2023 Kia Forte GT Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
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The 2023 Kia Forte GT, part of the third-generation line that was last updated in 2019, serves as an attractive option in the rising car market where average prices approach $50,000. Available in the affordable $20,000 range, the Kia Forte GT retains some older Kia designs, including a double-tab grill, but integrates contemporary styling with converging angles. This GT model stands out as the sporty pinnacle of the lineup, marked by its distinctive red exterior highlights.
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0:00 The Kia Forte
0:38 Exterior Styling
1:35 Powertrains
2:40 Driving Impressions
5:01 Interior
6:28 Rear Seats and Cargo Space
7:24 Pricing & Competition
9:00 Future Products? 
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Kudos to Kia for offering the ONLY four-door left under $35K with: (1) "Leather" seats; (2) stick; AND (3) rear-seat vents.
For the price, this car is unbeatable. I haven't driven anything with a CVT that I liked, so the turbo engine and 6 speed are quite refreshing. Pair that with the warranty Kia is offering, the price of the car, and the rarity of manual transmissions-- I think this is a winning formula. I do wish there was a delete option for the red accents on the exterior, however.
The red accents only comes on the GT models " GT or GT-line " and only the GT comes with 2 different transmissions " 6 speed manual or 7 speed DCT !
Just bought a 2024 Kia Forte GT with an automatic. I love it. I like Kia's technology too.
Can you tell me how it is performing now ????
@@deeplife96541.6T is solid bro.
I had to order and wait 4 months to get my 2023 Forte GT MT on October 2022. Imagine you're seeing my car at 3:36, same color and tinted windows. I love the car.
The k3 is the Rio's replacement not the forte. K4 will replace the forte and it's probably going to be revealed in the coming months
I just bought a 2023 Kia forte GT. Grad gift for my kid. I’m jealous. I love it! Love the tech this car has. Super cool
I just bought mine last Wednesday and I'm in love with it
After 5 months do you still love it curios cuz I’m interested in getting one but don’t know anyone that has one to give a honest review
I bought a Forte5 in 2015. I’m approaching 100k, no repairs beyond basic maintenance. It was a very good purchase for under 20k.
We bought a Forte GT Line for our children. It is a very nice little car, and, even with the base engine, performs jut fine. We have no regrets.
why get the GT line when the GT costs about the same?
I own a 2023 Kia Forte GT2 😎🔥 💯 and I love it ! This car comes with a lot of goodies ( 1.6 lt turbo engine GDI 201HP 195 lbs of torque DCT transmission sport tuned exhaust system sport tuned with rear link suspension , brake assistance , lane and steering wheel assistance , cyclist and pedestrian assist , reverse assist , blind spot assist 🦯 and more ) and for the car enthusiastic people like me there's plenty of aftermarket parts for this trim model " GT " in the market 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I've had done so many upgrades to my car that makes it feels so much better way faster and responsive I'm so glad a bought one i really love it
What upgrades are available for these cars?
@@saabstory69420 exhaust system , DP , BOV , oil catch can , sway bars , turbos, tune , springs , etc !!
@@saabstory694201.6T has lots of aftermarket bro
Shout out to keeping the manual alive.
I have a 2023 Forte GT in Gravity Grey. I think the red accents look great and make the car stand out.
Great Review!!!
I test drove them all, ended up with a new 23 manual Forte GT. What you get for the price is amazing, and 11k miles in it still feels and drives like brand new. I test drove used civics and Integras with less miles that already had tons of rattles and broken plastic bits on the interior.
The Mazda 3 felt nicer inside, the interior was great and the seat were awesome, but it had more noticeable body roll and didn’t handle as well as the Forte GT, plus the manual in the 3 isn’t available with the turbo engine trims. The WRX I also test drove but the infotainment and climate controls were just a huge turn-off… that’s one big plus in the Forte GT for me, everything is laid out intuitively and is user friendly and it’s like they actually thought of real people driving the car instead of trying to reinvent the wheel as some car companies seem to be doing.
Almost bought a brand new civic si at MSRP, but given the option of either, I went with the Forte GT for about $3000 less. The SI only felt marginally more sporty, and, at least the one I drove, had a very strange vague clutch engagement point… I found the shifting experience to be just as good if not better in the Forte, even if the shift knob itself is kind chintzy. Also, when you get the GT with the manual you get the Michelin Pilot Sports, which are a huge upgrade vs what was on the competitors, and makes a huge difference in how the car feels.
Now, the Civic Type R I test drove was a different story, it felt like a totally different car from the SI and the shift feel in that car was the best I’ve ever experienced.
The reason why the GT handles better than the Mazda 3 turbo is suspension.
The Mazda has torsion beam whereas the GT has a multi link.
I think the non GT Forte has torsion beam…
To me, the Si and 3 turbo do not make much sense anymore.
The Si was much more popular when it used to cost what the GT costs today, 24-27k, at 31k it is no longer appealing lol
Its not faster than the GT, in fact, it got slower for the 11th gen, pay more just for an LSD? Unless you do plenty of autocross an LSD is not a must, and even then, at 30k+ you start getting closer to other much more fun cars than the Si…N, GTI, 86/brz.
And as far as the Mazda 3 turbo, well, 33-34k for basically just awd and more consistent 0-60s , pass lol
The best thing about the forte is that it’s not an uncompetitive Toyota product that’s cheaply built dated horrible to drive and just subpar all around
Good point. I would rather drive a Mitsubishi Mirage than a Toyota Corolla, don't you agree Naveen?
@@braetonwilson4296I agree. I own a 2020 forte gt manual. I would much rather drive a base model forte for several grand less with great reliability and not as bland
@@braetonwilson4296 lol the mirage has been discontinued
But I’d rather drive anything else over the corolla
Naveen, there is a 2024 Mirage being sold in the USA and Canada. Not discontinued yet.
@@braetonwilson4296 it’s being cancelled in the USA
Good looking car even with the sporty red accents !
That's the meaning of the red accents to let people know you are driving the GT version I think they look fine , the same as the Hyundai Elantra N they have red lines too
Got a 23 GT last year and have been enjoying it, would like to start doing some mods soon on it!
Absolutely love my 24 GT with GT2 package in Steel Gray. Most car on the planet earth for under 30k! 🐻
How reliable is the 1.6T gamma engine of oil changes every 5-6k miles?
That new k3 is the replacement of the Rio. We are not getting that here. We are getting something similar to it and the new k5 for the forte tho
Turbo with the manual. It also a hit with the red highlights.
Hey gang, I have a 2023 forte GT. I had the oil changed a couple of days ago. I noticed after that there was this strange burning smell. What is up with that?
The person changing your oil probably spilled some oil and it dripped down on the motor or exhaust and is burning away as the car is on.
I would buy the GT 7 speed and wrap the garish red accents in a neutral dark gray.
The red accent lines on the back bumper are kinda cool even though the first thing they remind me of is the Batmoblile. 🙂 Not being negative. just sayin'. They do look kinda cool in a way.
KIA is the new TOYOTA
Does not have wireless carplay on the GT. Wired only
ooof didnt know that. Will probably stick with my 2024 Hyundai Kona for now then
@@jackmemphis777My ‘22 Kona N doesn’t even have wireless car play, only wired. My only complaint about a “Top Trim” package not even having such a basic addition.
@@itszak8948 I ended up trading my 24 Kona in for a 24 Elantra N-line and it doesn't have wireless android auto either. I just use the built in maps most of the time
is there a sunroof
In the GT2 package there is
i bought the car i like it @@RobeeBarrera
This Kia Forte GT offers perhaps the most value in the entire segment. You simply don't see any other carmaker offering ventilated seats, 200 plus hp etc. for around 25k. Unfortunately, I still wouldn't buy one because I would constantly be worried that it would get stolen or broken into, not to mention high insurance premiums.
Same here. Do Kias still have the same lack of security?
I believe the newest Kias have the immobilizer but the problem is, car thieves will still try to steal them.
I own a 2023 Kia Forte GT2 and it comes with so many security points if the key isn't inside the car you won't be able to run it plus it comes with an app that you can locate your car from anywhere the country you can lock it unlock it turn it on or off , can check gas level , mileage if it needs service etc .
I own a ‘21 Forte GT2, 3 years with it already.
No issues or concerns with thefts bc its not an issue in my area.
About insurance, nope. My last increase was due to the uninsured motorist premium, which is a big issue in Fl and everyone, regardless of what they drive, have been or will be seeing some spikes. Perhaps people dont read and spew bs on the internet as to why their rates went up.
The misinformation is real.
Yes, there is an issue with thefts bc of that trend, but its more prevalent in some major cities only.
@@M4B21S88 yeah the Forte isnt that crazy to insure. I just looked at a quote yesterday that was $145 for full coverage and $116 for a more basic package but still with $1000 deductible. I pay $124 for my 2024 Kona. The crossovers are actually cheaper to insure than cars of similar value for whatever reason
God, not bad looking....long term reliability is the concern.
I think that has been improved a lot >>>>
Sorry to tell you but if you want a Honda Civic Type R you gonna have to pay at least 60k for that car , that's way more than 15k extra than the Kia Forte GT 😂😂😂😂
The Hyundai Sonata N line or the Elantra N are much better options than the type R. Almost the same 0-60 time, but cost many thousands less. The type R is way too hyped up at this point
Mazda 3 is so much nicer IMO. This looks nice still
The problem with the turbo 3 is that it has a very steep price tag 😬 A well equipped 2024 one is going for 34-36k.
Also, handling is actually worse bc it has a torsion beam suspension whereas the Forte GT has a multi link suspension.
Lastly, the turbo 3 needs 93 octane to be quick.
I have a 2023 Forte and I asked when purchasing my car could I get it without the red strip. They told me no. I was a little disappointed but not to the point I didn't want the car. I wish that they would have made it black all the way around... I give my car a 8+
The red accents mean you are driving the GT version of the Forte that's why it comes with the red decorations the same as the Hyundai Elantra N
I was a big kia basher ...Sh*tty car back in the days. It reminds you of an Audi because" Peter"left Audi and came over to Kia. Don't believe the hype of the kia haters. Like I said I was a Kia basher until I got 2 of them. My 2014soul 108k miles on it finally gave out on me P0304 problem. Besides that it still drives like brand new.
Gimme
it's not bad. I test drove it 2 years ago but it was no faster than a civic 1.5 or the golf 1.8 TSI. And those cars are not even the sport models. Still.. not bad, but not sporty.
It is faster than the Civic SI from 0-60 with the DCT transmission and has the same HP more lbs of torque than the Civic SI and it's less expensive 🫰 than the Civic . The VW it's just way expensive mate like 10k more than the Kia
Yeah true I had a 2017 Civic 1.5T coupe and test drove the 2024 Kia Forte GT the other day and they feel exactly the same when accelerating. The problem is that I got a 2024 Hyundai Kona and its soooo slow
All of those hard plastic trims are going to fall apart and rattle like crazy after a few years. I would buy a used Honda or Toyota for the same price to save myself from all the issues with KIA and Hyundai cars recently
Not really dude
@@maoinc13my 10 y.o. hyundai has no rattles with trim. And it's not falling apart.
Nah.
The cheap plastic infotainment screen is hideous looking.
Interior looks cheap, not premium. Forte in LXS trim is the sweet spot in the Forte lineup, its a great value. The GT at $26k is too much money.
But it’s way nicer than the corolla
What ?? Forte LXS the sweet spot ? Hell no buddy the Forte GT is the better trim of all of them best transmission , best engine , best suspension , better brakes and exhaust system and it's turbo I'm sorry mate but I don't know what you are talking about 😊
@@maoinc13🎯
The GT is a great option at only 25-27k, what are you talking about.
Give me a list of other cars that compete with a Civic Si, for under 30k.
The Forte GT is literally the lowest price you can get for a car that fast. 1.6T does 0-60 in 6 seconds. The only competitors in the price range with similar power cost thousands more
Hard pass. I don’t trust their reliability.
Key with kia is. Anything with a turbo is reliable 👍🏾 don't get anything without a turbo.
Ok 👌 that's not what the market is saying about this car but thanks for your opinion 😊
Hard to beat a 10 year 100k mile warranty. The 1.6T has been out for years and has been proven to have little problems. I thought the same, but after doing a lot of research, I changed my mind.