Just purchased my Kia Forte GT Line 2 weeks ago and we love it. We absolutely needed to buy a car now-so we were limited to stock on hand. We love everything about it, the lights, the technology, the safety features, the zippy feel to it. It is a perfect car for my partner who is a teacher. He often gets compliments on its look. Our model has no moon roof, but it is more than enough. I was strongly considering a pricey 40k Honda Civic Touring, but this Forte really nailed. We paid MSRP and topped out at 20K. We went with Kia Financing at 3.49%-in California that is crazy good. It's not the fastest, or sportiest, or most expensive-but it gets the job done and saves us $$$. Honestly, its a great smaller car!!!
Congrats on making a smart financial decision! Now please invest that 20k you saved in a S and P 500 index fund like VTI, VOO, or SPY so that it grows with time!
@@ChesterFoster Welcome to the Kia Family! This car is a game changer. Drive safe. I hope you tint your windows- car looks so much better with the tint.
People keep forgetting to mention that this is the only car you can purchase with Ventilated seats at this price. Considering I live in Texas that is a really convincing sale point.
i leased one of these about a month ago. not so much because i liked the car it was more out of necessity. Both my trucks went down with major repairs at the same time and i needed something new that wasnt going to crap out on me. The lease deal was reeally attractive so i went for it. I didnt expect to actually like it but after a few days driving it i am really liking it. great features great ride and not bad looking either. Also averaging about 40 mpg on my commute, coming from my trucks which get 12-13 mpg its a huge savings on gas.
Daewoo is better than Kia/Hyundai in my opinion. I wish Daewoo was still around. I drive a Chevy Spark which was made in the Daewoo factory in Chongwon.
I would strongly recommend the GT Line. Get the most you can afford. Oh and tint the windows immediately for a more sophisticated feel! Wishing you all the best! We bought the Fire Orange, but the grey and white show very nice!
@@Kazze1 -NO doubt about it, the GT Line is the way to go. The safety, tech, and looks will totally convince you. The Kia App starts your car from inside your house! This function is free for a year, then a small fee per year. Lots of incredible things happening at Kia.
I wonder when a new generation will come out. My guess is that it will likely be replaced by some EV4/5 mainly because it seems Kia isn’t giving this sedan as much attention when it comes to exterior styling.
I like mine. Got it in sporty blue. Put Led headlights, all 4 turn signals and back-up lights in mine pretty quick. Also all interior and front marker lights. Makes a huge difference. Mine has a manual parking brake which I prefer greatly. I can back up with my door cracked open (when necessary). On the auto paking brakes it pulls the brake abd makes it very hard to do that.
I absolutely HATE when manufacturers put the functional lights (indicators and/or reverse lights) in the bumper skin. All indicator lights should be placed up higher so that they ARE VISIBLE. This also adds to collision repair costs because the bezels are separated. They also just look stupid. There is no reason to do this. This feature would be enough for me to decide NOT to buy this vehicle. I know it seems like a small detail, but it is a seriously poor design flaw.
YES, This is one of my dislikes with newer models today. The indicator lights need to be visible as possible because in weather when it’s pouring massive rain and you have to turn your hazards on, you won’t see shit with those small ass lights.
I bought that exact car for our twin daughters. It is truly a great small car, with the safety features that we wanted. They love it. I will change the headlight bulbs to LED at some point.
The forte is nice. It has nice features even though it is a cheaper car. The styling is nice as well. I wouldn’t mind driving this aw a daily however i like the mazda 3 better but ye this is fairly decent.
Interesting that I'm considering either this or the Mazda 3 too. I like the reliability of the Mazdas. I've been a Toyota and Honda owner and never owned a Hyundai or Mazda, but Mazda has a great reputation. Also I think I can get more features on a Mazda 3 for under $30k drive out price like leather, higher end audio, etc. than Honda or Toyota. While I like Kia Forte , I'm worried about 5-6 yrs from now. I'm the kind of person that keeps cars for 10 plus years.
Your pricing on this car seems off... I 'm looking at a 2023 Forte GT line with an MSRP of $24,890 and it has the moon roof, and 8 speaker Harman/Kardon system.
I think this car segment for commuting will do fine with less powerful engine. But how about road/wind noise? 1) How is the noise level? 1.1) Does it have any acoustic laminated glass (on windshield and front window?) 1.2) Does it have any sound dampening material in the door/thunk etc.?
I own a 2023 GT LTD and it's a great car in general but it's biggest flaw: it's a loud car !!! Soundproofing is incredibly bad. Gt trim is especially noisy because of the 225 tires width on the 18 inch wheels. If you search on reddit, I am not the only owner complaining about that.
11:30 as crazy at it sounds that is a deal killer for me. I can get wireless changing, but have to get the small display to have wireless android connection??? WTF!
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Kia IVT still isn't as good as the legendary Corolla CVT with a physical first gear. As the saying "If you're trying to take out the King, you better not miss!" Corolla is the King of the compact vehicle segment.
@@braetonwilson4296 Kia's IVT is way more reliable than that junk Toyota's CVT. I knew few people who had a corolla with CVT and they don't like it. Toyota is junk and you know that fanboy.
@@maga6319 Kia is more reliable than Toyota? LMAO thanks for the laugh Kia troll! The only fanboy here is you! Corolla CVT's physical first gear is what makes it special and superior. Kia's CVT has no first gear.
@@braetonwilson4296 Yea if you're gonna beat on it, get a Corolla.. if you're looking for a daily, who gives a shit lol.. You must be a Corolla fanboy though, who the hell calls any CVT "Legendary" LMFAO. get a real car if you wanna race people at stop lights like a moron.
If you want something really sporty get the GT, it has the 1.6T.. or an actual sporty car. This is an econo box with some nice tech and comfort and great mileage. Why are people trying to make this something it's not?
No such thing as a new kia forte under 20k. The daler sticker will say 23. By the time you get otd it will be 26. No dealer just has base trim for msrp. The car market in America is a dystopia just like everything else.
Just purchased my Kia Forte GT Line 2 weeks ago and we love it. We absolutely needed to buy a car now-so we were limited to stock on hand. We love everything about it, the lights, the technology, the safety features, the zippy feel to it. It is a perfect car for my partner who is a teacher. He often gets compliments on its look. Our model has no moon roof, but it is more than enough. I was strongly considering a pricey 40k Honda Civic Touring, but this Forte really nailed. We paid MSRP and topped out at 20K. We went with Kia Financing at 3.49%-in California that is crazy good. It's not the fastest, or sportiest, or most expensive-but it gets the job done and saves us $$$. Honestly, its a great smaller car!!!
Congrats on making a smart financial decision! Now please invest that 20k you saved in a S and P 500 index fund like VTI, VOO, or SPY so that it grows with time!
congrats! Could you share your dealer?
@@schong8931 Merced, CA. My salespeople were Fabian & Francisco. I know they could do the same for you! Merced Kia!!!
I just bout one also and I too love love love the car
@@ChesterFoster Welcome to the Kia Family! This car is a game changer. Drive safe. I hope you tint your windows- car looks so much better with the tint.
I just bought the GT a few weeks ago. For the money, you can't beat it!
People keep forgetting to mention that this is the only car you can purchase with Ventilated seats at this price. Considering I live in Texas that is a really convincing sale point.
What do Ventilated seats do?
@@quantum0151 Provides cooling. Basically the opposite of heated seats
When I discovered ventilated seats it’s a feature I can’t or really don’t want to do without!
i leased one of these about a month ago. not so much because i liked the car it was more out of necessity. Both my trucks went down with major repairs at the same time and i needed something new that wasnt going to crap out on me. The lease deal was reeally attractive so i went for it. I didnt expect to actually like it but after a few days driving it i am really liking it. great features great ride and not bad looking either. Also averaging about 40 mpg on my commute, coming from my trucks which get 12-13 mpg its a huge savings on gas.
I was worried my coupons might not fit in it, but glad to know this is the car for me.
Awesome video! Got that for my rental cause my honda got in a accident.
I bought a 2023 Kia Forte GT2 🎉🎉🎉 and I love it !!! It's a 🔥 ride 😉
The Kia K3(Forte) is just a decent and affordable car in Korea, too. But we usually go for K5(Optima?) instead of K3(Forte).
Daewoo is better than Kia/Hyundai in my opinion. I wish Daewoo was still around. I drive a Chevy Spark which was made in the Daewoo factory in Chongwon.
@@braetonwilson4296 Brother come to Uzbekistan you can still buy shitty Daewoo cars
Great review! Thinking about getting a forte for my first car. I’d probably get the GT though to get better power, LED headlights/brake lights, etc.
I have a 2023 GT and it's great. It's fully loaded
I would strongly recommend the GT Line. Get the most you can afford. Oh and tint the windows immediately for a more sophisticated feel! Wishing you all the best! We bought the Fire Orange, but the grey and white show very nice!
@@slicunit I might get the GT line, but the extra features with the GT seem like a sweeter deal.
@@Kazze1 -NO doubt about it, the GT Line is the way to go. The safety, tech, and looks will totally convince you. The Kia App starts your car from inside your house! This function is free for a year, then a small fee per year. Lots of incredible things happening at Kia.
@@slicunit wait, those come with the GT line or did you mean GT?
The next Gen K3 will be a hitter. As long KIA makes cool tech and awesome reliability and quality, they'll be safe for competition.
I wonder when a new generation will come out. My guess is that it will likely be replaced by some EV4/5 mainly because it seems Kia isn’t giving this sedan as much attention when it comes to exterior styling.
I like mine. Got it in sporty blue. Put Led headlights, all 4 turn signals and back-up lights in mine pretty quick. Also all interior and front marker lights. Makes a huge difference. Mine has a manual parking brake which I prefer greatly. I can back up with my door cracked open (when necessary). On the auto paking brakes it pulls the brake abd makes it very hard to do that.
I absolutely HATE when manufacturers put the functional lights (indicators and/or reverse lights) in the bumper skin. All indicator lights should be placed up higher so that they ARE VISIBLE. This also adds to collision repair costs because the bezels are separated. They also just look stupid. There is no reason to do this. This feature would be enough for me to decide NOT to buy this vehicle. I know it seems like a small detail, but it is a seriously poor design flaw.
YES, This is one of my dislikes with newer models today. The indicator lights need to be visible as possible because in weather when it’s pouring massive rain and you have to turn your hazards on, you won’t see shit with those small ass lights.
This is a good looking car. Keep up the good work.
A suggestion, measured sound level readings would helpful in your evaluations. Thanks for the review.
Sorry, our equipment was in Las Vegas that day with Drew
Surprisingly pleasing car.... Love it
I bought that exact car for our twin daughters. It is truly a great small car, with the safety features that we wanted. They love it. I will change the headlight bulbs to LED at some point.
lol makes two of us I already got mine on order. Only thing I wasn't a huge fan of everything else is more than perfect for me
My everyday Kia sedan!! Amazing job bro.
Does it come with a spare tire?
Hi Car Confections Can You Make The 2023 Mazda3 Sedan Turbo AWD
yes, I would love to see that!
With that engine, beast for sure and high quality
2023 Mazda 3 Sedan Turbo is too expensive. I wish they would review my dream car, a 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage instead
Yes, we be on the lookout for one
The forte is nice. It has nice features even though it is a cheaper car. The styling is nice as well. I wouldn’t mind driving this aw a daily however i like the mazda 3 better but ye this is fairly decent.
Interesting that I'm considering either this or the Mazda 3 too. I like the reliability of the Mazdas. I've been a Toyota and Honda owner and never owned a Hyundai or Mazda, but Mazda has a great reputation. Also I think I can get more features on a Mazda 3 for under $30k drive out price like leather, higher end audio, etc. than Honda or Toyota. While I like Kia Forte , I'm worried about 5-6 yrs from now. I'm the kind of person that keeps cars for 10 plus years.
Just wish the dealers would drop that up market fee. It adds up to $4000 to the car price.
It adds 6k after taxes and registration.
Very nice review
Thank you 🙂
Your pricing on this car seems off... I 'm looking at a 2023 Forte GT line with an MSRP of $24,890 and it has the moon roof, and 8 speaker Harman/Kardon system.
These things be zooming around traffic 🤣🤣🤣
Excellent review, I love the Forte!
I think this car segment for commuting will do fine with less powerful engine. But how about road/wind noise?
1) How is the noise level?
1.1) Does it have any acoustic laminated glass (on windshield and front window?)
1.2) Does it have any sound dampening material in the door/thunk etc.?
I own a 2023 GT LTD and it's a great car in general but it's biggest flaw: it's a loud car !!! Soundproofing is incredibly bad. Gt trim is especially noisy because of the 225 tires width on the 18 inch wheels. If you search on reddit, I am not the only owner complaining about that.
Where's drew kinda disappointed there's no led head lights I heard drew reviewing the interior but then he just gone
Love my Forte EX+
Can U film the 2023 Kia Forte5 GT? Thank you
Just bought a new lxs, it's very large and comfortable, I traded a Miata MX-5 RF.
Does this car get loud? I’ve seen some reviews on that.
11:30 as crazy at it sounds that is a deal killer for me. I can get wireless changing, but have to get the small display to have wireless android connection??? WTF!
Im looking at it because of the manual option
It’s nice, I don’t like the CVT 😂
KIA IVT ain't problematic like other CVTS
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Kia IVT still isn't as good as the legendary Corolla CVT with a physical first gear. As the saying "If you're trying to take out the King, you better not miss!" Corolla is the King of the compact vehicle segment.
@@braetonwilson4296 Kia's IVT is way more reliable than that junk Toyota's CVT. I knew few people who had a corolla with CVT and they don't like it. Toyota is junk and you know that fanboy.
@@maga6319 Kia is more reliable than Toyota? LMAO thanks for the laugh Kia troll! The only fanboy here is you! Corolla CVT's physical first gear is what makes it special and superior. Kia's CVT has no first gear.
@@braetonwilson4296 Yea if you're gonna beat on it, get a Corolla.. if you're looking for a daily, who gives a shit lol.. You must be a Corolla fanboy though, who the hell calls any CVT "Legendary" LMFAO. get a real car if you wanna race people at stop lights like a moron.
Very nice looking car.
Nice but would it kill Kia to upgrade the engine a little?
Its an economy car, with some nice tech and comfort.. you're missing the point at the price.
Super great a
Car super under-rated
It not that small like before I like better than the Elantra
It lacks the blind view monitor camera.
The 2.0NA is a torqueless wonder, and the CVT makes it worse. Definitely needs the 1.6T for enthusiasts.
If you want something really sporty get the GT, it has the 1.6T.. or an actual sporty car. This is an econo box with some nice tech and comfort and great mileage. Why are people trying to make this something it's not?
i drove the 2.0 and was so underwhelmed - i love my 1.6t
Needs full LED headlights standard.
No such thing as a new kia forte under 20k. The daler sticker will say 23. By the time you get otd it will be 26. No dealer just has base trim for msrp. The car market in America is a dystopia just like everything else.
Just make sure there's no hack for stealing the Kia or else you'll find it uninsurable
I would probably buy a Kia K5 Maybe Florida smaller Kia Forte
Cool 😊
I asked for this car in my dealership and it was over 31k final price
Lol, fk that bro.
What's the difference between the LX and LXS?
Corolla has leds, Kia. Stop being cheap!
Corolla looks cheap asf
@@maga6319 your car looks cheap af
@@braetonwilson4296 Funny how you said that when toyota is the one at the rental store for broke people like you. LMFAO
@@maga6319 broke people like me? Is that why the Corolla costs more than the Forte?
@@braetonwilson4296 Broke people can get a corolla kid, even hood people can get one. You're not that bright, aren't you toyota fanboy?
2023 Kia Forte GT-Line!
Better than a Corolla?
Nobody shows when they go sports mode when driving the vehicle 😒
Mmmmmm I'll stick with the Camry thanks.
New Camrys are like 12000 more than this now’. These cars aren’t even in the same class.
Good afternoon
Stop saying - that being said. Makes your video unwatchable.
We will make sure to make immediate changes based on your ridiculous, obscure, nitpicky comment! Thanks!
The transmission is trash in this vehicle always slip can't imagine how it would act with high miles beautiful car cheap but not reliable
Wrong Car! This is GT!! Change the title Dingbat!
The GT-Line and GT are totally different trims...
I really do have a soft spot for these cars but I just can’t trust the brands reliability anymore! 🫤😪