Two things have developed in the last decade: The compact segment has finally spawned vehicles we want to drive and Kia is no longer an automotive punchline. So why, when listing off top-notch C-segment vehicles like the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, Volkswagen Jetta, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra, does the Kia Forte rarely make the cut? It's packing everything compact buyers are looking for, including a fuel efficient drivetrain and loads of tech and amenities that used to be reserved for far pricier models – just like the rest of the pack. What's more, it's available in ... Read More

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2011 Kia Forte 5-Door 1315497420

Two things have developed in the last decade: The compact segment has finally spawned vehicles we want to drive and Kia is no longer an automotive punchline. So why, when listing off top-notch C-segment vehicles like the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, Volkswagen Jetta, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra, does the Kia Forte rarely make the cut? It's packing ...
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Review: 2011 Kia Forte Koup SX 1262361360

Forte Koup packs excitement and style from $22,295 Up-level Forte Koup an affordable, exciting sports car Used to be that owning an exciting and stylish sports coupe meant taking a hit where affordability and practicality were concerned-but Kia's out to change that perception in a big way. The Korean automaker's Forte Koup SX, priced from $22,995 ...
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Review: 2010 Kia Forte continues string of hits from South Korea 1256908080

It's not that there was much wrong with the Forte's predecessor. In fact, the last time we drove a Kia Spectra, we walked away wondering if anything more might be overkill. The Spectra was good but tended to blend in with a crowd, and Kia's not into playing the role of wallflower anymore. In contrast, the Forte boldly saunters into the middle of the dance ...