One thing you mentioned really stands out in the rear seat that separates it from practically every other small sedan. It has rear A/C vents. No other compact sedan under $35k has these vents. Not even Acura’s $50k Integra.

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

Kia did a great job with this one

@JustinPennito

4 ай бұрын

That part!

Jeez..its a economy car with quite a bit more power than all the rest out there that comes loaded with features like the drivers aids that work very very well...nice electronics package with the infotainment system that looks nice and works very well..good fuel mileage with a nice ride, with the largest trunk and best warranty in its segment. Ive owned Civic, Corolla, Elantra, and Chevy Cruze diesel over the last 10 years and this Forte GT2 is the nicest and definitely the fastest economy car Ive ever owned

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@The1realro

3 ай бұрын

Between the Forte GT and Nissan Sentra SR. I'm m really pressed between the two. 😢

@ronnydisalvo80

2 ай бұрын

Just got exact color make model year. ABSOLUTELY love it ,was gonna get a 2022 Kia k5 I love that k5 but wanted something BRAND NEW. I 💯 recommend this car. It's beautiful

I have an audi A7 and I want to lower my bills. This looks like an awesome option that my wallet will love

@HawkeyeRides

4 ай бұрын

They are nice vehicles 👍

Great review Anthony! I would have never guessed that car would be that inexpensive. That exhaust note is so sweet and the car really looks great. I have not bought a brand new car in a while but I would for sure with this one if I were looking. Hoping that you are doing great...and dry lol!

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

They are nice vehicles and I agree the price on this is even better. Thanks James Florida weather you never know when it’s sunny or raining 😁

I have a 23 GT. I bought new last year. I love it.

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

@@dickeye76 they are awesome congratulations

6 speed manual option has to be great

@HawkeyeRides

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@barshalen99

3 ай бұрын

Dct auto is faster

@joeb2588

3 ай бұрын

@barshalen99 yah, possibly. Not sure. DCT has more weight and certainly not as fun.

@barshalen99

3 ай бұрын

@joeb2588 I am sure. Ive driven both. The automatic is faster, personally I like it better than the manual because it switches so fast, but that's just me.

@frankromeo3884

Ай бұрын

I got the 2021 gt 6 speed very fun

Great thorough review

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve

maxx spedd 160? 260?

@HawkeyeRides

26 күн бұрын

Maybe 120 mph governor limited

Nice looking car👍

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

Kia makes some good vehicles

Wait are you in Lakeland lol? I used to live like 2 minutes from there

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

Yep we have a few teams in Lakeland 👍

what about the engine burning issues, kia boyz issues?

@HawkeyeRides

4 ай бұрын

In older models like 2010, 2012 and 2017 not so much now with the 2.0 liter but the GT is the 1.6 liter 👍

Great review, however the longevity and overall quality can't compete with Honda, Toyota or Subaru. And the dual clutch transmission is s serious weakness. KIA and Hyundai have had recalls on that transmission and the CVT is no match for the CVT in either the Honda, Toyota or Subaru. As for price of the vehicle, compared to the other competitors in this segment, you get what you pay for! I've owned several Hyundai's and I've owned a KIA. And no thanks. I won't buy another KIA or Hyundai product. I own a Hyundai now and in the last 9 years, it's cost me over $7,000.00 with issues (repair costs).

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@barshalen99

3 ай бұрын

10 year/100k miles. Honda only has about 50/60k 5 years

@user-yv8cb2xb7k

Ай бұрын

honda has the best cvt I can vouch

The resale value is garbage, you'll lose 7 grand when you sign

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

That’s average with all vehicle 25-30% 👍

@user-yv8cb2xb7k

Ай бұрын

not really considering there were only 2 pre owned ones within 40 miles of me i just got a brand new 2024 last night because the used ones were still going for around $24,000 with around 20k miles - 35k miles

@RyanJohnson-ft6qi

Ай бұрын

@user-yv8cb2xb7k I just took 23 gt to kia to sell, they only offered me 21k, car is in pristine condition, 6 speed, they said it's the cleanest one they've seen. Fully waxed, de badged, premium dark tint, 3900 miles

automatic. meh.

@HawkeyeRides

18 күн бұрын

@@xianshep they are awesome vehicles

@xianshep

18 күн бұрын

@@HawkeyeRides Right. Which is why I intend to buy a GT Manual before the K4 drops.

Honda is gonna last a lot longer than that piece of crap!!!

@HawkeyeRides

5 ай бұрын

They seems to stay on the roads just as long 👍