2017 Kia Forte 5 SX Turbo Review - Fully Loaded Hatchback

2017 Kia Forte 5 SX Turbo Review
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Watch us on Motoring TV on TSN! I have teamed up with Ontaerial to bring you the best visuals in the industry. Our reviews are from an enthusiast perspective (Jakub), as well as someone who doesn't really know much about cars but likes them (Yuri). You won't find details about compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own these cars.
We go for a drive in this 2017 Kia Forte 5 SX Turbo

[@TheStraightPipes]

Comment with your climate control preferences: 1. Auto or Manual 2. Temperature or how many notches of red or blue

[@YuriTereshyn]

Manual notches

[@seangalloway4179]

For most of Spring and Fall: 1. Manual 2. Middle of the set of white "neutral" dashes

[@seangalloway4179]

I realize we have heavy geographical bias. For instance, I live in a very moderate dry place.

[@sundin57]

In the summertime on one of those disgusting humid days it on MAX AC. Otherwise 20-21 degrees. I know what Yuri means though there should be a simple 'Fan' mode.

[@YuriTereshyn]

TheStraightPipes simple fan but maybe if I wanna add a bit of heat I can ;-)

[@ckarsenal]

Yuri without glasses isn't Yuri

[@YuriTereshyn]

:-(

[@hamsterbrigade]

I was actually about to comment this. Who is this, Evil Yuri?

[@YuriTereshyn]

ckarsenal 🤣

[@user-uq6vn9dj5c]

ckarsenal 유리

[@vh9network]

I know he looks like a total ____ without those glasses.

[@kevintcollinsworth8206]

100% agree with Yuri on the climate control.

[@ninmarioscc]

I agree with Yuri on climate control

[@scottmurphy4946]

'You better not Paul Walker me' lol

[@randydouglas434]

too soon

[@K9Clyde]

I'd trade both of them for Paul Walker.

[@wizardmix]

Every auto climate control has a manual option. If you want outside air in, turn the A/C off manually, turn off the recirculation and set the temperature all the way to the coldest setting. Adjust the fan speed to your liking.

[@YuriTereshyn]

ok but what id i want it a bit warmer than LOW. then i gotto deal with numbers again

[@wizardmix]

+Yuri Tereshyn -- what I do in my Honda that has auto climate control is I have an outside temperature gauge (most modern cars do). I know if it's 16ºC outside and I put the climate control on max cool without A/C, it's going to deliver me air that's 16ºC. If I want it any warmer than that, now I just turn the dial to read anything above 16ºC. Auto climate controls can do everything that manual climate controls can do, you can literally have an auto climate control run fully manual, just like the cars of yore. They simply offer more precision when you want it and if left alone, they will manage the hot and cold for you. I love mine and use it both automatically and manually.

[@MichaelFlatman]

Saab 9-3 has auto climate control, has TWO temperature modes, when the roof is up (convertible) it does the numbers thing (18-28c i think). but when the roof is down you get a choice between 0-10 of how warm the air coming out the vents is! That is fantastic engineering (not what ud expect from GM!)

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

That isn't even what the A/C button does. Think of A/C as dehumidifier and that's close enough to accurate. It says nothing about whether the air will be cooled more than outside air.

[@MrOri]

Ok guys! Automatic climate control has two settings. 1st is automatic ON - when you set the temperature and the system keeps that temperature level and controls the fan. 2nd is manual (automatic OFF) - when you want just "outside air to come in to the cabin" just set the temperature the lowest and turn the fan speed to your liking. And if you want warmer air just raise the temp. That's it :D

[@YuriTereshyn]

ya i dunno, those numbers throw me off, I prefer the hot-cold

[@formber]

Yuri Tereshyn I'm not really understanding your confusion with this. lol.

[@StalewindFarto]

The 2015 Forte 5 was the first one I bought, for my wife to replace her Golf. Now I've bought my second Kia, a K5 for myself. Best alternative for VW lovers are the Forte hatch and now the new K5. The 5 year German influence within Kia is showing.

[@MikeDancy]

I have the '18 Forte5 and I really like it. It makes me want to buy a Stinger for my next ride even though I'm 50!

[@spick625]

I like me cheap forte hatch. Man guide to happiness: Step one, by a cheap manual hatchback. Step two, reap rewards. Pull ebrake, rinse repeat!

[@briankahn1059]

Binging from the first review and was so relieved to here new background music. Love you guys

[@TheStraightPipes]

Anyone shocked at how many soccer balls we fit?

[@thelastmike]

It did seem like a lot of soccer balls but being from the US I really have no reference for how big a soccer ball might be.

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's kinda like a volleyball. Or a rounded football. Or a gigantic baseball. Or an even giganticer golf ball. Slightly bigger than a Big Mac

[@thelastmike]

mmmmmm... big mac.

[@pj8761]

wow

[@pj8761]

I feel shocked ! Bonus points for you guys if you can name the movie that quote is from.

[@DavisDFPV]

Favorite review so far. Great job guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!!

[@amotorist3030]

Good review. I like how you guys showed when the DCT actually shifted with displaying the tachometer. Covered the right details I was researching, thanks.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Another ZZ awesome thanks! Subscribe for more :)

[@nalinsinglaca]

Nice channel. I saw you guys filming this review around Milton while I was out cycling but didn't know about this channel. Good work, fun and informative. subscribed !

[@TheStraightPipes]

+thisisnalin oh that's awesome! You'll probably be seeing us quite a bit

[@dotcomGone]

nice to know you guys are super local, love the vids!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+dotcomGone sweet thanks. Maybe we'll have a local meet sometime

[@XZAKLY99]

"But I want outside air" "So open your window" "But I don't want wind" LMAOogksdng

[@alec7332]

I agree with Yuri, I like my ambient little bit of air, without the windows down. Big pet peeve, actually.

[@litotesone]

Excellent and humorous review. Thank you. Oh, and I, too, sometimes like air from outside flowing into car's cabin without adding heat or cooling to it.

[@hamsterbrigade]

I do agree with you Evil Yuri(no glasses) about wanting fresh air through the vents.

[@adrianhernandez1246]

Sounds so amazing 😍

[@ghall05]

The 92 mazda 626 had a slider next to the climate vents that would literally just allow outside air to rush in. It was awesome (except when a ton of leaves would rush in lol)

[@chrisbearg]

I've watched this video like four times just for the "fortay-five in Canada" joke. You guys are the best.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Awesome

[@manu.yt25]

I love your videos! And this cars looks interesting! 😊

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!

[@mattc4568]

I agree with Yuri about the auto climate

[@AArturoDDice]

I totally agree with Yuri!

[@peterk5712]

Yuri, totally agree with outside air. Have auto climate in my manual A3, awesome car but miss outside air option from my 01 manual Focus ZX3. Auto climate is great if it had that option. Cheers guys.

[@bobbylee4270]

Yuri's eye don’t cross with his glasses off. Impressive!

[@B0SSM4N1408]

i could play any board game with these guys they are awesome!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Usman Tahir haha thanks

Guys, what about the sun visor test?

[@YuriTereshyn]

it passed!

[@TheStraightPipes]

I'm glad you appreciate the sun visor test

[@JuanGarcia-zq5tp]

@@YuriTereshyn Cup of coffee test? I don't have Tim Horton, but whatever ;)

[@nikhilnadasan6028]

watching this review and wow take a look at the back of the new a class and the back of this kia

[@kennethwong719]

Gotta agree with Yuri, I miss ventilating the interior by just using the fans and not the compressor. Nowadays when I want to do this, I have to set the inside target temperature to exactly the same as the outside temperature and turn off the A/C manually.

[@dmcbyvictor]

I actually agree with you. I hate the auto climate control. I just want the arrow to point at either red or blue for temperature.

[@chucksu]

I agree about having just a neutral air mode. I had a car that had an auto climate, but it really wasn't like what temp it said. So sure I had the nob set to 70f but was getting like 80f air because it was 100f outside.. Also whenever the car thought it cooled down enough, it would crank the fan down to low. Being 6', I sat far enough from the vents, where it would get stuffy real quick.

[@CalvinHikes]

Auto climate is easier but not Superior. Sometimes you just want air, and you want to point it towards the hot or cold. It should be an option and I always prefer cars that give you more control over the airflow and temperature.

[@ehbood]

Great Episode you guys! ...and Yuri, I agree with you 100% man!!!

[@deertan]

Hey Yuri, what you want to do in a Kia is this... When in auto mode press AC, then press AC again. First press turn auto mode off and turns AC on. Second press turns AC off. Now you're on Vent. Now set the fan speed and there you go. Also, I like auto climate! Dual zone 4 lyfe.

[@evolver761]

I agree with Yuri except about the windows, I use the windows to control the temperature 90% of the time Spring-Fall. (New York)

[@Mikelaren101]

Keep it up guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Mike will do :)

[@w210black]

I have the 15 and i liove it its fun and great to drive

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

Side note: I used to drive for Uber and wanted fresh air blowing at all times so I would use manual temp set to 75 in the winter with doors opening all the time. But I had climate control as one of the panels on the touchscreen and it would show 75 75 with no explanation. Passengers would open windows or say it was too hot even though it was really more like 70. So I changed the touchscreen panel to navigation or something just so they wouldn't get psychologically primed to think it was too hot. Problem solved.

[@soggytom]

Turn off the auto climate, select where the air goes with the mode button. Turn temp knob all the way down for ambient outside air. I own a 2016 Forte5 SX and never turn on the A/C until at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit.You are right! Fun car, tasteless 'carbon fiber'. I got an aftermarket wood dash kit in real tiger maple. Result!

[@captain4825]

Wow this is so different than your current videos. Still cool though!

[@apbubba94]

Are you guys going to do the new generation forte5 GT soon? I'm pissed it's not in the USA but you guys should do a in depth review.

[@greentjmtl]

To get unaltered outside air, set temp low but turn off A/C compressor.

[@dan19120]

Manual climate all the way. I like 2 reds sometimes 5 blues always

[@moke37]

I was only off by around 100 balls... On another note, I'm not usually a fan of Kia's but this video definitely made me appreciate them more. I could definitely see myself considering one if I was in the market for a car in its class, instead of ignoring it like I would have before

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Michael Cheek awesome! Yeah after reviewing these cars it's really eye opening even for us

[@YuriTereshyn]

Michael Cheek especially compared to an Mazda 3 ;-)

[@moke37]

Let's not get crazy now...

[@praveen4143]

Yuri Tereshyn Do you think this is a better driving car than the Mazda 3 sport?

[@jbm0866]

Praveen Premchandran This is an old review, don't think they're going to reply. But yeah, this "review" was really light on driving impressions, but other review's I've seen say the handling is just ok, but nowhere near class leading. (Steering feel isn't great) Another problem is unlike the Elantra GT Sport, (and all of the competiton, even the Chevy Cruze offers watts linkage in higher trims) the Forte5 SX has a torsion beam rear suspension instead of fully independent. Having said that, you probably won't notice unless you push this thing pretty hard..

[@egemenozturkulus1064]

Wow where I live, there is literally a button to press when you want the air outside I can't believe you don't have this feature what the hell

[@teslasnek]

Btw, did you guys know that Kia's traction control system is actually a 2-stage system? Pressing the button only turns it off partially: holding the button down for 2 seconds shuts it completely off (you'll here a chime and get a message in the instrument cluster) 😎

[@6xygoose]

Some just told me this last week. Do you what the different stages are?

[@sivadev6558]

How about checking the ext temperature from the instrument cluster and match the AC temperature. That is an option.

[@TheStraightPipes]

That seems like a lot more work than keeping the knob in the middle.

[@seangalloway4179]

I agree, Yuri. In Colorado in the morning and evenings I like my temperature setting in the middle, the white dashes between the red and blue. Keep up the good fight.

[@TheStraightPipes]

HOW?!

[@seangalloway4179]

Literally fight Jakub. Record it, obviously.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Sean Galloway it'll probably happen one day

[@YuriTereshyn]

Can we please have a boxing match or first fight. Or 2 fast 2 furious trailer park race track scrap.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Yuri Tereshyn race track scrap

[@walkedawayjoe]

you guys are fun

[@Gabriel.Q]

Hey guys, just discovered your channel today and I love the chemistry you 2 have. Anyway, please do a review on the new Mazda 6! I'd love to hear Jakub's thoughts about the performance and handling of that car! Great video guys, keep em coming :)

[@Gabriel.Q]

P.s. Jakub looks so much like Destin from the SmarterEveryDay KZbin channel

[@TheStraightPipes]

I don't know who that is but he sounds really good looking. Thanks for subscribing! We'll see if we can get a new Mazda 6

[@Gabriel.Q]

hahaha awesome, thanks! Will be looking forward to it :) And yes, Destin seems like a pretty swell fellow! Look him up! He does lots of cool science videos!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Gabriel Quek just checked, subscribed!

[@ignacioottati2597]

Hey guysgreat video! Now that you have compared both the hyundai elantra sport and the kia forte 5 SX which one did you like better overall? Which one feel more sporty?

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Ignacio Ottati we would both pick the Hyundai Elantra Sport. The suspension feels much better. If you need a hatch the Kia is a great option

[@improvingthelexicon]

Yuri knows whats up

[@undefined624]

First saw the automatic transmission in the Kia, wondered why you chose AT over MT. The cluster gauge speed was in kilometers, thought this car was a press car from Korea. And later finally realized you are in Canada and the Forte5 is not offered with manual. Fun review!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Alex Park yes that's correct, no MT SX in Canada

[@MyOpinionMatterss]

I like outside air without the windows open like when I'm on the highway.

[@kitezh2197]

"you better not Paul Walker me" haha

[@roger3958]

Whoa this was back in the day.

[@yonaxl]

“Dont paul walker me” 😂

[@wearenotlonely]

4:11 "You'd better not paulwalker me". Great saying - sad but true.

[@inFAdepT]

Is this car the same platform as an elentra sport but just in a hatchback form? Like the car have the same independent rear suspension as the the Elantra sport?

[@giovannyinzunza6198]

You should review the 2018 Nissan Sentra nismo to this kind of small sedan cars or hatch, it has similar power, similar or even better feel, raw manual driving when you put it on sport and traction control off

[@joshualand2053]

I agree!! Auto climate stinks!! Not sure when I'll be up in Canada to hang out though lol

[@pretor706]

I do agree.

[@jbm0866]

I agree with Yuri, don't like automatic climate control...every one I've experienced always sets the fan too high. And yes, sometimes just cool fresh air from outside (windows/roof closed) is best. However I do like setting a specific temp, 73 degrees Fahrenheit for me. The blue/red thing also works fine though..

[@waynerogers1024]

I also hate auto climate lol. For the same reason, I just want to put the temp knob on neutral and let the outside air blow through.

[@peaceandthepanic]

I love you guys aha ,so fucking rad. Road trip with you dudes would be great!

[@sleighte]

I agree 100% with Yuri, I hate auto climate controls and just want a vent from outside to in. I feel like modern carts mess with it

[@jovanehgutierrez9268]

TheStraightPipes hey I am extremely struggling with the decision about choosing Hyundai Elantra GT or Kia Forte 5. I want to know your opinions about which one have the better value for Hatchback. Thank you for taking your time to read this. By the way, I am huge fan of your works and you guys are incredible at discussing about the cars! Don't give up your passions!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Elantra gt sport because you can get it in manual

[@bherman6874]

its a forte 5 because its a 5 door including the hatch

[@snoofayy6150]

yep

[@LunchyGoodness]

You guys must really love boost, seems like every review lately has been a turbo car. I don't mind though, I'm addicted to boost!

[@YuriTereshyn]

that's all they've been giving us! to be honest I'd rather have an NA V8

[@LunchyGoodness]

They must be trying to appeal to the young crowd, which to be fair, is the majority of your audience. Also Yuri, what happened to the glasses man? Was part of your signature look haha

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Yuri Tereshyn NA v8 all day. We're requesting the cool cars and not the base models. The base models don't have turbo's

[@TheStraightPipes]

+LunchTime I was sick of them and I stepped on them. He has a new pair now

[@vinny2474]

I completely agree with Uri. Sometimes you just want outside air, in. But you dont want to open up the windows. Just put that outside air into my car man. lol

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Yuri can just do these: • Set temperature at 28°c • Lower fan speed to the lowest setting • Semi close the air vents

[@TheStraightPipes]

+ruzzell907 yes

[@orangeblossom2488]

I like to ride windows up and regulate via climate

[@stopnthink777]

Isn't this the same car as the Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback sport? I test drove that one, 2018, manual. It was really good! Same horse power and torque as this one. Double exhaust as well. I agree with Jacob on the sound of the exhaust. I know....I spelled your name wrong. Lol

[@FourJaysFour]

That was my question too.

[@mrx9844]

The Elantra GT Sport doesn’t have a rear torsion beam like the Kia does.

[@snoshreder]

Definitely agree with Yuri about the climate control, I don't care about numbers I just want outside air coming in!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Open the windows!!!

[@snoshreder]

I don't like wind and noise!

[@kevins718]

Just press auto and leave it ?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Open the back windows, wear ear plugs, and turn up the radio

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

Moonroof is pretty quiet.

[@silentrefusal9911]

What about Jacob's comment on rear seat leg and head room? No mention of fuel economy? Nothing about how it competes against Civic and Mazda 3?

[@walkedawayjoe]

haha I want to listen to the music with some of the outside air coming in without opening the windows.

[@AustinF12]

Were the seat full leather or only partial? Excited for the Elantra GT Sport?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Full leather and yes can't wait for the Elantra GT Sport. RED SEATBELTS!

[@scottmurphy4946]

Red seat belts add 5 horse power :D

[@chasington]

i agree with you auto climate be doing too much sometimes

[@TheStraightPipes]

+CHASINGTON boooo

[@carlb5865]

"You better not Paul Walker me!"

[@kylelacsamana8718]

Wait how much was it!??

[@AldoFelt]

hyundai coming after vw! i like it!!!

[@richardreyes2683]

So would this be a good buy or maybe wait for the Elantra GT since that one is a newer version and not a 5 year old car with small touches. Looking to buy my first new car and don't wanna be tied up with a car I hate for 5 years.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Richard Reyes if you can wait, wait and see what the Elantra GT offers and price. But if you can get a great deal on it (they're very reasonably priced) I'd say go for the Kia

[@JoshuaLotion]

No visor test?

[@canpin]

you dont know what temperature you like???

[@vh9network]

5:23 Thank you. That's what the window is for.

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

1. Manual 2. Temperature

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Jesse Carmichael worst

[@kevins718]

Just press auto and leave. They take care of things for you. Or play with the re-circ button.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Exactly!

[@matthews95_]

My name is Matthew and I agree with Yuri on Auto Climate There's too much annoying tech that comes standard on cars/certain trim levels and it pointlessly jacks up the price of the car :(

[@Yathuprem]

Tomorrow is the big day.. 😵😵

[@grekhora]

Why not just look how warm or cold it is outside then set the climate on that? ;)

[@Jaethewoo]

I AGREE I don't like auto climate

[@700DAW]

4:10 “you better not Paul Walker me” #toosoon

[@koltc4598]

Why was the background music so seductive?

[@eyadhossam8108]

In some regions its called the cerrato wich is a far better name for this car

[@lanecollins2102]

no manual option for the higher trim :(

[@discerningmind]

You guys are fun! Jakub- Don't wear the seat belt across your stomach! You can be badly injured that way. Wear the seat belt across your hips.

[@TheStraightPipes]

That's Yuri

[@discerningmind]

According to the introduction, Jakub is who I witnessed wearing the seat belt across his stomach. Great video. It resulted in my visiting the KIA web site. The Forte5 I want is over $27,000. UGH! I'll have to live with my sweet Kia Soul. No problem. Thanks guys! And please wear seat belts correctly. Seat belt injuries can be very bad. Sometime read about the seat belt injury that nearly killed model Niki Taylor.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Oh damn

[@prodrovira]

Can i swap this engine to a body of a kia rio 2018 ?

[@marcorios4886]

I want the same temperature as outside......you could try walking or riding a bike...lol