Forte GT

[Tellmeride]

As a first time KIA owner, I am pleasantly surprised by the overall quality, the drivability, the utility, the value, and the looks of the Dark Moss Deli-Ride, especially when I am someone used to machines from Bavaria. I was one of the first ones on the road with it, and was constantly getting asked, what the hell is this?

Now I am ready to expand the KIA love again, a third KIA... thinking about a Forte, GT edition with the turbo, a lil pocket rocket. Anyone here owns one? Any comments or thoughts to share?

 

[ksyrah]

As a first time KIA owner, I am pleasantly surprised by the overall quality, the drivability, the utility, the value, and the looks of the Dark Moss Deli-Ride, especially when I am someone used to machines from Bavaria. I was one of the first ones on the road with it, and was constantly getting asked, what the hell is this?

Now I am ready to expand the KIA love again, a third KIA... thinking about a Forte, GT edition with the turbo, a lil pocket rocket. Anyone here owns one? Any comments or thoughts to share?

We have an older Forte SX-t 6 speed. That thing corners like its on rails.

 

[Tellmeride]

We have an older Forte SX-t 6 speed. That thing corners like its on rails.

Good to know. My previous pocket rocket was a Prelude SH, so yes, corner like its on rails is good!

 

[arattle]

Good to know. My previous pocket rocket was a Prelude SH, so yes, corner like its on rails is good!

I only have cheapo rental experience with other Kias and Hyundais (and I rent a lot for work) - so no direct Forte GT insight. But I'd temper your expectations comparing to the Prelude or German cars. Kia has come a long way with interior and exterior design, but they have never been great at suspension tuning (more comfort than sport setting) and their steering is pretty universally numb. That being said, for the money I don't think you can beat a Kia these days, and my days of overpaying for European cars are over. My last BMW had fewer features than a comparable Japanese or Korean car, for more money and crazy service costs....never again.

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[BULLDOG]

Here is mine. 2020 Forte5 GT (Sportback - not sure if this version is available in USA). This vehicle re-affirms my belief that it is more fun to drive a slow vehicle fast than to drive a fast vehicle fast.
Waiting for my Telluride order to get picked up.