2019 Kia Forte First Drive Review: The Perfect First Car

[@dallonhorman6250]

Picking up a 2019 Kia Forte FE with the 6 speed this week. Considering the price and the features it comes with you can't beat the price. The 2.0 with manual was awesome to drive and very engaging. It's not a sports car but it zips around easily. Only thing I didn't like is getting alloy wheels is not an option. But hey, I picked it up for $16897( includes dealer fee, excludes tax, title, and registration fee) and you can't beat that for a low price, modest sedan that I will be using for a commuter and for trips up and down the east coast for work.

[@user-wx4nv8xr3d]

how's the forte been so far?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Good to meet you in Pittsburgh Jared, I agree that this car does a lot of things better than the civic and corolla. I also agree this CVT feels like an auto almost. I don’t think 90% of people will have any problem with it at all, now it’s just a question of reliability.

[@tuanh_duong]

They certainly have stepped up their game. I remember my parents crappy Sportage from the early 2000s

[@limpunsing224]

Good looking car Kudos Kia/Hyundai on your recent good looks design streak Great video review BTW

[@ybarsabal]

What does Smart drive mode do?

[@carbuzzcom]

It basically switches between sport and eco depending on how you drive.

[@kikiprincee]

Are they easy to drive ?

[@jackyha9445]

Omg, there's an arm rest cupholder in the back seat! I have the 2017 forte lx manual, coming from a 2000 honda accord, I miss those back seat cup holders

[@brittoncoil2518]

It doesn’t look like any current Volkswagen but for some reason I feel like this is what the new Jetta should have been

[@destincoutee7377]

Can you review the Buick Regal GS please!

[@JaredRosenholtz]

We have a written review of that car coming on our site, but it's another writer so I won't be doing a video😢

[@destincoutee7377]

@@JaredRosenholtz Nooooo! Then can you review another Buick?

[@JaredRosenholtz]

@@destincoutee7377 I'll try. I'm waiting for the 2019 models to come in for reviews

[@JulezWinnfield]

Welcome to my hometown.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

I'm a huge Steelers fan, so I was LOVING this trip

[@zach_7864]

Me as well!

[@letsgocapsbeatpens]

Is it true the 0-60 with this CVT is around 11 seconds? (Other channels have said)

[@wreckless1870]

letsgocapsbeatpens about 8-9

[@edgarartis1260]

a different review said 41 MPG

[@quazimotoscopick7085]

Yep but highway

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[@johnbeckham1483]

I agree with the narrator as well that this KIA is a "Must Buy"!

[@CMRinehart]

The CVT is new and unproven for reliability and longevity.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

They've been making CVTs for years. They are fine.

[@frankie4396]

Kia hasn't lol

[@CMRinehart]

Jared Rosenholtz Go watch Scotty Kilmer video on CVT’s. He’s been a mechanic for 50 years and he says they break down all the time and are extremely unreliable.

[@frankie4396]

Scotty said buy a toyota cvt

[@1biggun712]

You keep showing a red version of this car that's in California but, your in a blue one in Pittsburgh with California plates! That's kinda misleading where you are or which car and where you are driving it! Just saying 😎

[@JaredRosenholtz]

The red car is what's called b roll footage. It's from Kia, and unfortunately I didn't have the chance to drive a red one in Pittsburgh and Kia didn't record b roll of a blue one. Simple explanation.

[@1biggun712]

@@JaredRosenholtz hey Jared, that was a very quick response.....thanks for that! Yeah, I kinda figured that and I was fishing for that info...ha,ha,ha nice video and thanks for you're response on my response to your audio equipment 😁😁😎👍

[@nealrosenholtz7116]

Mine doesn't even have a fake leather steering wheel

[@stevefranklin8052]

He shouldn't have said that, because it is a genuine leather wrapped wheel.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

Ask me anything about this all-new Forte!

[@davidm5707]

No driver's seat memory? On any trim? Thanks!

[@JaredRosenholtz]

@@davidm5707 I don't think any cars at this price have it

[@austinslater9549]

Can you get power folding mirrors on any trim? I like that on my '17 Forte EX

[@JaredRosenholtz]

@@austinslater9549 I am not sure

[@thundergato84]

How does it compare to the 2017 Corolla's acceleration?

[@royalauto1845]

Good!=))

[@MrTonifumi]

Good review but why say "All New..." when clearly it is not ALL new.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

It is all-new. Engine is the only carryover. This is a new generation.

[@jackinterfere1412]

1st

[@JaredRosenholtz]

Nice!

[@TomesEsq]

Dude your volume levels are still absolute garbage. SO quiet. Come on dude, you're better than that kind of sloppiness.

[@JaredRosenholtz]

I'm working on getting a better audio on the inside of the car

[@1biggun712]

On my end he sounds fine! Maybe it's your end...just saying!

[@1biggun712]

@@JaredRosenholtz on my end you're audio sounds fine loud and clear!

[@JaredRosenholtz]

@@1biggun712 I think it sounds ok, but I know where he is coming from. I'm working on getting better audio equipment for the in car footage. Audio is the toughest part of video.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Another vote for loud and clear !