in my opinion, AND it gets great fuel economy. But if it were my money, I'd wait for the sport model of this coming next year. Turbo engine, independent rear suspension and the 7 speed DCT. Gonna be awesome in this car!

@tlevans62

5 жыл бұрын

John Holst totally agree, it will be a mini Stinger.

@paulcwyuen

5 жыл бұрын

There's no problem for CVT it's cheap it's economical it does more good than bad in this car category, but why add cost on +/- shift trying to mimic manual shift? If this is an option, I will certainly not take it. It's pointless.

@thundergato84

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 Toyota Corolla, and I'm fine with the CVT. I'm considering this car now. I'll wait, and buy a preowned 2019 Kia Forte. The resale value drops drastically on Kia's.

@davidm5707

5 жыл бұрын

@@paulcwyuen Because people complained about droning and high revs with no speed for too long. Mimicking shift points and insulating the transmission mitigate those complaints. As most reviewers say, 95% of buyers won't even know that's it's not an automatic.

@GhostOfAMachine

4 жыл бұрын

I got a wagon version of the Forte, the Soul and with a 6 speed manual. Also GT has dct. Don't have to get the cvt

Everyone says CVT sucks and everything but many people has not had any problems !!! Most of us just daily drive the car, we don’t race with it or something !!!

I own a '17 Forte with the 2.0 L engine and a 6 speed. It's attractive, and a surprisingly fun car to drive. The new model is a big improvement, new sheet metal is beautiful, and the interior is a major upgrade! I would trade-in immediately, if they offered a better appointed trim level with more power (turbo), and a manual. That would be a hoot to drive!

I own a 2019 Kia Forte FE 6-speed manual. My best mpg so far was 56.4mpg. Recent trip to Macon gave me 41.1mpg going there. Total trip was 39.1mpg

@jericlamb2676

4 жыл бұрын

Wow very effecient, did u use thinner engine oil?size of this engine?

Just purchased this car last Thursday and love it this is my first Korean car. I had Toyota and Honda before still have a Toyota Corolla. I traded that old 07 Buick lacrosse which I'm so glad thank you lord.

Me an my girl just got one of these last Saturday an so far it’s a really great car love the design on it a lot glad we got this instead of the Civic

@jericlamb2676

4 жыл бұрын

How about the ride performance?did u compare to honda?

@quanle876

3 жыл бұрын

How is it now? Thanks

@TooBluunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@quanle876 still runs perfect man

@quanle876

3 жыл бұрын

@@TooBluunt Wow! Glad to hear that! I'm teenager who is looking for first car so I like Kia Forte but my Asian friends told me alots about Corolla Toyota but it looks kinda boring with small room. Thank you for talking with me

Could it be? No snarky “It’s still a Kia” comments? Maybe there’s hope for the car enthusiast community after all....

I see a lot of people commenting on the Kia Forte saying if it has a CVT they're not going to buy it. Well then these people are going to have a really hard time buying a newer vehicle because I hate to say this but cvts are the way of the future and people need to quit being so close-minded about that transmission. Do I like it. Cvt transmission no but as long as it gets my vehicle going from point A to point B and doesn't break in process I don't give a darn.

@knowbodiesfull5768

5 жыл бұрын

Mr Mopar I tested a 2019 KIA Forte yesterday and it was a ball to drive! I was totally impressed with the way it drove and handled. Like most people, I have reservations about the CVT, but it looks as though it may be taking over. It may not be as bad as people make it out to be. Look at Toyota and Honda. They're using CVT's now.

We have a 2015 Forte manual. Has nearly 100k kms on it, no repairs so far. Gets great mileage (38mpg average according to Fuelly). By the time I reached 60k kms on my Patriot we'd already spent nearly $6k on it (POS). Sound mention that the Forte cost me $14k all in ($11k in US dollars) which I think was a pretty good deal.

I have gotten as high as 46 m.p.g. With my 2016 Kia Forte lx with 1.8 6 speed automatic transmission.

Nice little car. Good video Andre. Now all Kia needs is a truck.

@laurapace3704

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Kia come out with a truck, too.

@GhostOfAMachine

4 жыл бұрын

They need to make a Soul ute, a 2 door Soul with a rear open tray

I've heard a lot of comments for this car from my friends in Korea, and they said this car's cvt is not that bad as honda or nissan!

@jericlamb2676

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i believe in that, they were competitive i notice, they will make sure their car reliable as possible nothing careless, im a toyota fan, but i own a Rio

I can't wait for the SX/GT forte later this year it's supposed to come with a 8spd auto.

Me and my girl own this car and love it. Best car we've ever had.

Driving it as a rental. Getting 27 mpg driving mostly city aggressively. Handles great, ivt works great. Very quiet for this price point . Gives a slight bit of whiplash. Suspension ok. Kinda rugged vehicle . Little fazes it.Lots of room to relax your legs unlike most cars that put you in a box. Tires crap in slushy weather. Trunk noisy when you slam it.

I like that this has the largest trunk space in the class. Same size as the midsized Toyota Camry.

If possible, could you guys at TFL review the Kia Forte FE 6MT? Although I know for a fact you don't get many extras with Forte FE compared to the car you tested, that's the model I'm genuinely interested in, for the 6-speed manual gearbox. I'm thinking about trading my Fiat 500 in for one and would like to know your thoughts on it.

My favorite car reviewers were literally within walking distance from my house this week. Wow

This is right outside the hotel I work at! Very nice like the redesign

Decision must be made between the 2019 Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra, but their both nice and I like the new sharper design on Elantra! I can't decide

Outside North America this car will be available with the old six speed auto and a more powerful 2.0 at about 168 hp. The IVT and the detuned 2.0 are required to set fuel economy standards for the US. I understand that next year there will be a 1.6 turbo model coming with a dual clutch. That should be fun. It might even come with a fully independent rear ending. It really will be a mini Stinger then. I have a 2015 Forte 5 with the 2.0 and the six speed auto with paddle shifters. The 2.0 develops 173 hp and is a great car to drive and fantastic value for money. I’ll wait for the 1.6 turbo before I upgrade and I hope that model comes with a hatch back too.

I understand that a DCT trans will be available next year, if so I will buy it ASAP, stick with the cvt and I’m done with Kia after 10 years.

I have an 18 S. I don't think it looks better but it does look good. I dont like CVT's although it seems to mimic a regular auto pretty well. Don't like the blinkers in the rear on the bumper, but overall I like it.

I have been buy Hyundai-Kia vehicles for many years but if there going to go to CVT then I'm done with them

@garciacelso12

5 жыл бұрын

Theyre releasing a more performance version next year with DCT and 201 HP

@alexg2083

4 жыл бұрын

This one is chain driven instead of belt driven which is a really good improvement from the previous design.

@JXFFLPZ

4 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing until I drove it.

I think it's worth noting that there are 6 models available and ONLY the base model is available with the manual. I wish more automakers would take note from European brands that let you choose auto or manual and then add packages to either.

@DJBiv788

5 жыл бұрын

True that. The 2020 Forte is fixing that with the GT line and GT models. They will both come with the manual transmission and more power (for the GT only).

You passed through my city! EL

Most people they don’t know, they don’t care what kind of automatic it is. They just wanna put in “D” and go. CVT are bad, generally are not reliable, they are all garbage. Ask to any mechanic. U save 2mpg versus a manual transmission but than u spend a lot of money in maintenance or rebuilt it after 100k miles. Worth it ? I personally prefer traditional automatic rather than a CVT. Or get a manual, even if u burn the clutch is not a big deal to replace it

@GIGABACHI

5 жыл бұрын

Getting more than 100k miles off a CVT ? . . . I call that a success.

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

CVT can not be rebuilt. Must be replaced. Average cost to replace a cvt. 10.000 dollars. That's a car killer. By time they fail, car isn't usually worth that much. Regular automatic rebuild runs around 4.000 dollars. However, this now coming with a chain instead of a belt, may make them much more durable. Time will tell.

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

@@GIGABACHI I've got 137.000 miles on my 08 Outlander cvt. I have had the fluid changes more often than recommended. Bought it new. I have my fingers crossed it will continue to last, it's a 2nd car now. I bought a new one 2 years ago. It has been an excellent ,reliable car.

@GIGABACHI

5 жыл бұрын

You're doing it right.

@GIGABACHI

5 жыл бұрын

It CAN be rebuilt, the problem it's getting the parts and know how. I'm about to repair a 1998 Honda CR-V AWD (non CVT) tranny myself BECAUSE buying a USED tranny replacement it's worth about as much as the vehicle. I'm gonna roll the dice here and take my chances.

That background music 😎👍

Always remind me of a Scion tc ..

Nice car, but it would be better with an independent rear suspension.

I have this Kia Ivt and it's smarter than any auto I've driven ....it has sport+ w/8 ratios and automatically engine brakes on hills when braking which gives it the best brakes in class, 2022 honda cvt copies that ...it will also automatically rev up on a hill if it feels the car rolling back plus has a smart mode that will switch into sport when you get aggressive

They ditched the GDI engine and lost a bit of HP. Went from 173 HP from the previous model to 147 HP in the 2019 model.

Dam - they didn't bring this blue to the Aussie market. It was either the horizon blue (like the sky) or gravity blue (very deep navy).

You forgot to mention how cheap and ancient the Sentra from Nissan is in comparison. The GT Line Turbo will be out soon. And will have a 6speed manual on offer.

You like the word "actually" as you use it in so many sentences. Actually, I like it too. :)

Me and my g/f bought the exact same car - 2017 Forte5 2.0L - 6 speed auto. No matter how we drive we get 38 - 40mpg average. Looks to me they are going backwards with fuel economy.

They should make a turbo variant based off the elantra sport

I've been bobbing my head to the background music you got lol

Is this a lxs?

I think Kia's grilles are ugly. But the rest of the car looks great and I like how they didn't make it boring to drive. good job Kia

@poppa_da_corn

5 жыл бұрын

I agree but you can get cheap aftermarket ones.

@EduardoValadez3

5 жыл бұрын

Kia Stinger grill looks fantastic, wish they'd keep that exact design for the rest of their vehicles

I like Kia, they make good cars but they lost me with the CVT. Its too bad because this is a really good looking car for the price.

@lffit

5 жыл бұрын

sounds like a vacuum cleaner

@dontlike2

5 жыл бұрын

Its an economy car. Having a nice engine note at that price point is a bonus but not a deal breaker and especially not for it intended target demographic.

@Esocrateez

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want my CVT imitating gears. That seems to defeat the purpose IMO.

@noaftermath

5 жыл бұрын

Just got it with a 6 speed manual and it's awesome.

@ryanchow2426

5 жыл бұрын

U can get it in a manual

Why would you want the trunk to open every time you walk by it, assuming you have the fob on your person, of course?

@angelfigueroa6538

5 жыл бұрын

You have to stand behind it for a few seconds so it will activate, it doesn't just open when you get near the trunk.

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

I have this feature on my new Elantra. You can walk around it , it doesn't open unless you stand behind it for about 5 seconds. I really like it when my hands are full , with things like suitcases and stuff.

the trap music intro 🎼🎼hey.... hey... hey ..hey 🎼🎼

TFL, when you finally will say about quality of interior switchgear?

@TFLnow

5 жыл бұрын

The switch gear in the new Forte is good for the segment.

@theodorekell

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know how to understand this? 1 - I asked you to include switchgear quality, into reviews. 2 - good for segment generally or today? Generally, Mazda3 always had great switchgear. Toyota, Subaru, Chevy, Honda, Koreans - not good. Lately, Subaru improved theirs in a big way. 2017 Elantra sport was disappointing in this area. 3 - this is important part of experience in car ownership. These things you touch and use every day. I was surprised how pleasant switchgear was in Jeep Renegade. Ford Mustang - so-so

@joshuar4535

5 жыл бұрын

+theodorekell Check out Redline Reviews. He has a more 1st person review. He will actually go through the interior, and mention the interior quality.

I take this over a Jetta anytime . Except the (GLI) model😁.

Every other reviewer says it’s has a bigger headroom in the rear because of the design which is actually larger than even the civic sir. More options even in the base model more than Corolla & civic for the same or less money. Japanese and Korean manufacturers- Mostly Kia/ Hyundai are winning in the family sedan market. Beating Volkswagen Jetta, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Chevy Cruze, Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus. Full & midsize family sedans like Kia Optima & Hyundai Sonata are also beating Camry, Accord, Mazda, Subaru, Malibu, Fusion, Chrysler, Charger in many categories including the price and longtime warranty because they are confident in their products. American manufacturers can’t dare to offer 10 yr warranty because they know their sedans will fall apart by the 3rd year that’s why you see their products on rental fleets or police vehicles since they don’t keep them long.lol American manufacturers like Ford & Chrysler have been completely given up and pulled out of the segment. Lol

@KBzPTGT

5 жыл бұрын

There is no more Dodge Dart or Chrysler 200

This car doesn't have 'gears' CVTs are best explained by looking at a snowmobile or most ATVs and side by sides.

It strikes me that those turn signals imbedded low in the corners of the rear bumper might be easily damaged.

@johnmattiazzo3900

5 жыл бұрын

blitzbbffl sure they will get damaged cause someone will plow you in the trunk

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

If you get rear ended, yeah. But even if they were up with the tail lights, in a rear end collision, they'd probably be smashed anyway.

They were in Pittsburgh :O

I love kia

I'll be sticking with the 1st gen.

The trouble with the car industry is that it is over regulated most cars look the same.

☆멋짐☆

Kia never said it looks better and aggressive. You should be a news reporter.

Stopped watching at CVT. I'm trying to escape my current Altima CVT.

@efragonzalez2486

4 жыл бұрын

All car makers are moving to CVT. Its more efficient for fuel economy.

Why is cvt so bad?

@GTS300Coupe

5 жыл бұрын

They breakdown a lot and have no power

CVT transmission might be a deal breaker for many because it’s unproven.

@abz124816

4 жыл бұрын

It is prove alright. they all break before a standard automatic transmission.

Cvt’s are garbage. I’d never buy anything with a cvt. Sure it’s slightly more efficient than a conventional automatic but you will also be rebuilding that transmission far sooner than a conventional automatic which will cost more than any gas you might have saved.

Rented one last year. Banged my damn head getting in and out.

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

Tilt your head a little. Problem solved. I'm 6.1 works for me.

@tlevans62

5 жыл бұрын

How did you rent a 2019 model last year, before they were even launched?

@kingstonsean

5 жыл бұрын

My buddy, Dr. Brown, took care of that for me.

147hp and a CVT? It's a mini Porsche 911... no?

@ryanmcfarland1900

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Guérin well yeah, didn't you see that 10 second 0-60...this thing rips!

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

No, it doesn't come with a Porsche price tag, sorry.

Fast car I would drive it

Australian version gets a six speed auto and no CVT

@GTS300Coupe

5 жыл бұрын

Why no CVT?

I hafe to blue kia -and I loking of mine kis car is 260 power

This isn't the fun Forte. That would be the GT with the 6speed. Lol.

Add a turbo or add a v6 we need a sport edition. Perfect fun car just needs more power

Put back the traditional transmission with gears and the car would sell more!! I guess some people just don't care as they just get a car to get from point A to B

Nice car,but cvt sucks. No thanks.

@Skyhawk1987Turbo

5 жыл бұрын

I agree cvt are awful and not reliable

@AG-jh1ky

5 жыл бұрын

True but, i live in a densely populated city,i don't want to constantly row gears.

@ThisGuyRides

5 жыл бұрын

This one uses chain instead of belt, so should be more reliable to last at least for the 100k mile powertrain warranty.

@dontlike2

5 жыл бұрын

I had this exact problem when looking for a new small car. Either CVT (ew) or Twin Clutch (no good for peak traffic and low speed manuvering). Thankfully the Kia Forte sold my my country is sold with a traditional 6sp auto. Shame we don't get that awesome blue colour or ventilated seats from the EX variant though.

@Aljannnn

5 жыл бұрын

doesnt sound like cvt tho?

I'll rather get an older 2016 Optima. Same platform and better looks.

It seems excellent, but the interior is sparse and dark, and about as cheerful as a funeral home

It just needs a 6 speed manual

@jeremytd7072

5 жыл бұрын

Wait for the SX

@GIGABACHI

5 жыл бұрын

I'll take one or 2 miles less now instead of thousands of $ later replacing a CVT.

@noaftermath

5 жыл бұрын

There's a 6 speed manual option too

@YawmSaub

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Taha it's only available in the bare bone base model. Can't get it in the upper trim level. And that sux.

@noaftermath

5 жыл бұрын

@@YawmSaub I got it in medium trim with a six speed manual and it's pretty decently equiped

“Manual” shift ability is the most stupid thing ever on a CVT.

KIA CVT ARE JUNK STAY AWAY!!!! mine just went out at 10k yup that's right 10,000miles and the service rep told me a week before he had one in getting a new transmission with only 2000miles on the car. Save your money dont buy the cvt get a manual if you really want the forte. Check the forums fortes and the souls are having big time problems with cvt transmission they are going to be the next nissan.

I'm done when I hear CVT/IVT

Why would you push forward on the shifter to upshift?! Garbage car with styling that looks look trash in 4 years just like all their other weird looking cars.

@poppa_da_corn

5 жыл бұрын

Butthurt much?

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

Want to see weird and UGLY? look at the rear of the Honda civic.

CVT👎

$25K? for this money you can gat honda civic si...just saying

@greenlime1997

5 жыл бұрын

rafal jankowski it’s spelled get g-e-t not “gat”

@davidm5707

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but not a new one. Those are around $36,000. And Honda dealership don't like to deal.

CVT NO BUENO...

You are blind. It kind of look like stinger. I saw it up close.

Needs more horsepower, at least 170hp

CVT automatic fail 👎

@watsonanthony8438

4 жыл бұрын

Watch the video

why do Americans want a car to look agressive?

@stevefranklin8052

5 жыл бұрын

Because we prefer aggressive rather than passive.

Както не впечатлило. Через пару лет будет казаться устаревшей

CVT😴

Yeah, GTI or civic SI are both way better.

@ALEX-sh3tx

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff K GTI is a hatch and idk who TF would buy that shit

CVT im going to puke.

As soon as I heard CVT I stopped the video

Another one bites the dust . . . it's like a Cancer spreading in the Automotive World. . . damn CVTs. Besides, why bother installing one to make it act and sound like an old school T/C auto ?

Trump 2020!

@justindavis5983

5 жыл бұрын

Kia Forte 2020

@stegomon

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaja

@matthewoesch2364

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Griffith yeah if you want to pay more for import cars - sure.

@tlevans62

5 жыл бұрын

Idiot...

@GeeeBeeee

5 жыл бұрын

Orange Man Bad!!! Lulz.

Vote republican!!!!