Nice little car I'm averaging 25-26 mpg city with my 2.0l is a unique car I have seen maybe one more where I live makes feel unique lol in a county where we have million plus people, on Long Island NY
People will have their preferences, but people are blinded by a badge. This is not your fathers Kia. I also don't think people understand who this car is geared towards. It's for someone who wants near hot hatch speed, but with real practicality. Think Fiesta ST but with real space and cargo room. Sure the suspension could be better, but it's not bad either. You are not going to find a new car with this type of space, speed and features in the low 20's. Quarters in the high 14's/low 15's and a 0-60 that has ranged from 6.5 to 6.9. Give it some tires and a tune and it will catch people off guard.
I had this 1.6 turbo in my Veloster and man was it fun, but now I have a mazda 3 with 17 less horsepower that feels WAY faster. Im not sure if they smoothed out the powerband for the 14's, but the acceleration was always all over the place. Plus as mentioned when going over some road bumps the car will bounce around...again the mazda 3 is so planted to the ground no matter what it hits. I really love the way this forte5 looks but there is just so much wrong with it to make it worth buying. Staying away from hyundai/kia until they figure out turbos and until they start using twin beam suspension.
3000 dollars less you can get a Kia forte fully loaded! And that awesome warranty. Ford is afraid to give a warranty like that because they know their products aren't that reliable. I know. Had a 2004 focus. Worst car ever. 2009 Kia optima. Still going strong. No problems what so ever.2012 Kia forte. No problems either.
Probably going to hop into one of these after my 2013 Optima lease is done. I like the looks, features and power. Great review, hope to see more reviews from the Kia family in the future.
KIA has come along way and you will be surprised fully loaded vehicle with awesome warranty can't beat it. I love all the hates buying stuff more than they can afford I rather have all the toys and etc and pay less, I have other things I want to spend my money on.
That's what I thought too, but I regret buying the 2013 Forte Koup. First of all, the suspension SUCKS ASS, my heat shield of the motor has been replaced twice now, and I think it's rattling again so it needs to be replaced again. Also, my clutch squeaks like crazy and sometimes it makes me stall do to the fact the clutch sucks ass, and oh don't forget about my squeaky ass driver seat. And I'm tired of taking my car to the dealer because it's one problem after another and sometimes they think I'm making shit up like my squeaky clutch and seat. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A KIA! I should of gone with the basic FRS I would of been happier!
Okay, I wish I knew about this car, would've got it instead. It's basically my Elantra GT with the 1.6L turbo engine that I wanted in it. But I'm still happy cuz I like NA engines more.
I love how everyone is hating on Kia when I highly doubt their preferred car company is perfect. Kia is good at things like every other car maker. Kia is bad at some things like every other car maker. I highly doubt most car company's started off great. Knowing Kia started here in the USA just a short 20 years ago.
I owned 4 VW's before our 12 SX. Comparing MSRP's to be fair. A $27,000 GTI? Not with the content, warranty and cargo/passenger room of the SX. A 5 door GTI SE (leather,sunroof,back up camera) starts at $28,385. The Autobahn (nav,dual zone climate control, power drivers seat) starts at $30,045. Add the automatic - actually the DSG trans that requires at $450 service every 40K, Lighting Package to get HID's,etc, and it's $32,960 - $6100 MORE. Plus a $2000 extended warranty to have 100K coverage. Not knocking the GTI. I loved all 4 of my VW's. If I wanted more "hot" in my hatch, I'd spring for a GTI with an extended warranty. But from my point of view - looking for some practical fun that's priced well, reliable and covered just in case it isn't - which if the 61,000 trouble free miles with our 12 is any indication, I expect it to be the same, they're will soon be a new load 5 SX parked next to our 12 SX.
Nice looking exterior and interior overall but the shift knob is butt ugly. looks like it's from the 80's. LOL Beside, it has poor gas millage so mind as well get the optima or a Camry V6, 2.0 Fusion etc..
The hatchback Forte is absolutely beautiful. Inside and out!
I guess I'm kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch new movies online?
Have a 2011 SX Forte 5 model and have no issues at all. Regular maintenance with already 140kms on it and going strong
Fuk the hatters! Solid review of a solid car buddy, keep up the good work!
I smoked a VW GTI in my Forte5 SX yesterday. The stuck up VW boy didn't know how to shift, and I blew him out of the water. 0-60 in 6 seconds flat.
SaraK ooohh shit maaannn
Kia why u no bring the Pro Cee'd GT!
i second that!
KIA was just rated #1 for quality in its segment.
Great package hatch here, but it's quite low on torque for forced induction that's probably why the mpg is rated so low.
Nice little car I'm averaging 25-26 mpg city with my 2.0l is a unique car I have seen maybe one more where I live makes feel unique lol in a county where we have million plus people, on Long Island NY
People will have their preferences, but people are blinded by a badge. This is not your fathers Kia. I also don't think people understand who this car is geared towards. It's for someone who wants near hot hatch speed, but with real practicality. Think Fiesta ST but with real space and cargo room. Sure the suspension could be better, but it's not bad either. You are not going to find a new car with this type of space, speed and features in the low 20's. Quarters in the high 14's/low 15's and a 0-60 that has ranged from 6.5 to 6.9. Give it some tires and a tune and it will catch people off guard.
I had this 1.6 turbo in my Veloster and man was it fun, but now I have a mazda 3 with 17 less horsepower that feels WAY faster. Im not sure if they smoothed out the powerband for the 14's, but the acceleration was always all over the place. Plus as mentioned when going over some road bumps the car will bounce around...again the mazda 3 is so planted to the ground no matter what it hits. I really love the way this forte5 looks but there is just so much wrong with it to make it worth buying. Staying away from hyundai/kia until they figure out turbos and until they start using twin beam suspension.
This thing is pretty good looking and it has Civic SI power.
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Are the high beams halogen or HID?
a lot of features. More than my 45k car lol. Looks nice too! Good review!
3000 more you could get a fully loaded focus st
3000 dollars less you can get a Kia forte fully loaded! And that awesome warranty. Ford is afraid to give a warranty like that because they know their products aren't that reliable. I know. Had a 2004 focus. Worst car ever. 2009 Kia optima. Still going strong. No problems what so ever.2012 Kia forte. No problems either.
***** for about 10,000 dollars less you can get the civic si.
***** Yeah and the ST will be in the shop more than the Forte hahahahaha
+Senesy The Ford Focus is much too unreliable though.
Probably going to hop into one of these after my 2013 Optima lease is done. I like the looks, features and power.
Great review, hope to see more reviews from the Kia family in the future.
KIA has come along way and you will be surprised fully loaded vehicle with awesome warranty can't beat it. I love all the hates buying stuff more than they can afford I rather have all the toys and etc and pay less, I have other things I want to spend my money on.
That's what I thought too, but I regret buying the 2013 Forte Koup. First of all, the suspension SUCKS ASS, my heat shield of the motor has been replaced twice now, and I think it's rattling again so it needs to be replaced again. Also, my clutch squeaks like crazy and sometimes it makes me stall do to the fact the clutch sucks ass, and oh don't forget about my squeaky ass driver seat. And I'm tired of taking my car to the dealer because it's one problem after another and sometimes they think I'm making shit up like my squeaky clutch and seat. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A KIA! I should of gone with the basic FRS I would of been happier!
WhyNot Haven't had an issue with mine. course I have the new one.
+WhyNot My mom has a basic 13 kia forte sedan. She has put 40k miles with only 1 minor issue.
I'd still get the Veloster Turbo.
Okay, I wish I knew about this car, would've got it instead. It's basically my Elantra GT with the 1.6L turbo engine that I wanted in it. But I'm still happy cuz I like NA engines more.
I love how everyone is hating on Kia when I highly doubt their preferred car company is perfect. Kia is good at things like every other car maker. Kia is bad at some things like every other car maker. I highly doubt most car company's started off great. Knowing Kia started here in the USA just a short 20 years ago.
I wish I could get one with the 6 speed manual
It's giving Mazda 3/2 from the back end.
The Canadian pronunciation of Mazda kills me every single time.
That's actually how the rest of the world says it. Does sound odd compared to how we say it. Lol
Boring, should have used Craig to do this review .and can I have a review. Of the 2 litre please?
2.0L review....great features for the class, drive-train is decent, steering feel is numb, fuel economy is poor for the class. Enjoy!
the thing that is really boring is the 2.0 litre.
$27k? Unfortunately for Hyundai, there's the volkswagen and Mazda hatchbacks which both are more dynamic and refined
I owned 4 VW's before our 12 SX. Comparing MSRP's to be fair. A $27,000 GTI? Not with the content, warranty and cargo/passenger room of the SX. A 5 door GTI SE (leather,sunroof,back up camera) starts at $28,385. The Autobahn (nav,dual zone climate control, power drivers seat) starts at $30,045. Add the automatic - actually the DSG trans that requires at $450 service every 40K, Lighting Package to get HID's,etc, and it's $32,960 - $6100 MORE. Plus a $2000 extended warranty to have 100K coverage. Not knocking the GTI. I loved all 4 of my VW's. If I wanted more "hot" in my hatch, I'd spring for a GTI with an extended warranty. But from my point of view - looking for some practical fun that's priced well, reliable and covered just in case it isn't - which if the 61,000 trouble free miles with our 12 is any indication, I expect it to be the same, they're will soon be a new load 5 SX parked next to our 12 SX.
n777ua Youa re an idiot, KIA is way more refined
Cmon cuth fix yo lithp.
RedroomStudios Aww guyth guyth it wuth all in good humorth. Take it eathy on me pleathe.
Civic si. Puts this car to shame.
Calm down sylvester lol. I can't take him seriously
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26k !!? -_-
Those wheels come straight out of the audi lineup.
Ouch that mpg isn't that great!
Huh! Say word, Kia.
Nice looking exterior and interior overall but the shift knob is butt ugly. looks like it's from the 80's. LOL Beside, it has poor gas millage so mind as well get the optima or a Camry V6, 2.0 Fusion etc..
I agree the shift knob is a styling error... but the build quality of it feels excellent. also the phrase is "might as well", not mind as well.
Sounds like a commercial.
First!!..... Naw this is dumb
nope
Focus ST is better IMO
For the same money its not even close.
The focus st is not even in the same price bracket. And the focus will have some issues after a couple years.
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Yup, this is a competitor to the Fiesta ST, Madza 3s (with the 2.5L), Civic SI not MS3, Focus ST, etc and the price reflects that.
The European Cee'd is much better.
'suffering succotash' this guy's got a cartoon character voice.
Weak combined MPG.
kia is good, but screw hyundai
Dat lisp doe.
27k...? I'd definitely pick GTI over it.
Armixs They you are dumb better warranty and better reliability.
I love me some Sammy hot boy weeeee!!
LMFAO
The mazda is still better
Flower rims..lol. KIA logo needs to go away.
TRASH! I'd rather burn my money. He was far to nice to KIA.
"Thixteen inch wheelth"
The guy who reviewed the car (the person who has the lisp) thounds kind of dumb.
KIA SUCKS ASS👎🏼!!! Believe me I have one😩😭
Cheap car. And probably less than the suggested mpg. That's why they have changed all there engines to meet there lies.
Ha!!!
please put someone else on the LISP is KILLER!!!!!!!