2019 Kia Forte EX - The Affordable Baby Stinger?
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After a very successful launch of the #Kia Stinger sports sedan, Kia is hoping to inject some of that Stinger DNA into the rest of their lineup starting with the company's second best-selling sedan, the #Forte. For 2019, the all-new Forte moves to a new platform that is stronger and safer, gains even more standard tech and safety features, and adopts a smart new intelligent variable transmission that gets up to 35 MPG combined. It all makes for one attractive new sedan that will have no problem standing out in a sea of compact cars.
Hey guys! During filming of this video today, we had mentioned that the Forte was the only non-luxury compact sedan to offer ventilated seats. We forgot about one vehicle, but Volkswagen also offers cooled seats on the all-new 2019 Jetta as well! We apologize for mistake. Thanks for watching, as always! Also, the 2019 Forte is on sale now and Kia says they are on the way to dealers as we speak!
Can't wait to start seeing them pop up on the lot at work. I work for a well known family owned company Ricart so I get to see everything that comes in on the carriers. But I like to watch your in depth reviews before I check them out in person for myself. I'm hoping to trade in my 2016 Altima SV next year for my third brand new car. I've been leaning towards Kia for a while now too. Keep up the good work, your the best automotive journalists I watch for the car reviews.
I was just about to mention that. Lol
Apology accepted but please stop telling us how to start the cars with push button start and stop sayin "to be honest" and "honestly" so much. Its like you are using the phrase as a filler to end a sentence unnecessarily. We know you are an honest guy. Great reviews though.
@@jonesjones7057 dont tell him how to do his reviews. Stop following...
@@bg693 I like his reviews and said as much. It's just a suggestion. I'll keep watching but won't mention it again because his reviews really are excellent. I was just sort of kidding anyway.
This new design is clean, that rear end looks straight audi inspired, kia/Hyundai are coming up. Props to them.
The designer is the same as the one who designed a few audi
Love my Kia! Just purchased a 2019 EX. I agree with you, the CVT, when taking off from a complete stop, is sluggish, but for me that's a small thing compared to all the BIG features and stylings this car has! Couldn't be happier with my first car!
How much was it in total
I have a 2019 forte lxs and I don't feel any sluggish at all. It might be a slow start from stop but very smooth.
hello. I am trying to decide between 2019 Forte EX and 2017 Honda Civic EX. Any suggestions? How has your experience with this car been so far?
@@murtuzarangwala7213
My experience with this car has been fantastic..
Especially with the gas millage of 30 mpg by driving in city alone makes me very very happy..
Jason Hunt put it in sport mode
I don't why I am so addicted to Redline Reviews.
aayan goverski get help
Quality reviews is what RR offers
X2
He's one of the best reviewers out there in my opinion
It's incredible how quickly Kia changed their image
Its like a whole different company.
I still have a 2010 1st gen Koup and it was solid at the time, tightly built, quiet, good sounding... Kia didn't just start yesterday. Granted mine's pretty much the very first model of the "new" Kia.
It looks like someone in Kia said.
"No more cheap Asian brand, we can do this better and still be affordable!"
Not yet
Not really took like ten years
We’re buying our oldest their first new car. We looked at Civics and the Corolla but we may have to visit Kia now.
DAMN... Kia's REALLY been stepping up their game these past few years; thought that Cadenza was pretty neat (either that or I was probably hard for that one lady in the commercial in that black dress) back when they launched that car, but now they're directly competing with the Mazda 3 in terms of sportiness & a demanding presence for the (non luxury) money?!
Schwenda Mazda wins it, I can’t see how this would top it.
Schwenda lmaooo I remember that chick!
its just that Mazdas feel tinny and fragile. (aside from the fact that a long time Mazda salesman told me they were junk)
I agree about the 2019 Cadenza, because Audi requires you to buy the A6 or higher to get that look.
Kia come a long way. Constant improvement across all their vehicles. Such great job.
Not to shabby! I'm quite impressed! Kia definitely is planning on increasing sales numbers and this all-new redesigned 2019 model will definitely draw more attention to the Kia brand. Great review, Sofyan!
I was actually planning on conducting my style of a full review on this vehicle in the next 2 weeks or so. Excellent job, nevertheless!
I like how kia used to copy the design from the 2011 Optima when it first came out but then they changed their look to the stinger but the optima still kept its look
I definitely want this car😩😍😍
Love what kia & Hyundai have become. The new forte looks very nice, however I can't wait for the all new 2019 Mazda 3 which is going to be unveiled this November at the L.A auto show. I'm assuming your going to be their?
Will they have a sedan option for the mazda 3?
@@TeamXXJustin ofcourse they will, but why would you want the sedan over the hatchback?
@@NOFATCHICK1 not big on the hatchback look
@@TeamXXJustin that's understandable I personally love the looks of hatchback's & it being more practical Is just a plus.
Such a beautiful car. I like the Optima, but this is getting my attention...
bring back the koup with this styling!
Agreed
coupe*
@@aayangoverski3437 koup is the way its actually spelled on the car
Steve Vento same
#koup
A CVT that mimics gears. There’s the problem, if they’re gonna put a CVT in it then I personally think it should behave how it’s designed to, not behave like something it isn’t. As a car enthusiast I could actually put up with a CVT if it didn’t act like a traditional automatic transmission.
Just purchased one 2 weeks ago and I'm completely satisfied... yeah it doesnt have the acceleration but it's a fun car to drive and feels smooth.
Didn't realize you had gotten engaged recently, Sofyan.
As always, wonderful review, and congratulations on the engagement! Cheers from a long-time fan.
For some reason I prefer to watch your reviews of cars over most like how you explain things keep up the great videos guys!!
Love your reviews. Turned in my mazda 3 and got the forte gt manual. Couldn't be happier. You need to drive one.
I test drove this Stinger. Manager is a friend and he lend me a loaner to keep for a weekend. After a weekend I can tell you these 2 things. Most annoying thing is front seats are uncomfortable. It feels like you are sitting on a bench. After about 20 mins of time in the seat you start feeling your back and hips are being annoyed. And lastly anybody who sat in the back seat complained loud road noise. And those are big no for me. I was considering this for my friend who is looking to commute about 50km one way to work. But instead went with 2019 Civic LX.
@Grieg Ragen
My friend I really wanted to buy a Kia Stinger. I actually sold my 17 Maxima for it. But when reality hit I realized it's not the right car. And yes road noise makes a lot of difference. It's a background noise that annoying and ruins the whole experience. I write these reviews because I was extremely disappointed. And lastly which car you see on a road in full size sedans? It's rare occasion you see Kia Stinger given their price and horsepower. Where as Nissan Maxima is the only full size sedan which out sells all full size sedans combined. Do some real world research. Cheers
Wow! Kia did a great job on this one.. and it does best the Elantra this time..
I bought a 2018 Forte and I tell you for this little engine and car it's fun fun fun. Put it Sport mode and go with big grin on my face. Price is very reasonable, under $15K for new one. As far as power, eh, for it's size it's pretty good and I don't have to worry about my 19 year old daughter killing herself in it since she's the main driver.
I’d like to see a fully loaded Forte vs a similarly priced Mercedes A-Class. I feel like the forte could punch above it’s class. Especially when they drop a sport version with the turbo 4 and DCT.
Isaiah Martinez the Turbo version can smoke the A class.
I love your videos Redline Reviews. I made all of my other accounts subscribed to you! Keep it up and I'll see you and your team shine in the future!
There he goes baggin on the Elantra again 😂
Those turning light in the back is lit!
Stfu
Aishik Ashraf no
First of all, congratulations on your engagement, Sofyan! I have been slacking for a while on your videos and this is the first I've seen since I saw your announcement on IG. Anyways, word down the street is Kia is coming out with a warmed over version of this, similar to the Elantra Sport. That should be pretty interesting and probably the only Kia we can get moving forward with a manual, excluding the Rio.
@dylandetails - not surprised he chose a white guy.
Got mine 6 months ago in the EX fire orange and I've had 2 koups before and I like mine except it didnt come with the software for remote start and no foldable auto mirrors are annoying but overall the mileage u get is sensational. Alot of tech I've shut off like lane centering etc but good amount of features. I love mine actually just missing a cpl extra pieces that wouldve made it perfect
Can you do a review on horn in alarm for this car
Its very basic on both it's a horn that sounds like it should even though I dont lean on it and the alarm is very basic built in to the key fob
Thinking of getting this over Corolla because of the cheaper price, but Corollas so damn reliable.
I really want this car now. I always loved kia forte line up. Reminds me of audi somehow.
Thanks Sofyan for the review. I mentioned earlier on IG I was gonna wait until your review to make my decision, and I've made mine now lol keep it up fam
I hate when car makers say they made the car "one inch wider" or "one inch longer" like it makes the car look any different😒
Transmission and engine is the only thing I'm concerned about. It's on my list, but not too high up.
If they gave the Forte EX heated rear seats it probably wouldn't offer ventilated/ cooled front seats. They basically want you to upsize to a Optima/ K5 EX to get heated & cooled front seats, heated rear seats, & heated steering wheel
There is nothing about this car that reminds me of the Stinger.
TheLifeOnHigh the badge maybe? Lol
You must be blind
It’s stinger inspired, not mimicked.
First thing I thought when I saw this vehicle was it's a tiny stinger. The grill gives it away
It's styling cues, of course the cars don't really compare but yes, the sloped "liftback" rear, the more agressive nose and lights, the rear LED taillights, vents inside, the shifter area. You can see the Stinger is their "halo" car and little things are trickling down.
And I been watching your videos since I’m been 7 and I’m 12 to you went a long way you remember you had a Honda Fit and now you have a Porsche Gts
The question is whether or not Kia fine-tuned that rear torsion beam to make a bit softer vs. the Elantra? I rented a new Elantra for a 600 mile roundtrip drive and found it way too jarring over broken concrete pavement. I have a 2018 Kia Rio hatchback, and despite the rear torsion beam, it actually handles broken pavement and roadway imperfections reasonably well. Sadly, I didn't have the same experience with the Elantra.
Everything else about this car seems perfectly fine...the underpowered engine probably won't bother the type of buyer Kia is trying to appeal towards...which is someone who merely wants decent acceleration for their commute.
If the Toyota Corolla 2020 model is priced competitively, it will probably redefine the
standard in this category.
Naw Kia has them in the Scope.
That back seat has good room for short people.
Outside looks nice. Inside like a Prius
Yay my favorite TH-cam channel! I'm near Pittsburgh too haha
I do like that interior very much. Needs more power and a 5th door like the Stinger.
KIA needs to fire whoever's decision was to design the turn signal lights on the back like that.
Tru especially them being halogens
@@chicken4967 you realise, by being halogen you don't need to replace a $500 component, just $5.
LEDs look nice, but they DO go out, and when they are used for something like the turn signal you have to replace it and it costs a lot of money.
Very disappointed in the "IVT" decision. Also very surprised that it's missing power folding mirrors, memory seats and heated wheel! Like wtf the last gen had those features for years
Free trip to Pittsburgh?? HOT DAMN
Review a 2020 kia forte gt! That's the real baby stinger
CVT’s are becoming harder to evade. I am curious that if the mimicking shifts in this CVT is just that or is the car actually going through the motions as if it were an actual traditional automatic? Away from that the car is attractive.
Side note: the 2019 Jetta also offers cooled seats on the SEL Premium!
Great review as always Sofyan!
Strange, I have a 2017 Forte and it has Power folding mirrors, memory seats, heated steering wheel and rear heated seats. Matter of fact the last 3 points was the reason I went with that over the competitor being in Canada. Honestly other than the exterior and the adjustment to the drive modes on the infotainment wouldn't be an upgrade imo. Still love Kia though.
I am downmarket but my 2017 Cerato is a great fo me , no problems.
I wanted this in 2014 a little far fetched now
Saw it person, the profile, especially the rear and side reminds me of the old Audi A4
All yall Honder haters in here need to respect KIA! we doing thangs now . stop being pressed that honder is making ugly cars and kia is makin sexy ass desirable cars
I don't know about all that piano black outside... but otherwise great looking :)
I can't wait to see what Kia does with the Soul.
I love your reviews but I really wish you'd stop shooting in wide angle for the exterior shots.
The car is fine. most of these cars will be sold on the base model. cvt's are all trying to copy automatic transmissions.and most 2 litre engines you will find have very similar outputs.
That is way cooler than his brother the elantra
Hi Kia forte fans out there just an FWI if you're interested I have a 2017 Kia forte with the 6 spend manual I'm getting 44 MPG highway that's from driving from VA to PA on I-81 north my secret to my great MPG is simply THIS.... I have an injen cold air intake not a short ram intake but an actual full length cold and intake and I use BP gasoline middle grade gas 89 octane and if you're wondering the cold air intake will not avoid your manufacturer warranty I talked to Kia about that also I was doing 80 mph the whole time getting 44 MPG my sticker on the car when I bought it brand new only ratted my car at 35 MPG highway hope THIS helps all of you who are interested in a Kia forte good luck to all of you best of wishes
PITTSBURGHHHHH!!!!!!! hope you had a good time here ya jagoff! ;)
I thought the stinger wasnt selling but got good reviews.
Sluggish? I own this car and for its size, it moves very quickly not what you saying and the gas mileage is awesome!
There's a 1.6T with a DCT coming next year
I would be interested in the SX, especially since I have a 15 Forte SX Koup
To bad they killed the koup. :/
Was so tempted to get this car because of this review but the cvt broke my heart and I said no
Great review!! Thank you!
I am sorry but if you park a Hyundai Ekantea sport next to this car in that optional blue color I don't see how you think that it looks better than it.
I don’t know why but these video always have me entertained.
He does a great job delivering the information in a smooth concise way. No extra Fluff lol.
That interior though...... Seriously nice, good job Kia.
I have one and that's the first thing everyone comments on
Damn, Kia has come a long way. This thing looks luxury car.
just look like...
HAHAHAHAHAH "luxury" good god you have low standards if you think this is luxury
@@Scypher0th Hahahahahaha. Good god you have a reading comprehension disability.
@@glenvictor028 it's not luxury but damn it has a lot for the price you buy. I mean come on some luxury cars dont have wireless charging/back ac vents/android auto & apple CarPlay. Sure performance wise it's not great. But it does give a lot for the price
Yes. Yes they have.
Those four spokes headlights looks like that fairy sprite from the Legend Of Zelda games. Hahaha *”Hey! Listen”*
haha I know what you mean
NAVI!!
Uh oh look at sofyan rocking that big ring on his left hand. I guess his dude and him got married! Congrats bro-
Hei Nu Chung Not married yet, just engaged! But thank you ☺️
Hei Nu Chung I always suspected, that he may like dudes. Well congrats.
congrats!
Redline Reviews good for you dude! I always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!
cdcruizer05 same, i could kinda tell by the way he dressed and talked
I have an older basic model bought in 2014. Still alive and kicking with 200K odometer. Can kick 215kph under 50 degrees celsius highway in Saudi Arabia. They are called Cerato in MENA region.
The Forte is the best in this class for sure, certainly feels more refined than a Corolla or Civic, looks better too, will probably last just as long.
WILL NOT LAST AS LONG!
@@mustardpikachu3597 Yes it will...maybe longer.
@@mustardpikachu3597 10 year warranty clown lol
@@mustardpikachu3597 any car can. Just as long as you take care of it and repair whatever is wrong with it And keeping Fluids in check. Not very difficult when you have the internet you can learn
This is so damn funny. There were people 10 years ago who drove Ford and Chevy. They said they would not own a Kia. Those same people can't buy a Ford or Chevy 4 door car.
The Kia Forte looks good at all angles!
I love that steering wheel, it's so beautiful. Okay I'm sold. This is my next car.
Kia you were knocking it outta the park until........CVT
I agree, this is a great-looking car but as soon as I heard CVT and manual only available on the base model, I lost any interest that I had in it. Hopefully, the SX will get a manual option.
There's a 1.6T with a DCT coming next year
Cvts are now and the future. Toyota solved the standstill to acceleration with their geared to cvt transmission. Unless you wanna row your own gears in heavy traffic. Lol
CVTs are pretty standard for cars in this class. A DCT would be nice, but they would add to the cost and 90% of the people buying these cars aren't going to care. DCTs also have their own issues with around town driving. I'm not a fan of CVTs in crossovers or larger sedans, but for these little compact cars, they serve their purpose. My girl has a Civic with a CVT and it's not that bad for what it is.
@@whosdondada CVTs are much more reliable than DCTs.
If KIA was trying to make an affordable version of the Stinger, why the hell did they put a CVT in it?!? 😫🤦♂️
Mpg lol
unlike the stinger you can also get it with a manual :)
I just leased the S model of the Forte. I really like it! It feels like a very solid car and the CVT is quite responsive and quick. Good job to Kia for making a great daily driver! I heard that the CVT has a metal chain instead of rubber. I wonder how long it will last and the reliability.
They usually have metal belts... Some are a chain-like design and some a slinky-like design, but both metal.
I’m blown away by how Kia has progressed, and also admittedly embarrassed by my past cynicism.
Persona anecdote: I drove a 3 series BMW back when I met my now wife, who’s family all drove Kias. I came from a family who were all pretentious about what they drove. At the time she drove a Kia Soul, and I remember scoffing at it like an asshole.
That little thing took us everywhere, was with us during some really tough times. The BMW was pretty quick to go when misfortune struck, but that Kia stayed. Terrific car in ever sense. It humbled me, and I learned to try and look past my prejudices and not judge a book by its cover.
Kia and hyundai are the fast growing companies out there and their quality is getting much much better. Best warranty in the business as well
It humbled you? Wow, high borm dude who can't keep a mere 3 series.
In Korea who gives a damn if they copied, it’s an incredible car, just like a lot of their cars today. Hell, the other day I saw a Forte and was genuinely suprised at how good they look.
In Korea obviously people don’t, if they did, the Stinger wouldn’t get the praise it does. Rather Kia “copy someone,” and make a good car, then do their own thing and make a shit one. No one gives a damn, I promise you, except maybe BMW, but it doesn’t matter if they care or not.
In Korea I don’t see how they’re copying anyway. Making a Performance Sedan isn’t copying.
People really like this car. I live in Georgia and I see people driving these cars everywhere. They are much more popular than the Mazada 3. Maybe because they are more affordable. I looked at the new Mazada3 hatchback and the were asking 29k for that thing, too expensive for a Mazda. I rather go with the Kia.
Mazda is actually classy. Kia is gay
TechGuy322 hace you seen the telluride sx? now tell me kia is gay.
I did not know cars had a sexual preference.
@@bh2155 Kia is gay, and if you drive one you're homosexual as well.
@@REALBanannaman I don't see a difference in Mazda or Kia there cars look all the same. As someone else mentioned the Kia Telluride looks more masculine than anything Mazda has. I guess every one is entitled to their opinion.
Great work! Would love to see a review of the 2020 Kia Forte GT when you get the chance.
Boy , this transmission is a piece of shit. Why fix it if it ain't broken Why Oh Why !!!
Fuel mileage.
That's the problem most of kia cars transmission and air-condition.
@@JTube571 You could get better fuel efficiency if they weren't so misguided set on mimicking gear shifts.
+RS1 If it mimics gear shifts, it's not going to get better mileage than a traditional automatic would be slightly worse than a DCT. Most CVTs (including this one I believe) still have torque converters which are the driving reason automatics used to get worse economy than manuals. The only way a CVT does better than an 8-speed automatic is to be truly continuous (or very nearly so because a chain drive will have to move in definite, but tiny, increments) and/or use a clutch instead of a torque converter.
@RS1 The CVT could be made better than the auto was, but if it is simulating 8 gars (as it is), it's not because of it being a CVT that they get better mileage. Also, please don't compare good autos to the one in the Cruze, despite inventing the automatic transmission, GM's 6 speed auto is absolutely terrible. I'd give more credit to the Atkinson engine and reduced weight for Kia's better mileage over last generation. As for autos doing better than manuals, it's not inherent to the tech, it's because designers of manuals haven't figured out to make 6th and 5th very low ratios like they do in autos, if they did that then manuals would do slightly better than 6-speed autos again.
Waiting for the SX.....
Fantastic review. Really well balanced covering fun to drive factor, comfort, features etc.
I am deciding between Mazda 3, Kia Forte 2019, Fort Focus, Volkswagen Jetta, and Chevy Cruise. What would you recommend and why in the same trim levels?
Kia forte, I have one its amazing
I don't like how these cars are getting bigger and bigger every generation. Compacts today are midsized from the 90's.
LaBounti and midsized now is like full size in the 90s. There use to actually be a difference between the civic and accord.now they are dead copies of eachother. Just one is a more powerful engine and space.
LaBounti Yup, that’s one of the reasons I’m looking at 1980s and 1990s cars and the smallest size of today’s models. The current Honda Fit is I think larger than the original Civic, which is nuts.
Armando Sturzenegger Eh... I don't see how me not buying something changes my view of a Fact. My next car is going to be a Q50, a bigger car than this....
LaBounti Q50 is awesome
Just got my Sport. love it.
I bought this same model, the EX Launch Edition in 2019. This car had been one of the best automobiles I have ever bought.
I've had it since August of 2019 and have already clocked in 75k miles due to the nature of my work, and there hasn't been a single issue (knock in wood).
Also, mpg is great on this car. 95% of miles are on the highway and I'm at 35.7 mpg since I drove it off the lot.
My record is 45.2 mpg on the Expressway doing 60mph in a 55mph.
I've had people mistake my car for an Acura and even a Lexus a few times.
My choice remains the Hyundai Elantra, specifically, the Value Edition.
I love the look of LED headlights with Halogen fog lights! Toyota does that and I'm glad KIA is doing it on this car!
Damn You got this one quick..Do you know if they’re going to make a turbo trim??
Kia doesn’t comment on future content but it is coming.
Kia doesn't, Sofyan does.
There was a performance version spied so one is coming
They said they're dumping the SX "name" but its unnamed replacement is coming.
The Forte GT has turbo
No leather arm rest was a smart choice. Not practical, arm sweats & stitching stains fast. Hard plastic is good choice
Kia really stepping up I had a 2014 Kia Forte Ex until someone hit me from behind and totally out. Was a great car on gas.
13:03, another 2019 Forte. Probably either a media drive (a good chance it's not a media drive), or people are getting excited about the all new Forte.
It's a media event. He says that ant the beginning of the video. ;)
I weigh about 210lbs and My '19 Forte LXS does 0-60 in (consistently) 7-8 seconds.
Nice looking car but that renamed CVT tranny sounds horriable and no power. Thats a bad combo.
Cars like this, the Chevy Bolt, and the previous generation QX-50 that have turn signal lights on the rear bumper might be unique but sort of stupid (I know Audi SUV’s and Mini’s have them as well. But they are used as backup not the main light). As soon as you get rear-ended the chances of your turn signals malfunctioning would be greatly higher. There’s a reason why rear lights do not go into the bumper anymore.
Blows my mind people gripe about rear heated seats on a economy Kia nowadays