Its meant to be a practical. Its not an all out sports car. The engine has a throaty growl. What a tool. They stalled it? Nice. Try learing before driving a manual. I test drove a manual hauled ass and didnt stall it wasnt even close.
how well does this car hold up for miles wise? I heard the transmission after 40,000 miles goes really bad. Is that true? and overall is it a reliable car?
This guy is such a critic! its low in the back of course, its sleak as what he said, and its noisey too, isn't that couple of many reasons why you buy a sports car ??
the forte koup came out of nowhere and its starting out hell a lot better than than its competitors. It has a more powerful engine than its competitors too. Besides the fact that the Civic Si has more torque, it doesn't matter, power & torque must be balanced the power.The civic si will run quickly in 0-60 but,thats where it suck
@Derrick021594 I think you've got it backwards there buddy. The Civic Si has like no torque. It has 197 hp but the torque is somewhere low in the 130s, which is why I don't like it. You HAVE to rev it high to get power out of it. My base sentra almost has the same torque as the civic. The Forte definitely beats the Civic in torque
what i hate about reviews are them comparing econo boxes like these sedans to sportscars? wtf these things even civic si's and golf gti's are nowhere near sportscars. come one get real people!
I'm 6'2 and I fit fine in the back seat. Your review seems kind of bias. After test driving the civic coup, forte koup and scion t.c., the Forte had the most responsive steering, best visibility and quietest ride. The only complaint I really agree with is the bumpy ride.
KIA could have done a lot better. The engine is rubbish (seriously, I can't imagine that somebody would still buy a 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine into a sporty coupe while not having a decent amount of power and torque), and it looks like the clutch and gearbox aren't great either. This car is literally begging for a 2.0 Turbo with something north of 200 hp.
I drive a 2006 Acura TL, I test drove this for my fiance. She and I loved it. We are both car people and drive hard. This car handles well, is very peppy, comfortable and great interior. It really puts honda civic and toyota corolla to shame, as they use really poor materials, give you no features and just don't feel as solid. I have always been a honda guy but this made me change my mind...check it out, you won't be disapointed!
Honda just swept the 2011 JD POWER initial quality award in 7 vehicle segments and was the number 2 brand- behind Lexus overall, with Acura being in third place. Try that with a Kia - well below the industry average.
what do you mean by "the competition" just say the damn civic or corolla.
danshuynh 3 weeks ago
I'd take a C63 AMG coupe
mitchellongwei 2 months ago
@mitchellongwei seriously? No shit.. the two don't even compare
techdude6693 2 months ago 2
Its meant to be a practical. Its not an all out sports car. The engine has a throaty growl. What a tool. They stalled it? Nice. Try learing before driving a manual. I test drove a manual hauled ass and didnt stall it wasnt even close.
sonicthehedgehogca 4 months ago
this guy is annoying as hell.
the1end1starts1now 4 months ago
This car looks like it could be in Transformers movies lol
Disawat 4 months ago
why did that girl looks so scared in the backseat?! LOL
hevvye 5 months ago 2
how much is that spoiler add on and mood glow speakers.
banditoxviii 7 months ago
@banditoxviii the spoiler is $400 I think and the speakers are standard
techdude6693 6 months ago
a small backseat in an economy coupe??? NO WAY! I'm shocked ;-)
It's a really nice car
Mrjmoyer78 8 months ago
i like the speakers with the lights :D
jamali99 8 months ago
This review is terrible, this guy sucks
mean98neon 9 months ago
how well does this car hold up for miles wise? I heard the transmission after 40,000 miles goes really bad. Is that true? and overall is it a reliable car?
ox092 9 months ago
i hope kia keeps this car and continuously make improvements i bet this will be a real killer after some years
crimsoninred 10 months ago
THe corsa blue is amazing!
shawnspeed3 11 months ago
This guy is such a critic! its low in the back of course, its sleak as what he said, and its noisey too, isn't that couple of many reasons why you buy a sports car ??
the forte koup came out of nowhere and its starting out hell a lot better than than its competitors. It has a more powerful engine than its competitors too. Besides the fact that the Civic Si has more torque, it doesn't matter, power & torque must be balanced the power.The civic si will run quickly in 0-60 but,thats where it suck
Derrick021594 1 year ago
@Derrick021594 I think you've got it backwards there buddy. The Civic Si has like no torque. It has 197 hp but the torque is somewhere low in the 130s, which is why I don't like it. You HAVE to rev it high to get power out of it. My base sentra almost has the same torque as the civic. The Forte definitely beats the Civic in torque
PantstofryPWNZ 11 months ago
what i hate about reviews are them comparing econo boxes like these sedans to sportscars? wtf these things even civic si's and golf gti's are nowhere near sportscars. come one get real people!
wompwomp55 1 year ago
@wompwomp55 I agree it's not a sportscar, but I have to question your car knowledge if you're calling this a sedan
helorm341 1 year ago
compared to the civic si this is junk haha
bgjebre 1 year ago
I'm 6'2 and I fit fine in the back seat. Your review seems kind of bias. After test driving the civic coup, forte koup and scion t.c., the Forte had the most responsive steering, best visibility and quietest ride. The only complaint I really agree with is the bumpy ride.
Mandosblog 1 year ago
Consumer Reports needs Tanner Foust. Thumbs up if you agree!
MrSoup4u 1 year ago
KIA could have done a lot better. The engine is rubbish (seriously, I can't imagine that somebody would still buy a 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine into a sporty coupe while not having a decent amount of power and torque), and it looks like the clutch and gearbox aren't great either. This car is literally begging for a 2.0 Turbo with something north of 200 hp.
Vallecrash 1 year ago
I love this car and I love KIA
neptoon07 1 year ago 4
The new Forte Koup has great looks!
pedalsnkeys1313 1 year ago 26
I drive a 2006 Acura TL, I test drove this for my fiance. She and I loved it. We are both car people and drive hard. This car handles well, is very peppy, comfortable and great interior. It really puts honda civic and toyota corolla to shame, as they use really poor materials, give you no features and just don't feel as solid. I have always been a honda guy but this made me change my mind...check it out, you won't be disapointed!
davewhodavedunn 1 year ago 19
@davewhodavedunn you work for kia dont you?
rkjpsn 1 year ago
@davewhodavedunn
what are you doing with an acura if you are "car people"?
saschavonb 1 year ago
@davewhodavedunn
Honda just swept the 2011 JD POWER initial quality award in 7 vehicle segments and was the number 2 brand- behind Lexus overall, with Acura being in third place. Try that with a Kia - well below the industry average.
accordguy0325 8 months ago
@davewhodavedunn You do relize that an acura is just a fancy honda right?
49jgkov 5 months ago
@davewhodavedunn yea its based of the Honda. It copied the Si but also killed it. Looks super sporty and attractive
hernandadmx 3 months ago