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.
@@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
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!
@@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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
I bought this car today (EX Launch) and I could not be happier! SO MUCH STUFF for the price point! It STEERS ITSELF on the highway with the Lane Assist on! And, it's fast enough. It's not a god damn Ferrari. Wonderful value, and it looks SHARP!
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?!
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!
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....
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.
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.
thanks for briefly comparing the two CVTs (Toyota Corolla Hatchback and this Kia Forte). From the reviews, it does seem like these are the two best CVTs in class so far. Everyone who drives it comments on their immediate responsiveness. A welcomed improvement to CVT tech.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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?
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.
@@okochaten Holding up great! I now have 158k miles on it and still running like new. Also, my overall mpg since I drove it off the lot has increased to 36.6
The lease on my Focus is up in June and I'm seriously considering a Forte. This video just made the decision for me - so informative. Thanks so much for this video!
Didn't realize you had gotten engaged recently, Sofyan. As always, wonderful review, and congratulations on the engagement! Cheers from a long-time fan.
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.
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.
First off, congratulations, Sofyan! Very happy for you!! Now on to the car. I actually like the exterior of the vehicle. The taillights and LED running lights in the front make it look premium. The interior looks good but for some reason it seemed plain to me. Idk if it was the layout but it didn’t capture me. CVT...love it or hate it it’s here to stay. Now it’s just a battle of who does it better and who gets it closer to the feel of a step-gear transmission. Either way great review and congrats again! 💍🍾🙌🏽
Jason M. And I can agree with that! I should’ve been more concise. The plain aspects, for me, revolve around the center stack and gauge cluster. Everything else is well done and I like that they have those air vents from the Stinger.
I felt a big difference from normal and sport drive mode on my friends rental 2019 KIA Forte. The "shifts" were very quick, and the response was greatly increased. Surprised you didn't feel it.
@@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
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.
@Steve Vento Exactly if it doesn't disappoint in driveability it will disappoint with regards to reliability. The manufacturers are NOT listening to what the customer ACTUALLY wants in this regard. It will hurt their sales.
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.
I like how quick the back up cam comes on, I had a 2018 Chevy Equinox as a rental and I never even bothered to look at the back up cam because there was a 2-3 second delay between when you put it in reverse and when the camera came on. The same for when putting it in drive, it stayed on for 2-3 seconds before shutting off.
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.
So impressed with KIA lately. They are making it there mission to be the sporty brand out of the bunch. I am so excited for the redesign of the Optima in 2 years as well as the Sorento!!
Gotta say Kia and Hyundai are knocking out of the park. This is easily on par with the focus/jetta/cruze/3. Still a little behind the Corolla/Civic though. But hey, if you told me 5 years ago that the Korean car companies would be serious competition to the non Toyota/Honda compacts It needs the 1.6 turbo from the soul/veloster to be an optimal daily driver
I have driven all of them except obviously the new Forte. I would say the Sentra and Corolla are the worst in the class the Civic I just didn't like driving it just didn't feel right. The Elantra drove nicely and the New jetta drove nice but not really high on the looks. We had a mazda 3 Grand Touring that we just traded in for a fully loaded Kia Niro it is my wife's car. The Mazda had a nice interior and power but the ride quality was to sporty for long drives and wife wanted a hybrid. I would say for a Daily driver I would take the Hyundai, Kia or the Jetta or Golf if you want a hatchback.
I have owned 4 new Kia's now ranging from Souls to Fortes. All have been wonderful and I can't picture myself going with any other manufacture. Granted I have had the 6 speed auto in every single one that has been a great transmission so time will tell with the new CVI trans. I'm not going to bash it because this is Kia's version and it might not be the junk CVT's we are used to seeing. But I wouldn't get the 2019 until a few years pass to see how good that CVI really is. BTW I LOVE that red!
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.
I remember when Kia first came to the USA theyvwrre cheap mode of transportation and pretty much throw away cars once the repairs added up. Now they've really stepped up their games I would actually consider buying one now.
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?
Great review...But I wonder why reviewer's talk about cars in this class being sluggish as if that's a negative...it's a fricking compact not a race car. I have a 2016 that has been a pleasure to drive. I'm a courier and I have 191,400 miles on it and so far with no issues whatsoever. I change the oil and put gas in it...I'm definitely trading up...This video gave me the little push I needed..
+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.
12:45 mark, "A lot of people are actually probably purchasing these vehicles as their first brand new car..." Why "first"? I have owned a dozen cars in my life, some were new, but I would gladly buy a new car like this one. I have no need for an SUV, and no need for a mid-size or large sedan, to say nothing of a pickup truck. We all need to reflect a bit more about what our needs really are, and maybe try to consume a little less. Anyway, thanks Sofyan for this great video, very well done and informative as always.
The forte is just a better car than the refreshed elantra. Styling looks better , interior has better quality , most likely will have the edge in driving dynamics , and space is better. The only reason really to get the elantra is if you don't want a cvt.
Drove a new rental forte19 in sport mode for around 300 miles, could not identify that it was a CVT, until I saw your review. CVTs have been really improving over time. Steering feel was also precise in sport mode.
I would say, the exterior looks so good, I just wish they did something else with the interior, what I meant by that is the center console area, it just so old school, I like how the mazda 3 and the civic center console look better. They rise it up and get rid of the hand break. Otherwise the dash look nice. I also hope they increase the power a little bit.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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’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.
I love that steering wheel, it's so beautiful. Okay I'm sold. This is my next car.
The Kia Forte looks good at all angles!
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
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.
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.
Just bought this car!! Got it in black with a two tone interior of black and grey. So far such a good car for It’s price!
Kia come a long way. Constant improvement across all their vehicles. Such great job.
I bought this car today (EX Launch) and I could not be happier! SO MUCH STUFF for the price point! It STEERS ITSELF on the highway with the Lane Assist on! And, it's fast enough. It's not a god damn Ferrari. Wonderful value, and it looks SHARP!
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!
I'm currently driving one as a rental and I got to say, I'm quite impressed with it. I never liked or cared for Kia until it changed my mind.
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!!
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.
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!
Blows my mind people gripe about rear heated seats on a economy Kia nowadays
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.
Redline Reviews, Alex on Autos, and StraightPipe are my favorite car review channels
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.
I love car review videos. You have quickly become my number one guy!
Great work! Would love to see a review of the 2020 Kia Forte GT when you get the chance.
thanks for briefly comparing the two CVTs (Toyota Corolla Hatchback and this Kia Forte). From the reviews, it does seem like these are the two best CVTs in class so far. Everyone who drives it comments on their immediate responsiveness. A welcomed improvement to CVT tech.
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.
The rear is actually gorgeous. I can't believe it's a forte, every time I see one.
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.
This is a great choice among its competitors in this segment for "my first car" buyers. Great technology, interior, and looks.
I definitely want this car😩😍😍
Damn, the EX is way better than the one I have. Wow
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.
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
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.
Love your reviews. Turned in my mazda 3 and got the forte gt manual. Couldn't be happier. You need to drive one.
bring back the koup with this styling!
Agreed
coupe*
@@aayangoverski3437 koup is the way its actually spelled on the car
Steve Vento same
#koup
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.
How is it holding up?
@@okochaten Holding up great! I now have 158k miles on it and still running like new.
Also, my overall mpg since I drove it off the lot has increased to 36.6
Fantastic review. Really well balanced covering fun to drive factor, comfort, features etc.
The lease on my Focus is up in June and I'm seriously considering a Forte. This video just made the decision for me - so informative. Thanks so much for this video!
Such a beautiful car. I like the Optima, but this is getting my attention...
Didn't realize you had gotten engaged recently, Sofyan.
As always, wonderful review, and congratulations on the engagement! Cheers from a long-time fan.
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!
For some reason I prefer to watch your reviews of cars over most like how you explain things keep up the great videos guys!!
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
First off, congratulations, Sofyan! Very happy for you!!
Now on to the car. I actually like the exterior of the vehicle. The taillights and LED running lights in the front make it look premium. The interior looks good but for some reason it seemed plain to me. Idk if it was the layout but it didn’t capture me. CVT...love it or hate it it’s here to stay. Now it’s just a battle of who does it better and who gets it closer to the feel of a step-gear transmission.
Either way great review and congrats again! 💍🍾🙌🏽
I think the interior is the best looking in the segment.
Jason M. And I can agree with that! I should’ve been more concise. The plain aspects, for me, revolve around the center stack and gauge cluster. Everything else is well done and I like that they have those air vents from the Stinger.
I felt a big difference from normal and sport drive mode on my friends rental 2019 KIA Forte. The "shifts" were very quick, and the response was greatly increased. Surprised you didn't feel it.
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
@@mustardpikachu3597lol… 5 years later and yes… you won. 😂😂 Jared’s comment aged like 5 yr old cheddar.
Young brother, your reviews are simply the best. Another job well done. Safe travels.
Waiting for the SX.....
I’m impressed with this style of CVT. Can’t wait to test it myself
There he goes baggin on the Elantra again 😂
I have had my 2019 Kia for a year. Very positive experience thus far. Highly recommend if you need a reliable daily driver!
We’re buying our oldest their first new car. We looked at Civics and the Corolla but we may have to visit Kia now.
I would love to see this car with the 2.0l turbo and awd system from the Stinger with torque vectoring. It would be a real blast to drive imo
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.
This is a great review! Please do a review of the 2020 Kia Forte GT when it is available! Much appreciated!
I've got one (in Austrslia) . You won't believe how good it is.
Much better looking than the refreshed 2019 elantra. Hope the chain cvt doesnt disappoint!
The new Elantra wouldn't look half bad if it weren't for the stupidly over-aggressive/styled headlights.
I like the rear end of the Elantra, that front end is incredibly polarizing though.
TELL ME that the 2019 Elantra isn’t copying audis S5/A5 man they fucked up that design
@Steve Vento
Exactly if it doesn't disappoint in driveability it will disappoint
with regards to reliability. The manufacturers are NOT listening to what the customer ACTUALLY wants in this regard. It will hurt their sales.
Kia has been stepping it up lately
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 like how quick the back up cam comes on, I had a 2018 Chevy Equinox as a rental and I never even bothered to look at the back up cam because there was a 2-3 second delay between when you put it in reverse and when the camera came on. The same for when putting it in drive, it stayed on for 2-3 seconds before shutting off.
Wow! Kia did a great job on this one.. and it does best the Elantra this time..
I like your review style a lot more than others great video and a good focus on things people actually wanna see
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.
So impressed with KIA lately. They are making it there mission to be the sporty brand out of the bunch. I am so excited for the redesign of the Optima in 2 years as well as the Sorento!!
The Redline community is lit!
Kia is amazing nowadays
Gotta say Kia and Hyundai are knocking out of the park. This is easily on par with the focus/jetta/cruze/3. Still a little behind the Corolla/Civic though. But hey, if you told me 5 years ago that the Korean car companies would be serious competition to the non Toyota/Honda compacts
It needs the 1.6 turbo from the soul/veloster to be an optimal daily driver
Built quality, luxury wise? Mazda 3 all the way and now the Koreans are tickling its butt. Although Mazda is putting out a new Mazda 3 soon.
I have driven all of them except obviously the new Forte. I would say the Sentra and Corolla are the worst in the class the Civic I just didn't like driving it just didn't feel right. The Elantra drove nicely and the New jetta drove nice but not really high on the looks. We had a mazda 3 Grand Touring that we just traded in for a fully loaded Kia Niro it is my wife's car. The Mazda had a nice interior and power but the ride quality was to sporty for long drives and wife wanted a hybrid. I would say for a Daily driver I would take the Hyundai, Kia or the Jetta or Golf if you want a hatchback.
I have owned 4 new Kia's now ranging from Souls to Fortes. All have been wonderful and I can't picture myself going with any other manufacture. Granted I have had the 6 speed auto in every single one that has been a great transmission so time will tell with the new CVI trans. I'm not going to bash it because this is Kia's version and it might not be the junk CVT's we are used to seeing. But I wouldn't get the 2019 until a few years pass to see how good that CVI really is. BTW I LOVE that red!
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.
I remember when Kia first came to the USA theyvwrre cheap mode of transportation and pretty much throw away cars once the repairs added up. Now they've really stepped up their games I would actually consider buying one now.
Pretty awesome looking. Wonder if the S will look any different and will have actual sportyness.
This was an amazing review. Covered everything. Thank you!
Those turning light in the back is lit!
Stfu
Aishik Ashraf no
I love that IVT transmission from Hyundai and Kia. It is quite responsive and smooth.
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
Great review...But I wonder why reviewer's talk about cars in this class being sluggish as if that's a negative...it's a fricking compact not a race car. I have a 2016 that has been a pleasure to drive. I'm a courier and I have 191,400 miles on it and so far with no issues whatsoever. I change the oil and put gas in it...I'm definitely trading up...This video gave me the little push I needed..
My choice remains the Hyundai Elantra, specifically, the Value Edition.
your reviews are so awesome, I watch every one of them
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
Always great review from you! From start to end I enjoyed watching it. Great car for the price and I’m gonna get one. 👍🏻
Good job on the vid!
Please find a way to review the Kia Forte GT ... I'd like to see how it compares to the Civic SI. Thanks!
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.
12:45 mark, "A lot of people are actually probably purchasing these vehicles as their first brand new car..." Why "first"? I have owned a dozen cars in my life, some were new, but I would gladly buy a new car like this one. I have no need for an SUV, and no need for a mid-size or large sedan, to say nothing of a pickup truck. We all need to reflect a bit more about what our needs really are, and maybe try to consume a little less. Anyway, thanks Sofyan for this great video, very well done and informative as always.
The forte is just a better car than the refreshed elantra. Styling looks better , interior has better quality , most likely will have the edge in driving dynamics , and space is better. The only reason really to get the elantra is if you don't want a cvt.
Drove a new rental forte19 in sport mode for around 300 miles, could not identify that it was a CVT, until I saw your review. CVTs have been really improving over time. Steering feel was also precise in sport mode.
How was the gas mileage? I'm considering getting a 2019 Kia Forte LXS.
CVT ...??? You just screwed up,a perfectly well designed car Kia!
Best review channel ever I'm a huge fan awesome work as always unbiased and straight forward👍
The 2019 Forte is a nice Mid-sized vehicle.
@John J not really compact anymore and could come with a hatchback or coupe
@John J they can market it whatever they want but the Forte is almost bigger than an Accord from 10 years ago.
@John J yes, everything got bigger ....
Doesn't matter how big it is, it's still in the compact class. Mid size is Accord, Camry, Altima.
@@JTube571 .... yes, it doesn't matter. It just a name.
You make great videos and that’s on reason I subscribe and the second because you go in detail with the cars.When is the first auto show?
First auto show of the season will be LA in Nov! We'll be there :)
I would say, the exterior looks so good, I just wish they did something else with the interior, what I meant by that is the center console area, it just so old school, I like how the mazda 3 and the civic center console look better. They rise it up and get rid of the hand break. Otherwise the dash look nice. I also hope they increase the power a little bit.
Ever heard of cost cutting?
Great review, and good job giving credit to kia for continuing to improve their vehicles.
Nice. Now I can make use of the trunk and place an extra body in there.
It would be pretty interesting to see a hatchback version of this, I think it'd look pretty good