Kia has been around since 1944, and nearly a century of uncompromising manufacturing has proven them to be a reliable automaker. Carmax ranks them in the top three most reliable brands for 2022. Among their most popular models is the Kia Forte, whose top-tier trim—the GT Manual—sports a 201 hp turbocharged engine and a six-speed […]
Category: Forte
Tech Talk: The 2023 Kia Forte
Compact cars offer plenty of advantages, from being nimble on roads with twists and turns to fitting into snug parking spaces on busy streets and offering excellent fuel economy thanks to their lighter weight. Drivers of these small yet mighty vehicles know that the phrase “bigger is better” isn’t always accurate. And just because a […]
Officially a Teenager: Looking Back on 13 Years of the Kia Forte
In a world in which sedans are becoming increasingly rare, it’s somewhat comforting to know that compact cars like the Kia Forte are still in production and thriving. Today’s Forte comes well-equipped with a zippy engine, excellent fuel economy, and plenty of comfort and safety features to help drivers enjoy time spent behind the wheel. […]
Performance and Efficiency? The 2023 Kia Forte
We sometimes polarize sedans and sports cars. It can be helpful to have distinctions and classifications, but we often let sedans wallow in the category of mere “commuter” vehicles while sports cars get all of the attention and have all of the fun. Of course, the line between sedans and sports cars is not always […]
2021 Kia Forte
The moment we’ve been waiting for is here! Kia is finally rolling out the new 2021 Kia Forte with a campaign emphasizing the Forte’s dominance over the road with improved fuel economy and powerful engine upgrades. The 2021 Kia Forte is a pleasant ride with all of the essentials you’ve come to expect from Kia, […]
Kia Forte: A Lot of Value for Less Money
The Kia Forte is a savvy sedan for anyone looking to get a lot of car for less money. Besides the generous features included in this four-door sedan, you also gain high marks for fuel-efficiency. There is a lot to be excited about with the new 2020 Kia Forte, and each trim has features that […]
The 2019 Kia Forte Versus the Upcoming 2020 Release
There are a lot of things we should expect out of a great sedan. Fuel efficiency, a comfortable interior, plenty of safety and infotainment tech, the list goes on. There are many great sedans out there, gaining widespread appeal even as larger vehicles stand to compete as far more popular options. As family-oriented lineups become […]
Can the 2019 Kia Forte Change Our Mind?
It’s been just over a decade since we got our first look at the first-gen KIA Forte, an offshoot of the very same Hyundai Elantra that had pretty much failed to captivate our hearts. Fueled by our general lack of enthusiasm for the brand as a whole, it was unlikely that the Forte (in any […]
3 Reasons to LOVE the Kia Forte Lineup
For those shopping in the compact car segment, the choices can be overwhelming. With over a dozen choices to consider while looking to purchase a new or used compact, it is easy to miss some incredible vehicles. The Kia Forte is one of the vehicles in the Kia lineup and compact car segment that is […]