That’s where the Forte GT comes in. It swaps the standard car’s 147-horsepower 2.0-liter non-turbo four-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) for a turbocharged 201-hp ...

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Small sedans are known for economical transportation, but an engaging back-road partner might not come to mind. But after a few miles in this sporty Kia Forte GT, it managed to make me smile. The ...

The Kia Forte GT makes a strong value proposition. With its 201 horsepower turbocharged engine, choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT, it's hard to ignore. The value is there too, especially ...

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Kia is freshening up its Forte compact sedan for the 2022 model year with some light style updates, new tech and the discontinuation of the EX trim. The styling changes are minor, but the tech changes ...

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Say all you want about the moribund sedan market, but Kia Forte is holding its own, thank you. The third generation of the mid-size marque has been fully redesigned for 2019, making Forte an even more ...

We believe the sedan market has leveled out, and it's nice to see many manufacturers offering something interesting. Driving a $23,000 SUV can be as interesting as watching paint dry, but that shouldn ...