Kia Forte Midsize | Compact

Kia Forte Midsize | Compact 

DESCRIPTION

The Forte is Kia’s new compact sedan with a sporty new design that incorporates Kia’s new design direction, including a trapezoidal mesh grille, swept-back headlights and a prominent beltline that rises from front to rear. Slightly larger than the Spectra it replaces, the Forte places a greater emphasis on styling with a blend of comfort and convenience that delivers the value expected from Kia. Engine Type:

The LX trim is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 156-horsepower engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. The SX trim is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway.

USER REVIEWS

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[Dec 10, 2009]
Fish in the Cascades
Model Reviewed: SX

Strength:

The room,features, and power in the 2.4 are excellent. The price was thousands less the compro cars (Nissan, Honda, Mazda) I traded a Mazda 3 4d hatch and the Forte is Quietier at Hway speeds. Great gas mileage and comfortable for several hours at a time.

Weakness:

The clutch (6 speed) is very high at point of engagement, but getting used to it, and the throttle tip in is excessive also getting used to it. and the scratching of the interior plastic may make it look used before its time.

So far so good, I was a little nervous at first, new model year and all, but really beginning to drive it "normally" it seems to like to take corners and feedback is subtle but there. The metal pedles give confidence when braking hard and discs all around hold with no fade. Fingers crossed this may be one of the top cars I have owned.

Similar Products Used:

Mazda 3

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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