I have a 2016 Kia Forte EX and I love it! I've had it for 6 months now and I wouldn't trade it for any other car! Most people who criticize Kia has never driven or owned one.
This pass thanks giving I had mines for 2 years kia forte ex 2016 I love it it takes me and my son's everywhere we need to go no problems with it at all love it love it love it
Very well done review - I often shake my head at car reviewers who think all we are about is screaming around corners and beating people at stop lights. I don't ever drive like that and only a very few do.
KIA has really become a contender in the car market this year. I just bought my 2014 KIA Forte yesterday and its one of the best cars i've ever had. I've had BMW's and GM's since i've started driving and have to say i'm very pleased with my choice to try out KIA
+Jonathon D Me, too! I've had my 2015 LX for less than a year, and I love it. I drove a Nissan for 16 years before that, a Saturn, and a Chevy, and I like my KIA best of all.
+David Lyday It's still doing really well, no issues whatsoever besides new tires and windshield wipers which is normal. Kia has treated me very well including a complimentary oil change on my anniversary. Still very pleased with my decision. Hope that helps
Just got my Kia 3 weeks ago and I love it, love reading all the positives of this car, drove a 2001 plymouth neon for 15 years, the motor finally gave out after about 195k miles!!
My Kia is stDavid Lyday Mine is still doing great. 45,000 miles and zero issues . I'm just now replacing the factory tires. Other than that, everything has been great.
It's been two days since I got my 2014 Forte EX and...... I LOVE IT!!!! What a great little car. Well... it's not that little. I'm 6'2" tall and I feel very comfortable driving my Forte. I got the Aurora Black color with black leather seats. Love those leather seats. And if you are planning on getting this car.... you have to see it in that black color. with the chrome accents it really looks amazing. One friend of mine even told me that when he first saw it he thought it was a Lexus. Must be because of that Audi designer. It really looks way better up close. I did test drove the Mazda 3 (too expensive), the Focus (again.... too expensive if you load it up with features) and the Elantra (very different car than it's cousin the forte) and didn't liked any of those as much as I loved the Kia. The Forte really feels and looks like a way more expensive car..... for the price I paid for it. Took advantage of lots of bonuses since the dealer was liquidating the 2014 fleet to make way for the new 2015 models. So I saved a lot of money and still got a brand new car that I totally love.
That is the sense I got from looking at those same cars when I was looking. As Soon as I looked at the 2016 Kia Forte LX plus in Aurora Black I was lets start the paperwork now. Now I am just waiting to find out when I get it which should be sometime Monday Feb 27!
I've had my Forte Koup for a little over a month now and I love it to death. It handle corners nicely. I have no qualms about the steering, I prefer it on comfort setting through town. I love the fact that I can set it on Economy to improve fuel efficiency. All around I love my Baby!!
My driving experience with this car is great. I enjoy driving it, not just for the features. I've got 22,000 miles on my blue 2014 Kia Forte EX with the premium and technology packages. I rented a Jeta with the 1.8 L turbo from an airport and it was an okay car but IMO not any sportier than my forte. It had more torque off the line but passing power and everyday driving was better in my Forte. I drive it in the mountains and it handles great and I get plenty of feedback from the wheel. Automotove journalists sometimes forget that average people like a good handling car but don't have the priviledge of test driving everything from a Mercedes to a Chevrolet. Bottom line, if you sit in it and drive and enjoy it and it doesn't break and you can afford it, buy it and don't worry about what the "professionals" say. The only person's opinion that matters when it comes to the car you buy and drive is yours.
+David Lyday, it is still in excellent condition, save a bad ding in the hood from road debris. Everything on the car works perfectly and still no rattles. It's time to reply the crappy factory tires and interior noise should go down. I still love this car!
My Forte has been with me for a little more than 2 years now and it still looks and handles like new. I believe that no matter what car you get... if you take good care of it it'll last you a long time. Me? I'm still in love with my 2014 Frote EX.
@@nibbax7772 I was looking for some used Kia’s Hyundais and a whole lot of them always had new engines but covered but with warranty atleast… you should check out the recalls as well
Nothing wrong with the forte. I bought the 2014 ex with the premium pkg. and really like it. I payed 21000. Test drive one and if you don't like it there are plenty of other cars out there to choose from.
@ Kelly Blue Book. Why does no car reviewer talk about how crappy or good a stereo is and the options available? That should be part of every review imo. Music sound quality matters.
Practical Guy I agree. I just bought my Forte ‘16 a few weeks ago and my main complaint is the quality of the speakers. Yikes. For the price tag i expected better :/
Its basically a nicer looking Hyundai Elantra, looks nicer outside and WAY NICER inside. So if you like the Hyundai Elantra and was going to get one, take a look at the Forte first, you will probably get the Forte instead (they are both from the same parent company so profits go to the same company no matter what.)
I've test driven both Hyundai and Kia.They are mechanically built the same, but the main differences between the Kia and Hyundai is the steering and interior is better on the Kia models. Kia feels more "upscale."
Maybe in 2025 you will see and old 2014 elantra/forte. Think a bit. They improve a lot in new gens, don't expect old elantras from late 90's/early 2000's to have the same degree of "we care for quality now".
New versions are going to he drastically different. The Elantra gets a conventional automatic, and the Forte will have a CVT. I'm not really too thrilled about that, but we'll see. (See how far they've come in 3 years? Now the Elantra and Forte are separating in similarities. They've gotten serious.)
The video you are referring to is 3 years old. KBB is giving us the up to date new information about the Google powered system which was announced by KIA in January 2013
Yes,...I second this question. And we're not talking about the GLI, that was always going to be good. No, I/we mean a standard midline Jetta with the inline-5.
I am about to get a Forte EX in a few months. The only gripe I have is the stereo in the Forte I understand sounds terrible! Kia should offer some kind of add-on upgrade to a basic Infinity system like on the Optima or Soul models. If the Soul can have that why can't the Forte! That drives me insane as I love to listen to music. The Jetta, Civic and some others have some nicer options for the stereo without needing to buy the top of the line car.
+bear123 I love my 2015 Forte LX. I want to upgrade to the EX, because it does have a couple more options I want, but I love everything about my LX. No steering problems like people mention. No problems at all, actually, only 10,300 miles on it so far. Handles well, good suspension, very comfortable for the 'popular' aka nicely equipped package.
The Jetta is a great car to drive like all VW. It's sporty enough to go trough hairpin turns with speed and comfortable enough when you just want to cruise around.
Looks like it was a great deal in the US. But here in Mexico since its arrival it is has been as pricy as any other compact car with luxurious "aspirations"
Oh my god does this guy ever stop talking about steering and road feel. It's like he only talks about things that car reviewers care about and not consumers.
you forgot to mention they remove the daylight-front anti fog light and front window heat option-sport rings-touch screen monitor-GPS-digital screen for air condition-heat and cooling system for the seats i mean wtf is wrong with car companies to see the need to remove the options from a MT cars,what if a person want a full option car but with MT not damn AT. also how you test a 2016 model in 2013 did you travel to the future?
Yes. Saying powered by is the wrong term when being technical. They are trying to push the name Google for recognition to attract those who are big fans of google services. Since they have the new "partnership" the just want to use the name Google in their marketing as much as possible.
You should comment on the sub standard, industry safety crash ratings.........the new one should address this major issue........for now the hyundai elantra is the only rational choice from this manufacturer in this segment.
Gregory Perkins you will never get that full MPG in any cars now days but you'll get near or close to if you drive your car in the big city, unless you live in the state of Montana! If you drive like a granny then well you hit the Jackpot, son!
IRVINE, Calif., Jan 2, 2013 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker's innovative UVO eServices telematics system. The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google Maps and Google Places to acquire driving directions and locate Points of Interest (POIs) in a seamless and organic manner.
악마고기 k3, Forte or cerato, depending on the market the equipment can be different but they're the same car, but they need sometimes to change the names of the models. What you know as K5 here is called Optima, for example.
No premium audio and sunroof combo? Not leasing it or taking the soul. Ford fiesta audio is weak, focus too expensive, Dodge and Chevy compacts are poor build quality, elantra value edition has no premium audio, Toyotas corolla entune is weak, and low trim Bose audio all around is shit so no Mazda or the like. Civic sedan radio is weak, but the coupe is 3 times as powerful (350 watts) on the ex and comes standard with a sunroof which is 2-4 k less than the competition for those options. Pretty easy choice (I still want a Mazda mx-5 though...)
Kriss The Great They come with a 10 year ,100,000 mile power train warranty. Only Hyundai, (which owns Kia), and Mitubishi, come with such a good warranty. No American maker or even Honda, Nissan orToyota offer that. They must be pretty confident that their engines are not disposable.
It's not really worth trying to fix them, that much is true. They are "disposable" in the sense that they are designed to be replaced as one unit when they need fixing. When you throw a rod or blow a head gasket or crack a camshaft in a Kia, a rebuild is pointless because every part is built to about the same tolerance and lifespan. It's just that one part breaking, for now, but the engine has reached the end of its useful lifespan and will need to be completely replaced within a year, so a rebuild is a waste of money. This has always been the case with Hyundais and Kias. The difference now, though, is that the useful lifespan is actually very good. No, you can't limp along on the original engine for long after it starts breaking, but it lasts for, depending on which engine you get, 200k, 230k, or 260k miles. A new engine is around $1k, a price only undercut by Mazda and GM/Ford/Chrysler, so if your engine does have an early failure outside of the 100k mile warranty, it's no big deal. Replacing it costs as much as replacing a pair of headlights on a Honda Accord. Price a Toyota Yaris or Honda Fit of equivalent mileage on the used market that doesn't have nearly as much trunk space or even half of the Kia's features, and even considering that the Yaris or Fit will last 250k-300k miles, you're still saving thousands.
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I have seen many interiors of different cars as I have to rent quite frequently and I was given a 2016 Forte LX plus in Aurora black one time last year and I will say I loved more than any other car I have driven. Ironically I just bought a 2016 Kia Forte plus in Aurora Black , thinking about it now I may have bought that rental!
+Country Girl You do realize that you're thinking about their previous reputation as opposed to what it is now right? While Toyota is ranked #2 (behind their lux brand Lexus) Kia places 6th overall on consumer reports rankings. www.consumerreports.org/cars/how-car-brands-compare-for-reliability/ And again, that's overall. They are still redesigning some of their older models to meet the high standards of their new Auto designer Peter Schreyer, previously at Audi. Lastly, as someone who owned a Corolla, paid 17,000 for a car with modest features, and who's fuel pump went out at 4 years, 1 year after the 3 year warranty expired paying out $1,000 in repair, I will take KIA and their 10 year warranty. I paid less then a RAV4 with similar features by $6,000 and won't have to worry about any shortcomings coming out of my pocket for 7 years over a Toyota. You're entitled to your decision, but its costly to pick one brand over another for an outdated reputation.
I owned Camry 2001 for 5 yrs, then bought Forte, new car is better! The only thing I miss from Camry is 3L engine as appose to 2L, how ever it consumed 35% more fuel even in smoothest ridding more (old engine). Acceleration-wise they make 0-60 9,0 apposed to 9,3 secs, very little difference!
Hyundai and KIA both have gotten better over time. I had a '97 Sephia and I took it to 110,000 miles before I traded it in. I had a few problems, but they were corrected. I had one cosmetic problem: the dashboard padding cooked under intense heat and came loose. Kias are much better built now than the ones made 15 to 20 years ago. Remember, KIA started slowly, selling cars in the West Coast before going nationwide in 1997. The old jokes ("KIA = Killed In Action) still persist, but we have gotten used to it.
How the hell did he have a 2016 car when he put this video out in July of 2013?
Good question
Ajuong Ruai lol
Time travel
Lol
Ajuong Ruai it’s not a 2016...
I have a 2016 Kia Forte EX and I love it! I've had it for 6 months now and I wouldn't trade it for any other car! Most people who criticize Kia has never driven or owned one.
This pass thanks giving I had mines for 2 years kia forte ex 2016 I love it it takes me and my son's everywhere we need to go no problems with it at all love it love it love it
I am buying a 2016 Forte EX tomorrow! Hope will have a good run!
@@MdNazmulAlam how is it so far? I’m thinking of buying it for $8k and it comes with 90k miles
@@MdNazmulAlam updates?
Very well done review - I often shake my head at car reviewers who think all we are about is screaming around corners and beating people at stop lights. I don't ever drive like that and only a very few do.
KIA has really become a contender in the car market this year. I just bought my 2014 KIA Forte yesterday and its one of the best cars i've ever had. I've had BMW's and GM's since i've started driving and have to say i'm very pleased with my choice to try out KIA
+Jonathon D Me, too! I've had my 2015 LX for less than a year, and I love it. I drove a Nissan for 16 years before that, a Saturn, and a Chevy, and I like my KIA best of all.
May I ask how your cars are doing today?
+David Lyday It's still doing really well, no issues whatsoever besides new tires and windshield wipers which is normal. Kia has treated me very well including a complimentary oil change on my anniversary. Still very pleased with my decision. Hope that helps
Just got my Kia 3 weeks ago and I love it, love reading all the positives of this car, drove a 2001 plymouth neon for 15 years, the motor finally gave out after about 195k miles!!
My Kia is stDavid Lyday Mine is still doing great. 45,000 miles and zero issues . I'm just now replacing the factory tires. Other than that, everything has been great.
It's been two days since I got my 2014 Forte EX and...... I LOVE IT!!!! What a great little car. Well... it's not that little. I'm 6'2" tall and I feel very comfortable driving my Forte. I got the Aurora Black color with black leather seats. Love those leather seats. And if you are planning on getting this car.... you have to see it in that black color. with the chrome accents it really looks amazing. One friend of mine even told me that when he first saw it he thought it was a Lexus. Must be because of that Audi designer. It really looks way better up close. I did test drove the Mazda 3 (too expensive), the Focus (again.... too expensive if you load it up with features) and the Elantra (very different car than it's cousin the forte) and didn't liked any of those as much as I loved the Kia. The Forte really feels and looks like a way more expensive car..... for the price I paid for it. Took advantage of lots of bonuses since the dealer was liquidating the 2014 fleet to make way for the new 2015 models. So I saved a lot of money and still got a brand new car that I totally love.
That is the sense I got from looking at those same cars when I was looking. As Soon as I looked at the 2016 Kia Forte LX plus in Aurora Black I was lets start the paperwork now. Now I am just waiting to find out when I get it which should be sometime Monday Feb 27!
Kia and Hyundai are Beast, they are coming for the industry
I've had my Forte Koup for a little over a month now and I love it to death. It handle corners nicely. I have no qualms about the steering, I prefer it on comfort setting through town. I love the fact that I can set it on Economy to improve fuel efficiency. All around I love my Baby!!
My driving experience with this car is great. I enjoy driving it, not just for the features. I've got 22,000 miles on my blue 2014 Kia Forte EX with the premium and technology packages. I rented a Jeta with the 1.8 L turbo from an airport and it was an okay car but IMO not any sportier than my forte. It had more torque off the line but passing power and everyday driving was better in my Forte. I drive it in the mountains and it handles great and I get plenty of feedback from the wheel. Automotove journalists sometimes forget that average people like a good handling car but don't have the priviledge of test driving everything from a Mercedes to a Chevrolet. Bottom line, if you sit in it and drive and enjoy it and it doesn't break and you can afford it, buy it and don't worry about what the "professionals" say. The only person's opinion that matters when it comes to the car you buy and drive is yours.
May I ask what condition your kia is intoday
+David Lyday, it is still in excellent condition, save a bad ding in the hood from road debris. Everything on the car works perfectly and still no rattles. It's time to reply the crappy factory tires and interior noise should go down. I still love this car!
My Forte has been with me for a little more than 2 years now and it still looks and handles like new. I believe that no matter what car you get... if you take good care of it it'll last you a long time. Me? I'm still in love with my 2014 Frote EX.
I've got one. It's my 2nd Kia and I'm very happy with it.
How is it doing still have it ? thinking abt getting one
Kia really loaded this car with all the features!
To distract you from the real loaded engine
@@zureai what’s wrong with the engine I’m thinking of buying it for $8k with 90k miles
@@nibbax7772 I was looking for some used Kia’s Hyundais and a whole lot of them always had new engines but covered but with warranty atleast… you should check out the recalls as well
"An average looking car, filled with sweet features." Wow, what a concept! Very glad to actually see someone actually embrace it in a review!
1:50: "Nothing feels cheap, except for this one piece right here..." *CLONK*
LOL! Great review Micah, as always.
Just got my Black 2017 Forte. What I can say is. It is a Handsome-looking car. Sport & Luxury combined! Loving it!
KIA has one of the best quality cars on the market,also design of this Forte is fantastic,bravo for designers,they done great job!
The music in this is AWESOME
Nothing wrong with the forte. I bought the 2014 ex with the premium pkg. and really like it. I payed 21000. Test drive one and if you don't like it there are plenty of other cars out there to choose from.
Wwaaayyyy better than a Focus
only because focus has a faulty trani. Before 2012 focuses where great cars I got 230k miles out of my 2002
@@Imakebootysclap The trans in my 2004 went out at 80k, they're junk.
The forte handles better than the Mazda. I think the Brand name thing influences peoples thinking.
+Akane Cortich Have you driven the two?
@ Kelly Blue Book. Why does no car reviewer talk about how crappy or good a stereo is and the options available? That should be part of every review imo. Music sound quality matters.
Practical Guy I agree. I just bought my Forte ‘16 a few weeks ago and my main complaint is the quality of the speakers. Yikes. For the price tag i expected better :/
Saw a Forte coupe the other day and at first thought it looked like a Lexus from the side... This car looks good to say the least
I hear you on that it looks amazing all the way around . sorta reminds me of teh Audi a little but that isn't surprising in the least!
The 2016 Kia Forte is the best car I've ever had compared to my:
- 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
- 2014 Dodge Dart
I just got a 2014 Cerato. Its very Nice. Interior and exterior. Good job for KIA
Its basically a nicer looking Hyundai Elantra, looks nicer outside and WAY NICER inside. So if you like the Hyundai Elantra and was going to get one, take a look at the Forte first, you will probably get the Forte instead (they are both from the same parent company so profits go to the same company no matter what.)
I've test driven both Hyundai and Kia.They are mechanically built the same, but the main differences between the Kia and Hyundai is the steering and interior is better on the Kia models. Kia feels more "upscale."
+Michael McHugh bought a 2002 elantra brand new. FINALLY failed after 13 years soooo..
Maybe in 2025 you will see and old 2014 elantra/forte. Think a bit.
They improve a lot in new gens, don't expect old elantras from late 90's/early 2000's to have the same degree of "we care for quality now".
The Kia I just got 3 weeks ago from a local dealer had 29k plus miles, its a 2015 and no vibrations or pulling in the steering, sooooo!
New versions are going to he drastically different. The Elantra gets a conventional automatic, and the Forte will have a CVT. I'm not really too thrilled about that, but we'll see.
(See how far they've come in 3 years? Now the Elantra and Forte are separating in similarities. They've gotten serious.)
The video you are referring to is 3 years old. KBB is giving us the up to date new information about the Google powered system which was announced by KIA in January 2013
KIA is on its way along with Hyundai as becoming leaders in the industry, soon they'll start making sports cars
Predicting the future over here.
Nice car, the taillights looks like sunglasses at night!!
In America a 2.0l engine is still pretty small. And the gas fluctuates between $3.20 to 3.80 a gallon here in Houston,Tx
Yes,...I second this question. And we're not talking about the GLI, that was always going to be good. No, I/we mean a standard midline Jetta with the inline-5.
Why do they keep saying 'including destination' after saying the price for the car?
I am about to get a Forte EX in a few months. The only gripe I have is the stereo in the Forte I understand sounds terrible! Kia should offer some kind of add-on upgrade to a basic Infinity system like on the Optima or Soul models. If the Soul can have that why can't the Forte! That drives me insane as I love to listen to music. The Jetta, Civic and some others have some nicer options for the stereo without needing to buy the top of the line car.
+bear123 I love my 2015 Forte LX. I want to upgrade to the EX, because it does have a couple more options I want, but I love everything about my LX. No steering problems like people mention. No problems at all, actually, only 10,300 miles on it so far. Handles well, good suspension, very comfortable for the 'popular' aka nicely equipped package.
Great review Micah but could u do a review On the 5 door or the new 2015 Hyundai sonata
The Jetta is a great car to drive like all VW. It's sporty enough to go trough hairpin turns with speed and comfortable enough when you just want to cruise around.
The Jetta IMO has the best blend of handling/comfort on it's class.
Great Reviews!!!
the old cerato in my place is called the forte, the new forte is called the cerato in my place
Dafuq?
Looks like it was a great deal in the US. But here in Mexico since its arrival it is has been as pricy as any other compact car with luxurious "aspirations"
Oh my god does this guy ever stop talking about steering and road feel. It's like he only talks about things that car reviewers care about and not consumers.
you forgot to mention they remove the daylight-front anti fog light and front window heat option-sport rings-touch screen monitor-GPS-digital screen for air condition-heat and cooling system for the seats
i mean wtf is wrong with car companies to see the need to remove the options from a MT cars,what if a person want a full option car but with MT not damn AT.
also how you test a 2016 model in 2013 did you travel to the future?
A generous European sedan made in Korea at an American price tag. Can't go wrong!
Yes. Saying powered by is the wrong term when being technical. They are trying to push the name Google for recognition to attract those who are big fans of google services. Since they have the new "partnership" the just want to use the name Google in their marketing as much as possible.
Finally a reviewer says what 90% of car buyer thinks.
You should comment on the sub standard, industry safety crash ratings.........the new one should address this major issue........for now the hyundai elantra is the only rational choice from this manufacturer in this segment.
Was interested up until the A-pillar molding came off, makes me wonder what else could come off over time
Honda's are even easier to pull off!
So the Volkswagen Jetta IS or ISN'T fun to drive? I've heard mixed opinions.
hatchback looks nice
What about warranty?how's that compared to the Hyundai's warranty ten year one hundred thousand mile drive train warranty?
25000 why don't I just buy accord.
60 thousand miles , exhaust manifold cracked causing the turbo to fail . 3000 $ repair , i liked it up to that point . Broke my heart . Beware !
okay why is nobody talking about how even the LX is ridiculously fast for some odd reason... or is that just mine? I need answers!!!
True. The acceleration sometimes surprises me
Looks like they still need to work on quality. 1:52 it shouldn't be falling apart so soon.
I thought MS made UVO, not Google.
The steering modes are redundant. This is an economy car to say the least.
im still not sold on the mpg they claim
Gregory Perkins
Gregory Perkins you will never get that full MPG in any cars now days but you'll get near or close to if you drive your car in the big city, unless you live in the state of Montana! If you drive like a granny then well you hit the Jackpot, son!
IRVINE, Calif., Jan 2, 2013 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker's innovative UVO eServices telematics system. The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google Maps and Google Places to acquire driving directions and locate Points of Interest (POIs) in a seamless and organic manner.
Uvo is powered by Microsoft. Not Google.
Eh. Iike this car but I think I'd rather have a civic for the resale and reliability.
LMAO, the A-pillar molding came out of place?
are you kelley?
2016 kia..released in 2013...?! I AM CONFUSIONN
Kelley Blue Book explain 🥺
Heyy what about the chevy Cruze:/
Junk
Jaja
hey its the maserati ghibli......
interpretation of his shirt?
Its chido
What?? this is K3
america say forte?
악마고기 yes, Forte. The names are different but it's basically the same car.
Aiya Gertland okay Thank you^^ k3 in the america??or k3 is all forte?
악마고기 k3, Forte or cerato, depending on the market the equipment can be different but they're the same car, but they need sometimes to change the names of the models. What you know as K5 here is called Optima, for example.
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This car maybe cheaper but I rather get a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.
Of course you would.....
TakumiBunta86 Maybe, but do they come with a 10 year,100,000 mile warranty like Kia? Nope.
Bob Kerbs maybe because the power trains are actually proven to be reliable.
Honda civic is so fucking ugly but corolla's looks 10 times better. Slap all those useless black plastic shit and you got yourself civic
This guy seems a little bitter. Driver's fatigue.
I agree. I doubt kia would ever hire him as a spokesman.
No premium audio and sunroof combo?
Not leasing it or taking the soul.
Ford fiesta audio is weak, focus too expensive, Dodge and Chevy compacts are poor build quality, elantra value edition has no premium audio, Toyotas corolla entune is weak, and low trim Bose audio all around is shit so no Mazda or the like.
Civic sedan radio is weak, but the coupe is 3 times as powerful (350 watts) on the ex and comes standard with a sunroof which is 2-4 k less than the competition for those options.
Pretty easy choice (I still want a Mazda mx-5 though...)
That one piece is very cheap lol what the heck, it's new car and it came off!
KIA's engines are DISPOSABLE? how true? just asking
Kriss The Great They come with a 10 year ,100,000 mile power train warranty. Only Hyundai, (which owns Kia), and Mitubishi, come with such a good warranty. No American maker or even Honda, Nissan orToyota offer that. They must be pretty confident that their engines are not disposable.
We need to put you in the trash disposal first
It's not really worth trying to fix them, that much is true. They are "disposable" in the sense that they are designed to be replaced as one unit when they need fixing. When you throw a rod or blow a head gasket or crack a camshaft in a Kia, a rebuild is pointless because every part is built to about the same tolerance and lifespan. It's just that one part breaking, for now, but the engine has reached the end of its useful lifespan and will need to be completely replaced within a year, so a rebuild is a waste of money. This has always been the case with Hyundais and Kias. The difference now, though, is that the useful lifespan is actually very good.
No, you can't limp along on the original engine for long after it starts breaking, but it lasts for, depending on which engine you get, 200k, 230k, or 260k miles. A new engine is around $1k, a price only undercut by Mazda and GM/Ford/Chrysler, so if your engine does have an early failure outside of the 100k mile warranty, it's no big deal. Replacing it costs as much as replacing a pair of headlights on a Honda Accord. Price a Toyota Yaris or Honda Fit of equivalent mileage on the used market that doesn't have nearly as much trunk space or even half of the Kia's features, and even considering that the Yaris or Fit will last 250k-300k miles, you're still saving thousands.
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I drive an 8.3 litre corvette Just kidding :) more like a 1.2 liter Toyota.
what kind of name is kia forte, psss might as well call it kia fartay...lol jk
2016 Kia Forte Ex. Poor man's Model 3.
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Kias Suck
that interior is god awful look like its from the 90s
I have seen many interiors of different cars as I have to rent quite frequently and I was given a 2016 Forte LX plus in Aurora black one time last year and I will say I loved more than any other car I have driven. Ironically I just bought a 2016 Kia Forte plus in Aurora Black , thinking about it now I may have bought that rental!
I'd buy a Toyota before buying a Kia...they are junk just like their cousin Hyundai
+Country Girl You do realize that you're thinking about their previous reputation as opposed to what it is now right? While Toyota is ranked #2 (behind their lux brand Lexus) Kia places 6th overall on consumer reports rankings. www.consumerreports.org/cars/how-car-brands-compare-for-reliability/
And again, that's overall. They are still redesigning some of their older models to meet the high standards of their new Auto designer Peter Schreyer, previously at Audi.
Lastly, as someone who owned a Corolla, paid 17,000 for a car with modest features, and who's fuel pump went out at 4 years, 1 year after the 3 year warranty expired paying out $1,000 in repair, I will take KIA and their 10 year warranty. I paid less then a RAV4 with similar features by $6,000 and won't have to worry about any shortcomings coming out of my pocket for 7 years over a Toyota.
You're entitled to your decision, but its costly to pick one brand over another for an outdated reputation.
I highly disagree my wife has a 2010 kia forte has 54,000 miles on it. same original tires
I think when you get above 50,000 miles you are doing good.
kia now is the #1 car in reliability, beating the porche and japanese car. see the 2016 jdpowers report.
I owned Camry 2001 for 5 yrs, then bought Forte, new car is better! The only thing I miss from Camry is 3L engine as appose to 2L, how ever it consumed 35% more fuel even in smoothest ridding more (old engine). Acceleration-wise they make 0-60 9,0 apposed to 9,3 secs, very little difference!
Hyundai and KIA both have gotten better over time. I had a '97 Sephia and I took it to 110,000 miles before I traded it in. I had a few problems, but they were corrected. I had one cosmetic problem: the dashboard padding cooked under intense heat and came loose. Kias are much better built now than the ones made 15 to 20 years ago. Remember, KIA started slowly, selling cars in the West Coast before going nationwide in 1997. The old jokes ("KIA = Killed In Action) still persist, but we have gotten used to it.