I'm so glad someone actually drove the car. So sick of people "reviewing" cars by sitting on the lot talking about the damn headlights and heater vents.
People that don’t own a Kia will continue to belittle and make fun of them, but they have no idea what they’re missing out on. I’ve owned the 7 speed DCT 21 Forte GT in snow white pearl for about 6 months now, and it’s still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I could go on and on about the things I enjoy, some of which include the lovely exhaust drone, the comfortable bolstered seats, the sporty rims, the modern interior, the looks, etc. it’s just a phenomenal all around car and I get so many looks from other people on the road. I have my car also tinted in full 3M ceramic tint so there’s a high contrast between sparkly brilliant white and deep gloss black ceramic tint. It’s a very premium feeling car. My one complaint is the road noise but that could be due to having such new tires. I leased this car but still only have driven about 7k miles so far. For anyone driving a boring Honda, Toyota, or Nissan, yes, it’s MUCH faster than the lower trim options on any of those cars. I’m too lazy to want to drive stick so don’t start talking about the Civic Type R or Toyota 86; not interested and I couldn’t be happier with this little beast. Zero mods but in sport mode this thing really comes alive and sounds great. If you’re tired of being conned by Honda and Toyota and desire a more thrilling daily drive, this won’t disappoint and it also won’t break your wallet. I think will all fees added the end price was like $23,500 because I didn’t opt for premium speakers. 9/10 from me just wish it was a little quieter on the road and wish it handled a little better in corners. I previously owned a focus SE, which had superior handling but was handicapped by a horrible automated dual clutch transmission. after I buy out my lease, I plan on keeping this car. I love every second of owning one so far and getting it serviced with my local Kia dealership has been a breeze.
i 100% agree with what you're saying but i feel the same with my 2022 kia stinger gt-line. this car is extremely quick, i get so many compliments and looks on the road and it cost around high 30s. let me be the first to tell you that kia is outdoing everyone else.
Nice write up….could you elaborate on the ‘wished it handled a little better in corners’? Does it corner fairly flat? Do you think better tires would make the difference? I know it’s fwd with no LSD and understeer will always be lurking….around every corner(ha!) thanks
@Special K congrats man I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I have so far. I hardly ever get on it but when a car in front of me is going too slow and there’s space I press sport and zip right by em. Love this badass little machine as you said. Well said my friend!
I read Car & Driver's review of this car. They said at it's limit it's not as good as the Civic Si, or the Jetta GLI. Attending the ST academy after buying my 2019 Fiesta ST I realized I don't drive any car anywhere near it's limit. I sold my Fiesta after realizing I was taking way too many chances when driving it. I was looking for a new fun car that wasn't too much money. The Civic SI is now $30,000 plus. The Jetta GLI is at least $32,000. My 2024 Kia Forte GT was $25,410. It is a lot of fun, and I don't need to drive it at it's limit to have fun.
I was in a severe accident in a 2010 Forte. SUV T-boned us going 40 mph. Completely totaled the car. All the windows blew out. The side was smashed in so bad that the wheel ended up bent up under the car and the door was pushed up against my leg. All my airbags deployed. I walked out with a sore shoulder for a couple days. For my first new car, I bought a 2022 Forte. And I plan on it being my child’s first car. I trust kia with my life, they’ve already saved it once.
My wife deserves a new car. She wants a compact that's safe, reliable, and easy to drive. I've researched all the compacts and being a Corvette and Camaro owner, I've concluded the KIA Forte GT is the compact car for me..... I mean her. I showed her several competing vehicles and she likes the exterior and interiior looks of the Forte GT the best. We have a winner!
Same boat here. I have 2020 Wrx Sti. She won’t drive stick so I can’t get her civic si. I drove this yesterday (first time) and I’m sold. I will buy it this week for me … I mean her 😂
@@jimsmith8797 civic si costs a lot more and has worse safety tech, infotainment system, and no ventilated seats, no rear a/c vents, charging ports, etc.
If you really love her buy her a BMW. A kia forte is a prettier honda civic with less reliability in the long run. It is the same engine as the Hyundai Veloster. Not very reliable. A honda will run for 300,000+ and a BMW will too but the parts will cost more. I should know i used to work for kia and i have owned 3 of them before switching to Honda then to BMW and i now work at Honda.
@@Chris-h9l5xI’ll be honest with u those new Hondas aren’t as good as they use to be trust me I worked for Honda and I can attest to u they aren’t as reliable as they use to be
Honestly, Kia/Hyundai/Genesis have stepped up their game more than any other manufacturer in the last 5 years- period. Well done South Korea, well done
My daughter just got hers delivered and I must say, I am impressed. Looks like KIA is stepping up their game. Plenty of space, comfortable, and it’s got some pep in sports mode.
Your video on this car actually convinced my fiancée on this car. We were considering other options, but the sound sold it. We found one in the trim we wanted within 2 weeks, and we absolutely love this car.
I came from Acura and Infiniti ownership for 3 decades to buy a 2020 Kia Optima SX. I couldn't be more happier with the car and impressed. Last car was a 2016 Q50 Red Sport. Wanted to get out of the 50k car range and found real value with this KIA. In fact I have features like Panoramic Roof, Ventilated Seats, and motorized directional headlamps that I didnt even have in my Infiniti. I have had not one issue with the car to take back to the dealer...Just Oil Changes and Im going on 4 years old. Cant say that for Infiniti as I was going to have to get the drivers side window motor replaced before I got rid of it. It was rolling up like a toy with a weak battery. My daughter has a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 75k miles and we haven't even done work on the brakes yet. Just tires, oil changes, new Battery and wipers. You couldn't ask for more reliability in my experience.
@@dannydeso I noticed there are some moments when it sits in high revs for seemingly no reason. But it's simple to fix with the paddles. Example: turning onto a new road and then gunning it... If you let up near the top end it doesn't naturally move to the next gear as you'd expect.
I still have my 2021 Forte GT Limited and I absolutely adore it. It's affordable, has a little sporty side, but is also tame enough to be a great daily commuter. I had one minor issue where my engine was misfiring at around 8,000km but that got sorted in an hour by the dealer at no cost and it's been great ever since
I worked at assembly factory in Pesquería Nuevo León, these cars are really made it with a high quality. These cars are checked in a race track (7km) different tests to assure the right quality.
I had the last generation Kia Forte (2016), very reliable and nice to drive on a daily basis. This car got surprisingly good road manners, very comfortable inside and easy to maintain. Only thing, when i got into the back roads for dynamic driving, the rear beam suspension was not good, making the rear end upset and quite disconnected with the front, i sold it to buy my current Mazdaspeed 3. With this new multi link rear suspension, i think i might give the Forte GT a try soon. Thank you very much for this review.
@@dgoffredo0 I bought one with a 6 speed manual last year with 83k on it. Now it's at 105 still running strong. It's no race car, but it's pretty quick wen I want it to be
The reason it sounds better in Sport mode is because there is a mic in the engine bay and when in Sport it pumps sound into the cabin. It's not fake sound, just amplified from the engine. I have the '21 Forte GT and absolutely love it! It is a freakin' blast to drive!
Just drove one yesterday. Very impressed. My wife won’t drive stick so civic si out of question for her car. I see this as a very competent replacement.
I have a 21 GT Manual - its so much fun to drive and it sounds amazing under power. Such a great balance of fun and practicality. Its the perfect daily driver.
dude i’m in the market for a new car and actually just bought this exact one yesterday! i’ve watched countless videos and you are by FAR without a doubt the best on youtube!! keep it up i love it
I just bought a 2023GT with the GT2 package today! Your video was a huge help! Mine is in gravity gray. I drove it home which took an hour. It was a fun drive and the tech is great.
I agree. Sadly could only get the LXS around here but you get so many things for such a low price. And even though its not the GT, it still runs pretty fast imo and its a blast to drive!
A month ago, I got the 2024 7-speed DCT Forte GT in Sporty Blue and been happy every day since. All the positive comments on this video aline with what I would have to say about this car.
What a great offering from Kia. Checks a lot of my boxes and seems to have more amenities than similar competitors in the class. While other brands are taking away things the Forte has so much to offer
As someone in the market for a civic SI , my local Honda dealer was very rude so I took a test drive in this and fell in love, a lot more niceties and the dct would be nice for a commuter.
@@Jszul2318 sorry to hear your Honda dealer was rude. I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s considering this over an SI. Idk something about it really intrigued me. I think it’s also because they’re still making it a compact sedan whereas so many others make compact sedans huge. How was your test drive did you enjoy the steering and suspension? Heard much about reliability and maintenance costs?
@@KenoNoir hey I loved the test drive, not sure if it will handle quite as good as SI but it felt light on its feet and plenty quick, loved the dual clutch as well and the gt2 package, a lot of niceties
Yet they got rid of the auto dimming rear view mirror w/HomeLink, and there’s no Highway Driving Assist or Rear automatic braking like it’s sister vehicle the Elantra. So, Kia is definitely taking away some features and forcing you to go up the trim ladder of vehicles to get them unfortunately.
@@Jszul2318 the forte does not handle as well no doubt! BUT, it provides way more value, and civic si's are marked up everywhere and more expensive, this car has way better tech and features, ventilated seats, big display, highway drive assist, better exhaust sound? c'monnn
i picked up one today i fell in love with it the moment i walked into the dealership it just came off the truck today i got lucky it was meant to be, ive only gotten to drive it for an hour but it reminds me of my 2010 gti so much fun to drive
I have a 2021 kia forte gt. i love my kia. i did a muffler delete and an intake and it sounds amazing. i can get up to 44 MPG on the highway on long road trips. its a great car.
Got this exact car (Forte GT GT2 Gravity Grey) brand new last year and have been loving it over the past year ive had it! If anyone has questions and is thinking about this car I'd be happy to help!
Love my 22 Forte GT. Look I've been a BMW, Range Rover fan my whole life besides a few civics here and there this car its alot of fun and fairly fast for a stock car. I bought mine brand new giving them a chance and I don't regret it at all. I have nothing negative to say about the GT Fortes
Had a 2018 Elantra GT Sport. Same engine and transmission as what you are reviewing. Just a hatchback. Picked it over a GTI as it was about 9k less than a comparably equipped GTI. Sold it in 21 as work provided a car and the market was red hot. Now I have purchased a 24 M2 and love it( yes the big Lego BMW lol) I miss that Elantra 1.6 turbo and dct from time to time(has more features than the M2). My wife is about to be in the market for a vehicle and she said she picks the 18 Elantra GT sport over the M2 any day...An for about 1/3 the price its closer to 2/3 or 3/4 the car. Hope to get this platform back in the mix again. BTW, your reviews are outstanding & half the reason I put an order in for the m2 a while back. Keep the great content goin.
I got my 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line a few months ago after ordering it, and I am absolutely in love with it. I paid about $22k for it, but the interior quality is that of BMW or others like that. I have a cloth/leather seat combo with white piping to match the exterior snow white pearl paint color I chose. Its a solid car with a spunky engine and it really gives when you switch it into sport more. I absolutely recommend this car to anyone who wants a fuel efficient but fun little car thats 100% worth the money.
Pretty much the combination I'm considering. Great review, too. Nice to hear the sounds in the cabin and audio system without getting repetitions of vehicle stats. And it sounds wonderful in sport mode too.
Loved your review on this car. Exactly what I wanted. Mainly focused on engine performance, transmission and audio system. Not so much boring LEG ROOM HEAD ROOM boring thing...
Just got a GT Manual last month. Comes with those Michelin summers you mentioned by default. Been loving every mile (except for those few snow storms we had here in Michigan lol)
Nice to see someone from Michigan actually driving these in manuals. I’m from Michigan too. How does it ride on our crappy Michigan roads ? Also did you have to pay a mark up and can you tell me which dealership you worked with to get yours.
Looks really good. Packaging looks nice and it even has rear seat air vents which is something the Civic, Elantra and even GLI don’t have (though the GTI does, go figure).
@@Ryan.Kooper if you spend twice as much for them than you have been ripped off. Vented seats dont even come on basic lexus , bmw and audi models...so if you're hating on kia you have your opinion stuck on ones from 15 yrs ago
Same for me, 2020 dct with around 8,000 miles on it. Only complaints, maybe the paint is super fragile. And it can be loud on the highway. No problems with transmission overheating. If I'm in bad traffic, I can pop it into manual and help the shifts
I had the pre refresh GT with a DCT and loved it. Suspension was jarring at times and occasionally the DCT overheated in stop and go traffic but no other complaints. Traded it for a MK7 GLI for more comfort and a 6 speed manual.
@@evaristocorripio5434 The 2.0 is a solid platform. Peak torque comes in early and really throws you back in your seat for some effortless power. I personally think VW underestimates the HP/TQ figures a bit. The gearing is long on the manual variant but is a good trade off as I can get 40mpg on a highway trip. Compared to the Forte GT, the GLI is faster and delivers power better with its LSD.
Pretty compelling package overall! Strong feature set for the price point and seems pretty fun to drive and easy to live with! Doesn’t sound half bad for a 1.6T either, tho I would definitely shut off the fake noise.
I love the artificial sound in sport. As he said, it almost sound like it has an intake just like a good NA v6 or v8. Plus the exhaust sound is the best in its class segment.
Now you have me wondering if there is a way to shut it off. It was cool for the first few times but I’d rather here my music and not blow my speakers competing with it.
@@Msasha2727 I bought the 22 manual. The sound does not get louder. It’s the same all the time so the Harmon Kardon sound system doesn’t compete with it. If you turn the system up to 45/50 you don’t hear the car/noise anymore.
Im thinking I might end up with one of these to daily for a while until Stinger prices go down to a point where I would trade the Forte in for the Stinger
The acceleration looks surprisingly great for an i4. I've got a super old 2000 Honda Accord and the acceleration is terrible! I mean like 0-60 in like 20 seconds (I'm exaggerating but that's what it feels like). I'd just like a car that had a little more too it
I still have my 2013 sx since I bought it brand new and to this day I have had to do nothing to it. Changed the brake pads and rotors which is typical given the year. Great company and well made for the price.
I have a 2012 Kia forte with 123,000 miles on it that I bought new and has only needed tires and brakes. I’ve got my oil changed religiously it has been a great running car. My wife just bought a 2023 Kia Forte GT 2 and she loves it.
great review!!! Trying to get one but there are only 8 available in a 100 mile radius in the NJ/NY/Philly area!!!! …and they are all price gouging an additional $4000 to $7000 for “market adjustments” due to the supply and demand situation! It is crazy what these dealers are doing.
@@roboticvenom1935 got the Forte at dealer cost as I work for Kia and was on 7% interest rate. I got a 2.9% rate so it was only $20 a month more to drive a car with zero miles over my Veloster that was coming up on 60k
@@buildmorefarms1007 actually sold it to get a 2024 6MT but it was a good two years. The newer ones come with the new upgraded clutch pack. Just this is the last year Kia was offering a 6MT and managed to get a new one for about $24k
I liked this video alot and I just got my 22 GT a week and a half ago that I was very luck to get, was in the lot 2 days when I saw it so I jumped on and traded my 19 forte and moved up to the GT and I'm loving it alot more. Thanks for the video
Thank you for this review. Currently watching multiple videos on this car. It's optioned so well. I don't understand why more people haven't flocked to this car. I will be selling my 2007 Honda Accord V6 coupe with 315,000 miles and jump into this. The Accord is about to get its 2nd timing belt and water pump. Will most likely lease the Kia. Just tired of dropping so much on repairs. It works for some but not me. So again thank you for the review!
If you want to save on repairs stay away from a kia forte. The forte has the same engine as the 2014-2016 Hyundai Veloster but with a few new technologies. Not very reliable. Will last maybe 180,000 miles. A honda civic or accord 1.5T will run for 300,000+ miles and cost less in the long run. And there is more support for performance parts. Trust me, i owned 3 Kias before realizing what i just told you. Now i drive BMW.
I greatly appreciate this take on the Forte GT compared to nearly every other review out there. I've read a lot of reviews talking about how great the car is. But solely due to using a GT badge, they dog on it for not being a souped up hellcat or something. They don't give it any other negative comments other than using a GT badge and not being up to their standard of performance. Then give it a score less than a similarly priced car with lesser performance and less features.
Many people say that the DCT is rough at low speeds but I dont think it is. It has some character and you need a bit of getting used to, however this makes it fun to drive!
I got a 2020 LXS (I wanted a GT but none were available without waiting and I needed a car immediately) and it’s a great car. It’s comfortable, has all the features I wanted, and it looks great. For the money, the Forte is a very good buy. The IVT is an okay transmission. Nothing bad, nothing great about it. It does do a good job with fake shifts though.
damn! should've waited for a GT-line or GT at least, big upgrade over the LXS(both, and GT-line is similar price). But yeah the value for money is top notch, I PRAY kia does not disconinute this car, we need a new update!
I just got my 2021 forte gt2, I absolutely love it. She sounds good, very good gas mileage, couldn’t ask for a better ride these days tbh..and for the price point. Can’t complain, amazing video on the 22-23💯
I bought the 2021 Kia Forte GT1 back in October of 2020. At the time I believe there were 3 models, the GT, GT1, and GT2. Needed to buy my then, 18 year old daughter, a car. We looked at all kinds of cars from Civic, Corolla, Jeep Renegade, Mazda 3, Chevy Trax, Elantra, Nissan Sentra, etc. She had her heart set on the new redesigned Mazda 3 which is a really nice car, but oh hell no, daddy not spending $30k on your first car. Who knew the Mazda 3 is $30k? Then one day we test drove the Kia Forte and she did not like it. The base model is pretty ugly I have to agree. Another Kia dealer had called saying they had a Kia Forte GT which has a complete different drive to it etc etc. so we went and test drove it and my daughter absolutely loved it. Very different than the base model. They were not coming down on price. It was a small dealer. So I located one of the more larger dealers in my area that was about an hour away that had quite a few of the GT Models on their lot. Called them up and it was the most easiest car buying experience ever. Made them an offer over the phone. A little back and forth and they accepted. Drove that weekend to the dealer, bought the car, took it to my sisters house and parked it in her garage for a while, and then surprised my daughter with it for her 18th birthday. Having had the car for 1.5 years now, I can say it is a fun drive, has a great exhaust note, and runs great. My daughter loves it. And for those of you wondering, the car had a MSRP of $25k and I got the car for $20k out the door.
Just bought one and LOVE it but mine is the 6 speed manual (You have to test the manual!!!) it's sooooo fun to drive, feels like it's on rails, and even the ride is nice for it's handling
It's cool seeing reviews on the car, especially driving videos like this. I got my 2022 GT Manual in January and I absolutely love it. I appreciate that all the bells and whistles of the GT2 package come standard with the Manual (under $26K). I couldn't be happier with it.
@@Xyz_Litty nice man. Lol I’m still running stock but I’ll get there. I did delete the GT bade and Forte badge off the back. I think I’m going to black out the car. I’ll keep the stock red accents but tint the windows, black wheels for the summer tires, I’ll wrap the stock wheels with winter ones. I’m going to black out the Kia badges, gt badge in the front, the silver eye liner looking pieces and the silver on the air curtains. Then I’ll have all my bolt ons by the summer.
Honestly, for those who need a daily driver, want some performance, but want to spend as little as possible on a new car.... As good as the GT2 package is, it adds literally nothing to the car in terms of performance. Skip it, and you're looking at a Forte GT that starts under $25K. That is a sweet value.
As a proud owner since March 2020 of a 2018 Galactic grey Elantra Sport DCT, I am very happy that Kia took this platform and gave it the interior and exterior it deserves. The chassis tune is a spot on balance of nearly no body roll and great damping. The 1.6 is so unbelievably choked that just running an intake and a D.P. with no tune has uncorked boost like crazy. Changing a couple more soft pieces of intake plumbing may be all I need to improve the power is so good now. I Suggest everyone check out this Forte with either trans, for the cash these cars are extremely worthwhile dual personality gems.
I traded my VW for an 18' Elantra sport a few months ago. It's seriously impressive how much car you get for the price. And yeah, from what I've noticed it makes a lot of power with just bolt ons/ecu tune. I considered a 18' Golf R for a sport DD, but for almsot double the cost I couldn't justify it at all. Even a GTI was $10-15k more than what I paid.
I have the exact same car but mine is in snow white pearl. It has a lot of cool features like changing the color of the interior gt logo on the dash and the ambient lighting. The dealership can install under dash lighting that changes colors to what ever you want. The sound system is pretty good with the gt2 package. The only thing I don't like about the car so far is the apple and android car play is not wireless.
although this competes with the new Civic Si, the Si interior will never be beat. Honda really outdid themselves, very simple design, easy to use, stylish, pretty much everything the driver could need close by.
agreed, but i wish honda had just gone ahead and given the us market most of the features the canadian market gets - there's a lot of competition in the segment that offer an AT too, but i understand that honda wasn't willing to reduce their margins on the si in the us. hopefully they'll add in a lot of those features over the next year or two...
@@unvaccinatedmgtowfitnesshonda is not overrated😂 they are top 5 for a reason. And reliability is a good thing unless you are weird and like things that break constantly like a Kia. Its not like i worked at kia or anything and didnt have to deal with it. I must be crazy.
people who never owned kia, hyundai. And say its bad car. ( no, old hyundai getz, or kia ceed with 350 000km not allowed ) One of my fav brands atm.... even i have a35 amg, and W211 for daily. I still use my mom i30N and dad 3.3 yellow stinger mostly!
Fantastic review. While i visually prefer the pre-facelift look, these 2022 pack a lot of tech and creature comforts that I am looking for. I'm starting to get the itch to trade in my aging 2013 Dart and this pretty much ticks all the boxes for me in a compact sedan upgrade. Radar cruise, lane keep assist, dual zone auto climate, great sound system, blind spot monitoring, the tried and true 1.6T and 7DCT. The only thing it appears to be missing is heated wheel. Canada models have it so I may hold out and see if we get it in a follow-up year.
I would love to buy one of these and just beat on it (stock) for 10 years and get everything that broke - replaced under warranty and then dump it in 10 years - I think that would be so much fun
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I'm so glad someone actually drove the car. So sick of people "reviewing" cars by sitting on the lot talking about the damn headlights and heater vents.
really? most reviewers I watch do both.
Still a boring drive in a cookie cutter human ranch (suburb).
@@aluisious That's relevant considering 99% of people who buy these will probably never take it to the track.
How long do you think the transmission would last because this is different from cvt right
People that don’t own a Kia will continue to belittle and make fun of them, but they have no idea what they’re missing out on. I’ve owned the 7 speed DCT 21 Forte GT in snow white pearl for about 6 months now, and it’s still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I could go on and on about the things I enjoy, some of which include the lovely exhaust drone, the comfortable bolstered seats, the sporty rims, the modern interior, the looks, etc. it’s just a phenomenal all around car and I get so many looks from other people on the road. I have my car also tinted in full 3M ceramic tint so there’s a high contrast between sparkly brilliant white and deep gloss black ceramic tint. It’s a very premium feeling car. My one complaint is the road noise but that could be due to having such new tires. I leased this car but still only have driven about 7k miles so far. For anyone driving a boring Honda, Toyota, or Nissan, yes, it’s MUCH faster than the lower trim options on any of those cars. I’m too lazy to want to drive stick so don’t start talking about the Civic Type R or Toyota 86; not interested and I couldn’t be happier with this little beast. Zero mods but in sport mode this thing really comes alive and sounds great. If you’re tired of being conned by Honda and Toyota and desire a more thrilling daily drive, this won’t disappoint and it also won’t break your wallet. I think will all fees added the end price was like $23,500 because I didn’t opt for premium speakers. 9/10 from me just wish it was a little quieter on the road and wish it handled a little better in corners. I previously owned a focus SE, which had superior handling but was handicapped by a horrible automated dual clutch transmission. after I buy out my lease, I plan on keeping this car. I love every second of owning one so far and getting it serviced with my local Kia dealership has been a breeze.
i 100% agree with what you're saying but i feel the same with my 2022 kia stinger gt-line. this car is extremely quick, i get so many compliments and looks on the road and it cost around high 30s. let me be the first to tell you that kia is outdoing everyone else.
@@okn8t LOVE the stinger as well. beautiful car and one day i might get a GT2 RWD Stinger. Glad you're happy with your purchase!
Nice write up….could you elaborate on the ‘wished it handled a little better in corners’? Does it corner fairly flat? Do you think better tires would make the difference? I know it’s fwd with no LSD and understeer will always be lurking….around every corner(ha!) thanks
@Special K congrats man I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I have so far. I hardly ever get on it but when a car in front of me is going too slow and there’s space I press sport and zip right by em. Love this badass little machine as you said. Well said my friend!
@Special K bro I'm debating in getting forte gt with the premium package or go with the k5 gt trim ? What you recommend? Live in Miami
I read Car & Driver's review of this car. They said at it's limit it's not as good as the Civic Si, or the Jetta GLI.
Attending the ST academy after buying my 2019 Fiesta ST I realized I don't drive any car anywhere near it's limit.
I sold my Fiesta after realizing I was taking way too many chances when driving it.
I was looking for a new fun car that wasn't too much money. The Civic SI is now $30,000 plus. The Jetta GLI is at least $32,000. My 2024 Kia Forte GT was $25,410. It is a lot of fun, and I don't need to drive it at it's limit to have fun.
Any problems yet?
I have a 2014 and I drive the hell out of it. Clean and reliable. 164,000 going strong.
Ive got the 2016 sx with only 45k on it. Love it.
My girlfriend has a 2010 227k does great
I had a 14 too and got it at 80 k and I sold it at 127k and honestly I know that car would have lasted a lot longer too kind of miss it
I was in a severe accident in a 2010 Forte. SUV T-boned us going 40 mph. Completely totaled the car. All the windows blew out. The side was smashed in so bad that the wheel ended up bent up under the car and the door was pushed up against my leg. All my airbags deployed.
I walked out with a sore shoulder for a couple days.
For my first new car, I bought a 2022 Forte. And I plan on it being my child’s first car. I trust kia with my life, they’ve already saved it once.
My wife deserves a new car. She wants a compact that's safe, reliable, and easy to drive. I've researched all the compacts and being a Corvette and Camaro owner, I've concluded the KIA Forte GT is the compact car for me..... I mean her. I showed her several competing vehicles and she likes the exterior and interiior looks of the Forte GT the best. We have a winner!
Same boat here. I have 2020 Wrx Sti. She won’t drive stick so I can’t get her civic si. I drove this yesterday (first time) and I’m sold. I will buy it this week for me … I mean her 😂
@@jimsmith8797 civic si costs a lot more and has worse safety tech, infotainment system, and no ventilated seats, no rear a/c vents, charging ports, etc.
If you really love her buy her a BMW.
A kia forte is a prettier honda civic with less reliability in the long run.
It is the same engine as the Hyundai Veloster. Not very reliable.
A honda will run for 300,000+ and a BMW will too but the parts will cost more. I should know i used to work for kia and i have owned 3 of them before switching to Honda then to BMW and i now work at Honda.
How has the Kia been? Any problems yet>
@@Chris-h9l5xI’ll be honest with u those new Hondas aren’t as good as they use to be trust me I worked for Honda and I can attest to u they aren’t as reliable as they use to be
Honestly, Kia/Hyundai/Genesis have stepped up their game more than any other manufacturer in the last 5 years- period. Well done South Korea, well done
My daughter just got hers delivered and I must say, I am impressed. Looks like KIA is stepping up their game. Plenty of space, comfortable, and it’s got some pep in sports mode.
This is Best detailed and Driving video of Kia Forte 2022 GT i have ever seen, The sound of the exhaust is Amazing!!
I bought this car about 2 weeks ago with the GT2 package and i love it! The features for the money can’t be beat.
How long did it take to get one? Did you custom order at a dealer? What was out the door pricing on it?
Dealership asked me 32k for one 😭
@@godsweetsac9621 that sounds about right out the door lol
yea they are marking these up bad and not budging I was told 29,310 in Steel Gray and with the GT2 package you guys?
@@ryangallo4414 MSRP is $26,715 so after government taxes, tag, and dealer fee, that sounds about right. That’s not marked up at all.
I just bought a 2022 Kia Forte GT2 and it's like having an engine on the front of the skateboard.
LOVE IT
Your video on this car actually convinced my fiancée on this car. We were considering other options, but the sound sold it. We found one in the trim we wanted within 2 weeks, and we absolutely love this car.
hows it still doing
@@japanquakeytp The car is great, I'd say one of the best values on the road right now. Though I just wish we had the dimming rear view mirror option.
Awesome cars!
I came from Acura and Infiniti ownership for 3 decades to buy a 2020 Kia Optima SX. I couldn't be more happier with the car and impressed. Last car was a 2016 Q50 Red Sport. Wanted to get out of the 50k car range and found real value with this KIA. In fact I have features like Panoramic Roof, Ventilated Seats, and motorized directional headlamps that I didnt even have in my Infiniti. I have had not one issue with the car to take back to the dealer...Just Oil Changes and Im going on 4 years old. Cant say that for Infiniti as I was going to have to get the drivers side window motor replaced before I got rid of it. It was rolling up like a toy with a weak battery. My daughter has a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 75k miles and we haven't even done work on the brakes yet. Just tires, oil changes, new Battery and wipers. You couldn't ask for more reliability in my experience.
I have a GT Limited (7-DCT) in Canada and it's absolutely amazing what Kia crammed into this thing.
Gt limited in Québec here hehe.
The dct is not the best in winter but the car is amazing and i think is the best for the price
@@dannydeso I noticed there are some moments when it sits in high revs for seemingly no reason. But it's simple to fix with the paddles. Example: turning onto a new road and then gunning it... If you let up near the top end it doesn't naturally move to the next gear as you'd expect.
@@richardfromtoronto are you talking about sport mode or normal mode?
I’m getting this car next week from a BMW. I am super stoked!! This is my first Kia and been hearing nothing but positive things about them recently.
So how is it?
I still have my 2021 Forte GT Limited and I absolutely adore it. It's affordable, has a little sporty side, but is also tame enough to be a great daily commuter. I had one minor issue where my engine was misfiring at around 8,000km but that got sorted in an hour by the dealer at no cost and it's been great ever since
My only problem was that my middle seat belt in the backseat locked and hasn’t unlocked since so no one can sit in the middle
I worked at assembly factory in Pesquería Nuevo León, these cars are really made it with a high quality. These cars are checked in a race track (7km) different tests to assure the right quality.
No you dont and no they are not😂 they are made cheap i had welds that were not finished from the factory. How is that quality?
@@Chris-h9l5x He is actually not lying. Their factory does have a track where they test drive the car.
Kudos to KIA for this being the ONLY car left in its class to offer rear-seat vents and stick WITH "leather." (Other option is $10K more for a GTI.)
Funny how thats the ONLY plus you can find with this pos
23 k for a car that is as reliable as the Nissan cvt transmission
@@BrayZap No. It's also the ONLY 2022 car at $25K to not force manual transmission buyers to settle for cloth seats. But nice try.
@@meangravy9286 cvt hate will die with boomers 😂
@@meangravy9286 NFT pfp, opinion invalid
I had the last generation Kia Forte (2016), very reliable and nice to drive on a daily basis. This car got surprisingly good road manners, very comfortable inside and easy to maintain. Only thing, when i got into the back roads for dynamic driving, the rear beam suspension was not good, making the rear end upset and quite disconnected with the front, i sold it to buy my current Mazdaspeed 3. With this new multi link rear suspension, i think i might give the Forte GT a try soon. Thank you very much for this review.
That's funny you say that I just bought the 2016 forte as a commuter and came across this. Great car so far but this looks way nicer!
@@dgoffredo0 I bought one with a 6 speed manual last year with 83k on it. Now it's at 105 still running strong. It's no race car, but it's pretty quick wen I want it to be
GT has a multi link rear
You bought a "current" Mazdaspeed 3? Those aren't made, haven't been made for half a decade...?
@@dannnsss8034 pretty much a full decade at this point
'12 MS3 here lol
The reason it sounds better in Sport mode is because there is a mic in the engine bay and when in Sport it pumps sound into the cabin. It's not fake sound, just amplified from the engine. I have the '21 Forte GT and absolutely love it! It is a freakin' blast to drive!
Just drove one yesterday. Very impressed. My wife won’t drive stick so civic si out of question for her car. I see this as a very competent replacement.
I have a 21 GT Manual - its so much fun to drive and it sounds amazing under power. Such a great balance of fun and practicality. Its the perfect daily driver.
Awesome thorough review, I just placed an order for my ‘22 Forte GT DCT. Never been more excited
How did you do this? Did they say how long it would take to get it?
@@ryangallo4414 Yea est delivery time of 4-6 months for mine. Worth it tho cuz i found a dealer that doesnt charge over msrp
I was told July
@Ed Findlay that's what I got definitely the best color combo with all the black accents
dude i’m in the market for a new car and actually just bought this exact one yesterday! i’ve watched countless videos and you are by FAR without a doubt the best on youtube!! keep it up i love it
How are you liking it so far ? I’m planning on buying one in about a month or so
@@mattdee8488 same here
@@mattdee8488 just got it last week.. absolutely love it! the GT2 package makes it worth it. has all the bells and whistles haha
@@mattdee8488 did ya do it?
1 year later how is it? Any problems?
I bought a 2021 last year for a daily computer and it is a blast to drive and even has room for the kids (9 and 15) in the back seat
I commented on one of your Instagram posts asking you to review this car and you actually did it! Legend!
Thanks for reviewing this….considering it for my next vehicle….such a value….the car market is so dreadful right now…everything is overpriced
I just bought a 2023GT with the GT2 package today! Your video was a huge help! Mine is in gravity gray. I drove it home which took an hour. It was a fun drive and the tech is great.
I have the 2021 Kia forte LXS and I absolutely love it. Had it for a year now and I must say it been the best car I ever owned.
I agree. Sadly could only get the LXS around here but you get so many things for such a low price. And even though its not the GT, it still runs pretty fast imo and its a blast to drive!
A month ago, I got the 2024 7-speed DCT Forte GT in Sporty Blue and been happy every day since. All the positive comments on this video aline with what I would have to say about this car.
What a great offering from Kia. Checks a lot of my boxes and seems to have more amenities than similar competitors in the class. While other brands are taking away things the Forte has so much to offer
As someone in the market for a civic SI , my local Honda dealer was very rude so I took a test drive in this and fell in love, a lot more niceties and the dct would be nice for a commuter.
@@Jszul2318 sorry to hear your Honda dealer was rude. I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s considering this over an SI. Idk something about it really intrigued me. I think it’s also because they’re still making it a compact sedan whereas so many others make compact sedans huge. How was your test drive did you enjoy the steering and suspension? Heard much about reliability and maintenance costs?
@@KenoNoir hey I loved the test drive, not sure if it will handle quite as good as SI but it felt light on its feet and plenty quick, loved the dual clutch as well and the gt2 package, a lot of niceties
Yet they got rid of the auto dimming rear view mirror w/HomeLink, and there’s no Highway Driving Assist or Rear automatic braking like it’s sister vehicle the Elantra. So, Kia is definitely taking away some features and forcing you to go up the trim ladder of vehicles to get them unfortunately.
@@Jszul2318 the forte does not handle as well no doubt! BUT, it provides way more value, and civic si's are marked up everywhere and more expensive, this car has way better tech and features, ventilated seats, big display, highway drive assist, better exhaust sound? c'monnn
i picked up one today i fell in love with it the moment i walked into the dealership it just came off the truck today i got lucky it was meant to be, ive only gotten to drive it for an hour but it reminds me of my 2010 gti so much fun to drive
just got my 2023 4 days ago, snow white pearl! shes great
@@LostInSpace175 How has it been?
@@buildmorefarms1007 i love it!
I have a 2021 kia forte gt. i love my kia. i did a muffler delete and an intake and it sounds amazing. i can get up to 44 MPG on the highway on long road trips. its a great car.
Where did you bought it and for how much?
Do a video on it
Smart mode works Great..... When you press on the gas it turns into sport mode but once you drive calm it saves you gas love it in my 2021 GT
Glad you finally checked this out. I love my 21 GT with 6spd.
Got this exact car (Forte GT GT2 Gravity Grey) brand new last year and have been loving it over the past year ive had it! If anyone has questions and is thinking about this car I'd be happy to help!
I’ve got a 2019 Kia Forte and it averages 42.8 miles per gallon on the road. Don’t drive it much around town, just on the open roads.
I bought a black red trim 2022 Forte GTline loaded up! I added a performance chip and you would not believe the difference! This car is amazing!
Love my 22 Forte GT. Look I've been a BMW, Range Rover fan my whole life besides a few civics here and there this car its alot of fun and fairly fast for a stock car. I bought mine brand new giving them a chance and I don't regret it at all. I have nothing negative to say about the GT Fortes
Have a 2022 Kia Forte Gt manual and it is a fantastic car, this is coming from a 2021 Civic Type R owner.
Had a 2018 Elantra GT Sport. Same engine and transmission as what you are reviewing. Just a hatchback. Picked it over a GTI as it was about 9k less than a comparably equipped GTI. Sold it in 21 as work provided a car and the market was red hot. Now I have purchased a 24 M2 and love it( yes the big Lego BMW lol) I miss that Elantra 1.6 turbo and dct from time to time(has more features than the M2). My wife is about to be in the market for a vehicle and she said she picks the 18 Elantra GT sport over the M2 any day...An for about 1/3 the price its closer to 2/3 or 3/4 the car. Hope to get this platform back in the mix again. BTW, your reviews are outstanding & half the reason I put an order in for the m2 a while back. Keep the great content goin.
Thanks for this video. It helped in my decision to buy my 2022 Kia Forte GT2. I’ve had it for 8 months now and have loved every second of it!
I got my 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line a few months ago after ordering it, and I am absolutely in love with it. I paid about $22k for it, but the interior quality is that of BMW or others like that. I have a cloth/leather seat combo with white piping to match the exterior snow white pearl paint color I chose. Its a solid car with a spunky engine and it really gives when you switch it into sport more. I absolutely recommend this car to anyone who wants a fuel efficient but fun little car thats 100% worth the money.
Oh my God, finally!!! A review of the forte GT!!
Pretty much the combination I'm considering. Great review, too. Nice to hear the sounds in the cabin and audio system without getting repetitions of vehicle stats. And it sounds wonderful in sport mode too.
Watching this video makes me more excited for my 2022 Kia Forte GT I’m getting on Sunday.
Just got a 2022 Forte GT today, nice car! Drives well
Loved your review on this car. Exactly what I wanted. Mainly focused on engine performance, transmission and audio system. Not so much boring LEG ROOM HEAD ROOM boring thing...
I bought the 2023 GT DCT in sporty blue yesterday and love it! So fun to drive.
Nice, how has it been? Any problems yet?
Just got a GT Manual last month. Comes with those Michelin summers you mentioned by default. Been loving every mile (except for those few snow storms we had here in Michigan lol)
Yeah, I have the 21 GT Manual - it ain't great in the snow lol. But its amazing everywhere else.
Nice to see someone from Michigan actually driving these in manuals. I’m from Michigan too. How does it ride on our crappy Michigan roads ? Also did you have to pay a mark up and can you tell me which dealership you worked with to get yours.
Looks really good. Packaging looks nice and it even has rear seat air vents which is something the Civic, Elantra and even GLI don’t have (though the GTI does, go figure).
+ Rear Heated Seats.
Unreliable.
If you purchase cars based on there vented seats… you have earned a Kia.
@@Ryan.Kooper My point was just to say that there is a lot of value for money thrown in these cars. I'm a 10th gen Civic owner.
@@Ryan.Kooper if you spend twice as much for them than you have been ripped off. Vented seats dont even come on basic lexus , bmw and audi models...so if you're hating on kia you have your opinion stuck on ones from 15 yrs ago
Nice! I’ve been waiting for this. Thank you!
I love this video, thanks for making it with POV impressions. I just ordered mine 2022 Kia Forte GT Limited (201 HP) in Hyper Blue.
Best sounding exhaust in its class segment😍
Coming up on the second summer for my 2020. I love this car!
Same for me, 2020 dct with around 8,000 miles on it. Only complaints, maybe the paint is super fragile. And it can be loud on the highway. No problems with transmission overheating. If I'm in bad traffic, I can pop it into manual and help the shifts
Well.... my lease was up on my Forte GT so I bought it. Yeah i still love it and im keeping if.
I own a 2018 GTI, I gotta say these Forte GT's are such a great deal if you want a luxury turbo charged 4 cylinder!
This is a good looking little car, inside and out.
The exterior lighting is gorgeous!
I had the pre refresh GT with a DCT and loved it. Suspension was jarring at times and occasionally the DCT overheated in stop and go traffic but no other complaints. Traded it for a MK7 GLI for more comfort and a 6 speed manual.
The stop and go can't be disabled?
That is my main pet peeve with the dry 7 speed dct… over heating in stop and go traffic.
How isit in terms of speed? The ea888 is definitely faster right?
@@HarryTwatter how do you find the dsg on the gli?
@@evaristocorripio5434 The 2.0 is a solid platform. Peak torque comes in early and really throws you back in your seat for some effortless power. I personally think VW underestimates the HP/TQ figures a bit. The gearing is long on the manual variant but is a good trade off as I can get 40mpg on a highway trip. Compared to the Forte GT, the GLI is faster and delivers power better with its LSD.
Pretty compelling package overall! Strong feature set for the price point and seems pretty fun to drive and easy to live with! Doesn’t sound half bad for a 1.6T either, tho I would definitely shut off the fake noise.
I love the artificial sound in sport. As he said, it almost sound like it has an intake just like a good NA v6 or v8. Plus the exhaust sound is the best in its class segment.
Now you have me wondering if there is a way to shut it off. It was cool for the first few times but I’d rather here my music and not blow my speakers competing with it.
@@Msasha2727 yes, you can turn it completely off.
@@Msasha2727 I bought the 22 manual. The sound does not get louder. It’s the same all the time so the Harmon Kardon sound system doesn’t compete with it. If you turn the system up to 45/50 you don’t hear the car/noise anymore.
I used to have one of these before stepping up to a stinger GT1. Loved it, great car and fun!
damn. I wanted to get the Stinger, but they got inflated with everything else. I had to settle for a camaro.
Im thinking I might end up with one of these to daily for a while until Stinger prices go down to a point where I would trade the Forte in for the Stinger
The acceleration looks surprisingly great for an i4. I've got a super old 2000 Honda Accord and the acceleration is terrible! I mean like 0-60 in like 20 seconds (I'm exaggerating but that's what it feels like). I'd just like a car that had a little more too it
@@anthonymonterosso7472 I would absolutely upgrade to this car from that old accord you won’t be disappointed.
I bought a 2021 Kia Forte GT at the dealership in Clarksville, Indiana. I’m telling you what, I win a car race every time I’m on I-65.
I still have my 2013 sx since I bought it brand new and to this day I have had to do nothing to it. Changed the brake pads and rotors which is typical given the year. Great company and well made for the price.
how many mile's on it when changed the rotors
@@etacarinae5558 between 100000 and 120000. I had do change the front first, then the back the following year.
I had a 2013 optima sxl and liked it. But in 2017 I traded it in for a 2013 Ford F-150 and have had trucks every since.
@@etacarinae5558 p.s that is in kilometers, so about 60,000 - 70,000 miles.
@@anthonybush3134trucks are great. My goal is to see how long it lasts from brand new until it dies.
I have a 2012 Kia forte with 123,000 miles on it that I bought new and has only needed tires and brakes. I’ve got my oil changed religiously it has been a great running car. My wife just bought a 2023 Kia Forte GT 2 and she loves it.
great review!!! Trying to get one but there are only 8 available in a 100 mile radius in the NJ/NY/Philly area!!!! …and they are all price gouging an additional $4000 to $7000 for “market adjustments” due to the supply and demand situation! It is crazy what these dealers are doing.
To get all that car for 27k is a steal! definitely would pick this over its competitors in its class.
you cannot get it for less than 32
@@valorgaming2281 idk where you live but over here in texas they sell them for 25k lol
@@ronnieshultz3875 i literally called a dealership in texas cause my bro lives there and the prices are marked up 4-5k over msrp
@@valorgaming2281 probably the city you live in or the dealership but over here where I’m at they offered 25k 🤷
@@valorgaming2281 I'm buying one for MSRP right now
Kia is a Korean company, but the 4 door model of Forte gt is not sold in Korea. It looks great and I envy it.
Absolutely love my GT2 I went from a 2019 Veloster and I gotta say I am not disappointed. It feels much better then the 2020 model for sure.
why did you move form your velo?
@@roboticvenom1935 got the Forte at dealer cost as I work for Kia and was on 7% interest rate. I got a 2.9% rate so it was only $20 a month more to drive a car with zero miles over my Veloster that was coming up on 60k
How has it been? Any problems yet?
@@buildmorefarms1007 actually sold it to get a 2024 6MT but it was a good two years. The newer ones come with the new upgraded clutch pack. Just this is the last year Kia was offering a 6MT and managed to get a new one for about $24k
I liked this video alot and I just got my 22 GT a week and a half ago that I was very luck to get, was in the lot 2 days when I saw it so I jumped on and traded my 19 forte and moved up to the GT and I'm loving it alot more. Thanks for the video
Thank you for this review. Currently watching multiple videos on this car. It's optioned so well. I don't understand why more people haven't flocked to this car. I will be selling my 2007 Honda Accord V6 coupe with 315,000 miles and jump into this. The Accord is about to get its 2nd timing belt and water pump. Will most likely lease the Kia. Just tired of dropping so much on repairs. It works for some but not me. So again thank you for the review!
If you want to save on repairs stay away from a kia forte.
The forte has the same engine as the 2014-2016 Hyundai Veloster but with a few new technologies.
Not very reliable. Will last maybe 180,000 miles.
A honda civic or accord 1.5T will run for 300,000+ miles and cost less in the long run. And there is more support for performance parts.
Trust me, i owned 3 Kias before realizing what i just told you.
Now i drive BMW.
Damn. Sounds great for a four banger! If this was my budget range, this would be pretty compelling!
I greatly appreciate this take on the Forte GT compared to nearly every other review out there.
I've read a lot of reviews talking about how great the car is. But solely due to using a GT badge, they dog on it for not being a souped up hellcat or something. They don't give it any other negative comments other than using a GT badge and not being up to their standard of performance. Then give it a score less than a similarly priced car with lesser performance and less features.
Many people say that the DCT is rough at low speeds but I dont think it is. It has some character and you need a bit of getting used to, however this makes it fun to drive!
Easy fix for that is put it in normal mode at low speed stop and go traffic because in sport mode the revs are higher
I got a 2020 LXS (I wanted a GT but none were available without waiting and I needed a car immediately) and it’s a great car. It’s comfortable, has all the features I wanted, and it looks great. For the money, the Forte is a very good buy. The IVT is an okay transmission. Nothing bad, nothing great about it. It does do a good job with fake shifts though.
damn! should've waited for a GT-line or GT at least, big upgrade over the LXS(both, and GT-line is similar price). But yeah the value for money is top notch, I PRAY kia does not disconinute this car, we need a new update!
I just got my 2021 forte gt2, I absolutely love it. She sounds good, very good gas mileage, couldn’t ask for a better ride these days tbh..and for the price point. Can’t complain, amazing video on the 22-23💯
congrats man!
I bought the 2021 Kia Forte GT1 back in October of 2020. At the time I believe there were 3 models, the GT, GT1, and GT2. Needed to buy my then, 18 year old daughter, a car. We looked at all kinds of cars from Civic, Corolla, Jeep Renegade, Mazda 3, Chevy Trax, Elantra, Nissan Sentra, etc. She had her heart set on the new redesigned Mazda 3 which is a really nice car, but oh hell no, daddy not spending $30k on your first car. Who knew the Mazda 3 is $30k? Then one day we test drove the Kia Forte and she did not like it. The base model is pretty ugly I have to agree. Another Kia dealer had called saying they had a Kia Forte GT which has a complete different drive to it etc etc. so we went and test drove it and my daughter absolutely loved it. Very different than the base model. They were not coming down on price. It was a small dealer. So I located one of the more larger dealers in my area that was about an hour away that had quite a few of the GT Models on their lot. Called them up and it was the most easiest car buying experience ever. Made them an offer over the phone. A little back and forth and they accepted. Drove that weekend to the dealer, bought the car, took it to my sisters house and parked it in her garage for a while, and then surprised my daughter with it for her 18th birthday. Having had the car for 1.5 years now, I can say it is a fun drive, has a great exhaust note, and runs great. My daughter loves it. And for those of you wondering, the car had a MSRP of $25k and I got the car for $20k out the door.
We have the 22 forte GT in blue with all the options really nice comfortable car handles great lane assist is really nice.
How has it been so far?
Kia was never a joke
yes thx for reviewing since im degree student and part timer.i want to buy a car.i had eyes on forte gt since stinger gt is soo much for me.
Just bought one and LOVE it but mine is the 6 speed manual (You have to test the manual!!!) it's sooooo fun to drive, feels like it's on rails, and even the ride is nice for it's handling
the manual one comes with specail tires too
My wife hated my Miata, so I traded it in for a 2023 GT2. It's actually pretty great all things considered.
I have a 20 forte gt manual and have loved it for the 3 years I’ve owned it. How does this compare to the Miata as far as fun and daily driving?
It's cool seeing reviews on the car, especially driving videos like this. I got my 2022 GT Manual in January and I absolutely love it. I appreciate that all the bells and whistles of the GT2 package come standard with the Manual (under $26K). I couldn't be happier with it.
I recently bought the 2022 GT with the 6speed manual really do love these cars with the refresh 🙏🏻
Can you please upload a video ? I’m about to buy a GT manual
@@Xyz_Litty I have some videos up on it if you’re still looking. Fuckin do it if you haven’t. It’s so much fun.
@@mikelreyna878 Already bought my 2022 Gravity Grey GT Manual and I’m in love .. I put a Sxth BOV ( blow off valve ) sounds amazing
@@Xyz_Litty nice man. Lol I’m still running stock but I’ll get there. I did delete the GT bade and Forte badge off the back. I think I’m going to black out the car. I’ll keep the stock red accents but tint the windows, black wheels for the summer tires, I’ll wrap the stock wheels with winter ones. I’m going to black out the Kia badges, gt badge in the front, the silver eye liner looking pieces and the silver on the air curtains. Then I’ll have all my bolt ons by the summer.
Honestly, for those who need a daily driver, want some performance, but want to spend as little as possible on a new car.... As good as the GT2 package is, it adds literally nothing to the car in terms of performance. Skip it, and you're looking at a Forte GT that starts under $25K. That is a sweet value.
Just bought one based off this video. Order comes in next week and I’m so excited!
Sad that you guys dont get the proceed GT. It has the same engine, better interior, and a sleek wagon look similar to the panamera.
Perfect review…long audio test, kept it in sport which we all wanted, and didn’t talk a lot.
Wow seems a better deal than the elantra n-line!!
this is probably the best review for this car that i’ve seen ngl
As a proud owner since March 2020 of a 2018 Galactic grey Elantra Sport DCT, I am very happy that Kia took this platform and gave it the interior and exterior it deserves. The chassis tune is a spot on balance of nearly no body roll and great damping. The 1.6 is so unbelievably choked that just running an intake and a D.P. with no tune has uncorked boost like crazy. Changing a couple more soft pieces of intake plumbing may be all I need to improve the power is so good now. I Suggest everyone check out this Forte with either trans, for the cash these cars are extremely worthwhile dual personality gems.
I traded my VW for an 18' Elantra sport a few months ago. It's seriously impressive how much car you get for the price. And yeah, from what I've noticed it makes a lot of power with just bolt ons/ecu tune. I considered a 18' Golf R for a sport DD, but for almsot double the cost I couldn't justify it at all. Even a GTI was $10-15k more than what I paid.
@@WarPigRS 🍻
i really love the Kia look, looks so smooth compared to alot of other cars., I hope one day,that i can afford any car.
I have the exact same car but mine is in snow white pearl. It has a lot of cool features like changing the color of the interior gt logo on the dash and the ambient lighting. The dealership can install under dash lighting that changes colors to what ever you want. The sound system is pretty good with the gt2 package. The only thing I don't like about the car so far is the apple and android car play is not wireless.
what do you mean? I have the LXS and it is wireless. Is it different for more expensive trims?
@@rzrsixfour6182 yes the premium sound system (Harmon/Kardon) removes the wireless ability to do CarPlay
i own a 2023 forte gt & i’ve had no issues and it drives amazingly
although this competes with the new Civic Si, the Si interior will never be beat. Honda really outdid themselves, very simple design, easy to use, stylish, pretty much everything the driver could need close by.
agreed, but i wish honda had just gone ahead and given the us market most of the features the canadian market gets - there's a lot of competition in the segment that offer an AT too, but i understand that honda wasn't willing to reduce their margins on the si in the us. hopefully they'll add in a lot of those features over the next year or two...
Honda is overrated now. They’re living on past laurels and their widely constant selling point is “reliability”.
Mazda 3 begs to differ.
@@unvaccinatedmgtowfitnesshonda is not overrated😂 they are top 5 for a reason. And reliability is a good thing unless you are weird and like things that break constantly like a Kia.
Its not like i worked at kia or anything and didnt have to deal with it.
I must be crazy.
people who never owned kia, hyundai. And say its bad car. ( no, old hyundai getz, or kia ceed with 350 000km not allowed ) One of my fav brands atm.... even i have a35 amg, and W211 for daily. I still use my mom i30N and dad 3.3 yellow stinger mostly!
I’m a huge fan of the front end of this car. Definitely better than a Corolla
Well duh, a corolla is a more basic ride for people who want something basic and reliable...
@@gmanbaz These compete against eachother
Better than a civic the front end on the new civic is so ugly
@@beastmangledyou176 eh the Corolla is uglier. I’d say
Jetta
Forte
civic
Corolla
In terms of looks
@@JoshuaShalam nah I think the forte looks better than jetta front end jetta looks boring
I wish they brought back the hatchback model as I prefer it to the sedan. Still a great looking car with a lot to offer.
Fantastic review. While i visually prefer the pre-facelift look, these 2022 pack a lot of tech and creature comforts that I am looking for. I'm starting to get the itch to trade in my aging 2013 Dart and this pretty much ticks all the boxes for me in a compact sedan upgrade. Radar cruise, lane keep assist, dual zone auto climate, great sound system, blind spot monitoring, the tried and true 1.6T and 7DCT. The only thing it appears to be missing is heated wheel. Canada models have it so I may hold out and see if we get it in a follow-up year.
you must! big upgrade from dart, best value in class(and best exhaust sound then even more expensive civic si), what did you do?
I rented a Veloster N DCT last weekend on a trip and I was actually thoroughly impressed with how it drove and sounded.
I would love to buy one of these and just beat on it (stock) for 10 years and get everything that broke - replaced under warranty and then dump it in 10 years - I think that would be so much fun
It has almost the same specs as the Elantra N Line but the forte gt's engine sounds so much better and sportier.