Monday, January 26, 2015

Kia Forte Review


Automotive journalists say the 2015 Kia Forte is a good value that offers comfortable seating, a roomy cabin and trunk as well as an abundance of tech features.

The 2015 Kia Forte sedan comes standard with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that reviewers say provides enough power for city driving. The Forte Koup and Forte5 hatchback models come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and are available with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which some critics say is one of the strongest in the class. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model, and a six-speed automatic is available. The 2015 Forte earns up to an EPA-estimated 26/39 mpg city/highway with the base engine and automatic transmission, which is good for the class. Auto journalists are divided over the Forte’s performance. Some think it has decent power, while others say the steering feels numb and the handling is not nearly as sporty as in some rivals.

Reviewers think the 2015 Kia Forte has a top-notch interior that’s well-designed with quality materials. They add that it has a wide array of high-tech features for an affordable small car, including an intuitive infotainment system. They say the sedan’s seats are comfortable, especially in the back, and that legroom is plentiful throughout the cabin. Critics also say the Forte has a large cargo area for the class. Standard features include satellite radio, USB and auxiliary inputs, Bluetooth and a four-speaker stereo. Optional features include navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker stereo, a rearview camera, HD Radio, heated front and rear seats and Kia’s UVO infotainment system.

Reviews

    "With strong fuel economy, interior space, value, and an impressive list of available features that is almost unheard of in this segment, the Kia is a strong contender in its class. While we'd prefer the Kia to drive a little more enthusiastically, that's simply not a priority for most prospective owners." -- Motor Trend

    "To better compete in the small car segment, Kia redesigned the Forte last year. We were pretty impressed with the result, and it earned an ‘A’ rating from our staff as a result. And the 2015 Forte keeps that ball rolling. Pick the Forte and you get a fair price, peppy acceleration, generous standard features and a comfortable cabin with high-quality materials." – Edmunds

    “Put together, the Forte lineup is a strong competitor against established names like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. One thing's certain: The Forte makes picking a good compact car that much harder." -- Kelley Blue Book

    "Since arriving on U.S. shores back in 1991, Kia has rapidly evolved from a purveyor of bargain-basement econoboxes into a stylish and fully modern brand that can compete with the best the mainstream market has to offer. Perhaps no model is as emblematic of Kia's progress as the latest Forte, a compact sedan that combines the value for which the automaker has become known with an attention-grabbing exterior design and a high-quality cabin." -- Left Lane News



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