2020 Kia Forte GT - Full Review Inside, Out, Drive

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In this video we look at the brand new 2020 Kia Forte GT! This is not the old Kia Forte that you think of 5 years ago. Kia has come a long way with this model and they are stepping up to other popular models like the Honda Civic SI, Hyundai Elantra Sport, and VW Jetta GLI. This #fortegt is basically like a less powerful version of the Kia Stinger GT and has some of the same features on the inside like the sporty steering wheel along with the center stack and touch screen.
The 6 speed transmission version also has a moonroof, sporty seering wheel, 18 inch gt line wheels with summer tires, black leather seats and safety features like drive wise assist and lane departure warning.
The new 1.6 liter turbo charged engine is powerful yet fuel efficient at the same time and puts out 201 horsepower while getting 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. If you go with the automatic version you would get 27/37/31 mpg
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[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

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[@zachbackar5389]

Just picked up the 2021 GT, smiles for miles for the price.

[@sockmonkey3D]

I think this is the best car buys for 2020. It has some of the best features for the money.

[@Enlowra]

Same motor as my 2014 forte SX. I just hit 100k miles and i bought it when it was new off the lot, no issues yet.

[@ericstoermer7985]

Finally a review with the manual transmission. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@alexzongman4346]

Enough power for everyday driving, comfortable, under 25k, good on gas, reliable, looks good, has most features you can think of..... Car of the year for me!!

[@rennickself]

Love this car, literally traded my 6.4 Challenger for it. Needed a dad car.. but so far the Forte is amazing Pearl White version fully loaded average 39.7 mpg and I stay in the fast lane 75-80 mph. Has a fantastic collision avoidance system, lane keeping assist is cool it allows the car to drive on its own without my hands on the wheel (for a short time). All of the safety features can be adjusted to your liking. Heated and cooled seats, real nice infotainment, push to start. Got mine fully loaded under 22k OTD.

[@JyroOne]

Which forte did you buy? Mine averages 26 and I drive highway averaging 65 to and from work daily.

[@rennickself]

@@JyroOne haha well alright, sorry. That is my bad, I dislike the possibility of turbo issues so mine is the 4 cylinder non turbo. Same car just no turbo, I apologise all of my Forte videos ran together and I commented on the one that looks like mine.

[@kiwi22207]

@@JyroOne do you have the turbo engine or base

[@Razorsedgeartwork]

@@JyroOne I'm sea level GT, get 29-31 mixed.

[@robertpapps5383]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@lizagramonte1347]

I just purchased this car and I’m in love!!!!!!

[@andreasadams6053]

Just had gotten me 2020 Kia forte GT. Had fallen in love the first time I gotten behind the wheel to test drive it.

[@drmanikhossain7537]

Thanks for the review. I own a 2020 Forte GT (only one, GT trim is available in Canada, not like GT 1/2 and fully loaded, ~29K CAD MSRP, DCT, 201 hp and 195 ft-lb torque, 0-60: 6.4 to 6.7 sec- not super fast car but good enough to smoke many cars in this segment). In addition to so many exceptional good features this GT slipper got, I would like to highlight few. It comes with UVO app including remote start, car heath check, climate control etc and 5 years free to use! The ambient lighting feature is really cool that can be customized according to the driving-mode or based-on your color preference! Rear view mirror with assistance of emergency service is an added benefit. CC/SCC (can control SCC from the cluster monitor when you use) works superbly with 10 unit change if you hold up or down for ~2 sec! Lane keeping, departure warning, forward collision assistance and blind spot monitoring are top notch! Auto trunk release is a good feature to have. Wireless charging of cell phones (upgraded android and iPhones only) can save you sometime. Built-in navigation in addition to android and apple car play is free for 5 years and pops the directions up in cluster monitor during use! Many cars do not have HK sound system and SiriusXM but Forte GT does. I love the driver seat adjustable lumber support, heated front seats, and steering wheel, rear cross traffic alert and rear air vents! Don’t want to say so much about the warranty! Handling capability and performance are very competitive with its rivals for sure (Civic SI, Elantra Sport, - Mazda3 sport/Corolla XSE??)! Both stick and DCT options are available in Canada. However overall interior of Forte GT could be lill bit better IMO but its not a deal breaker. Exterior look- eye soothing! At first I wanted to buy a Stinger, however due to some reasons I got this GT and I am in love with it (10K on my car now in 4 months). I had both Toyota and Honda cars in past, I have full respect to em, however I believe Kia/Hyundai/Genesis are doing great these days so I gave Kia a try! No regrets at all! Thanks and stay safe!

[@firstnamelastname3558]

Really neat little car. I like it, but opted for a white 2020 Honda Civic Si 4-door. No regrets, as I’ve never gone wrong with getting a Honda. I wish all the 2020 Kia Forte GT owners much luck. You got a fun car.

[@jaredshelton4718]

Best in class. Hopefully I can get the Forte as a second car to my Cadenza soon.

[@TyJamal]

I purchased mine 9/28/19, and I absolutely love it.

[@Tcho2100]

Manual or auto?

[@TyJamal]

@@Tcho2100 6-speed manual.

[@Tcho2100]

Tyrell Brown i tested yesterday,it felt slower than the Si

[@TyJamal]

@@Tcho2100 The normal drive mode does. The sport mode is vastly different, though.

[@Tcho2100]

Tyrell Brown u think its faster than the Si?

[@christamez734]

Just got mine yesterday. A 2020 with 3K miles with the GT2 package for 21500. I had to drive 300mi to get back home and it is a nice ride. Adapative cruise control is great. The seats are not leather but they are very supportive and comfy. The steering wheel is great. The turbo sound is just enough without over doing it. Slight lag in the DCT when at a stop. A nit pick is there should be a cover door in the console to enclose the charging pad and USB plug ins. Traded in a 18 Q50 which was no doubt nice but was overkill and I don't drive my personal car often since I have a company SUV so it was cost savings as well. Enough room in back for 2 adults. Trunk space is decent. I got Fire Orange and the black accessories contrast nicely with it.

[@timpoortinga9308]

I love my forte!!!! Kia is awesome!!

[@DoanQuocDatKS]

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[@Crayon3aterGaming]

5:06 Mercedes engineers helped KIA with the re-engineering of those circle vents.

[@anol18]

In Europe, these are called KIA Ceed - but we don't get sedans though. I own the 2020 KIA ProCeed GT-Line shooting brake, with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The Ceed/ProCeed family has rear multi-link suspension, and the Fortes don't. The ProCeed even have the suspension tuned by Albert Biermann from BMWs M-division. You can clearly feel that. I love my ProCeed.

[@HDMI4YAMAHA]

Many satisfied owners here, drove the GT2 and it is in fact a great car for the money

[@chrisshura4827]

Picked mine up last week in that beautiful Snow Pearl. Have the DCT and it is impressively responsive, handles well and has plenty of room for the kids. Sticker on mine was $23,815, but it does not have a sunroof, wireless charging pad, or blind spot monitoring.

[@computerguy5437]

sunroof, wireless charging, blind spot monitor, parking sensors, rear cross traffic alert, power driver's seat, leather seats, heated and cooled seats, smart cruise control is available on the GT2 package for $2,200

[@chrisshura4827]

@@computerguy5437 the only 2 I could find with the GT2 package also had summer tires, which won't work living in Michigan. So I went with a GT without it that had all season tires.

[@haydenlarson8617]

Don’t all forte GTs come with a sunroof? It says right in their website that it comes standard and I haven’t seen one without a sunroof and I bet I’ve looked at every single one for sale on Autotrader lol

[@chrisshura4827]

@@haydenlarson8617 not the GT with the DCT. Sunroof and wireless charging is standard on the manual which is 600 bucks more than a GT without the GT2 package. The GT2 package is only available on the DCT cars which includes the sunroof.

[@dreamkiller22225]

Bought mine in blue. Love it

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Yes! How’s the gas mileage

[@1niceguyme]

Same

[@dreamkiller22225]

Awesome big difference from driving a truck everyday

[@JyroOne]

@@gearedtowardsautomotive 27 on highway as a daily for me.

[@JyroOne]

Black for me

[@darrellyelity3648]

One thing I like about the Forte GT is that you get rear air vents.

[@pbentsonable]

Kia hit it outta the park with the GT. I’ve test driven the 7spd and it was amazing. Was averaging 35mpg mix of city and highway. Only 2 changes I’d make is get rid of the manual ac and put a usb in the rear. Well and no summer tires for the northern USA.

[@wbwayne8887]

Dual climate control is a $200 stand alone option per another review.

[@pbentsonable]

WB Wayne If you go to Kia’s website you can no longer choose the dual zone air for $200. It was only an option for a very short while after the car first came out.

[@JyroOne]

The summer tires are on option. I am in Utah and spent the $200 extra for the summer tires just so I could get Conti XtremeContact DWS without paying a dime. Sold the Michellines for $800 and paid $720 for the contis installed.

[@JyroOne]

@@wbwayne8887 it's not. It's part of the gt2 package which also comes with heated and cooled seating.

[@pbentsonable]

Nicholas Varley I know they are an option. I was looking for the GT with the dual zone air. Every Forte GT with the dual zone air had the $200 summer tires. I don’t want the summer tires, I want the normal all seasons tires.

[@justinfobare101295]

Trunk release is under the backup camera. Just got this car this month and love it... But had to go with the DCT just in case my girl had to drive lol

[@justinfobare101295]

nvr mind someone already told haha

[@JyroOne]

The paddles are still way fun, just not when going around sharp corners at a stop sign or light. The remote start can be done by hitting lock then trunk release or panic within 3 seconds on the key fob.

[@justinfobare101295]

Nicholas Varley mine didn’t come with remote start. In the process of trying to get them to install it for free. The sales person didn’t know and just told me the app could start the car. So I sign all the papers get home and find out it doesn’t. So I just put $9k down on this car and now they want another $400 for a remote start lol... and doesn’t help that I also need winter tires

[@JyroOne]

@@justinfobare101295 $400 isnt bad when considering how much it would have cost you over the lifetime of the loan. It's worth the money though if you have the cash for it. Normally its $600. I'm in Utah and mine came with the summer tires as well, already had to replace them after a month and they wouldnt budge on swapping them out before buying the car.

[@justinfobare101295]

Nicholas Varley lol I tried doing the same thing! They told me I couldn’t switch them out for all seasons and the first day it snowed in Michigan I couldn’t get traction on my drive home. Slid past the entrance to my apartment lol. I know $400 isn’t a lot. But the fact that I was told that it comes with the car and I get it home and it doesn’t is kind of irritating. My 2014 Chevy Cruze came with both the app to start and two remote start keys. So for me getting the fully loaded and it not come with either for a 2020 is kind of mind blowing to me.

[@michaelmorton5384]

I owe A 2019 Kia Forte love it , The GT will be my next car. 👍🏻 I too would like to see power seats .

[@boxingvortex4364]

Awesome car! KIA is on another level these days

[@Valhares123]

I actually traded my 2011 Kia Forte Koup for this, I got the gt1 package with the 6 speed in currant red and I love it just as much as my Koup if not more

[@buildmorefarms1007]

@@Valhares123 This handles way better than the old Koup...I had one and that was my only gripe with it.

[@Valhares123]

@@buildmorefarms1007 I know, the 2011 I had the only 2 things were the lazy steering and soft suspension, but I did like it a lot otherwise. Got it up to 138mph on the interstate which was surprising with 150 horses lol

[@jacobl6572]

I have a manual 6 speed 2016 Forte, nice car in general, so far but the body metal is too thin. If you shut the door on the seat belt buckle it can dent the rocker panel or inner door well. I drill holes in both a Civic and it doing some undercoating. The Honda took several seconds with curling chips from the drill bit while with the Kia the drill just popped through like a beer can. The suspension also was lighter made with just thin stamped support arms in the front not boxed in welded members. There is more to a car than just the looks and the bells and whistles.

[@Blaze_556]

ready to upgrade from my pos 2013 dodge dart rallye 1.4 . the forte gt and corolla se are my number 1 and 2 right now. i really like the forte gt, im just not sure about the longevity of having another turbocharged daily driver. but it looks like a great car for the money

[@KingKillaEMC]

i own one and my wife and i love it its a great car

[@JyroOne]

Just bought the gt2 with the duct for my wife and I am planning on buying another with the manual tranny when my Audi is paid off.

[@acherouvis]

I recently purchased a brand new KIA FORTE GT2. Let me start by saying this is the 6th KIA product that I have owned. I think KIA has made a great product, but has really missed the mark with customer service and the Apple/Android car play. My Forte GT with the 2 package was a brand new car. After 3 days, I had a major electrical issues with my Forte. With only 300 miles on the car, every warning light and safety systems check came on . The lane departure system also started to attempt to steer the car on its own. The Kia dealer had the car flat bedded back to the dealership and provided a loaner. This was greatly appreciated. My calls to Kia customer service were useless. All you get is a KIA representative taking my info and telling me they would get back to me in a few days. The KIA reps only are able to read off a canned script. I would think if you purchased a brand new car and the car was faulty, KIA would go out of their way to make it right. It took KIA factory reps a week to diagnose and replace an electronic control unit. Let's talk about Apple/Android car play. KIA at one time had one of the best interface media and navigation systems on the market. It was extremely fast and easy to use. In order to use Apple/Android Car play you need to have it plugged into a cable in order to project your phone onto the screen and also to make calls. Let me repeat that, Apple car play needs a cable to plug into a usb port in order for it to work. That is absurd. Any car that I have owned you never needed a cable to plug the phone into in order to use bluetooth for voice recognition. Apple/Android car play is an incredible cumbersome system. I find myself having to pull over to use Google maps and to list the destination. Once the mapping is on the screen, any calls you may receive will remove the navigation. If your phone screen saver activates, you lose everything that is on the screen. If texts come in, it is virtually impossible to have them read to you. It is a huge disappointment. How KIA chose this over their old system is beyond me. Obviously a cost cutting measure. Imagine for over 10 years bluetooth never required you to plug a phone into a cable. Every other car I have owned since 2010 ,I was able to access my phone wirelessly and easily. There is actually an accessory for $159 dollars making the system wireless. How did Apple get their hands into KIA and basically ruined one of the best media systems on the market is beyond me. The things I like about the Forte GT: The interior is well planned. The leather seats are very comfortable. I do love the styling of the car along with the 18 inch wheels. The Forte handles great with the multi link suspension. It has a huge trunk for a compact car. Gas mileage is excellent for mixed driving 34mpg. However, If I knew of how poorly Apple/Android car play works and poor KIA Factory customer service I probably would have passed on the Forte.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Thanks for doing the manual.

[@Ethereal1]

I'm waiting for mine to arrive - should arrive a week or so. I will have the Cerato (Forte) GT the Aussie model, and it comes with powered, ventilated and heated seats as well as smart boot auto release for the sedan - just need to stand behind it and it will pop open.

[@QuiquePR]

I have the GT Forte, under the camera you have the bottom to open the trunk. And also have open automatic trunk when you're near and wait 3 beep, the trunk open.

[@PriscillaGarciaxo]

I never cared for Kia I always had Vw but last year my Vw got totaled I went car shopping and this car caught my eye so I purchased it! And I love it great on gas and get so many compliments on it. Great price too 17k

[@thundergato84]

I'm seriously considering trading in my 2017 Toyota Corolla for a 2020 Kia Forte GT-Line. The Kia Forte just offers so much more.

[@sheranda77]

Go for it!

[@Valhares123]

For the extra 3k the real gt with the 1.6l turbo is definitely worth it over the gt line

[@user-lv3pf2wz4d]

same thing. I'm looking to trade in my 2018 Corolla SE for a Kia GT Forte. My corolla has no cool features at all when I got it. I can't even put navigation on the screen, no push to start nothing. My corolla is very bland but I still love it.

[@user-pk1yh1wf2p]

great car,korean companies show an amazing progress

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

The GT2 has power seats. Smart trunk release. Dual climate control. Heater and Cool seats. Adaptive cruise control. Wireless phone charger. You just have the standard GT manual model. Which is nothing wrong with that. But you have to up the ante if you want power seats.

[@justinfobare101295]

Jimmie Jefcoat gt2 doesn’t come with dual climate it’s a $200 add on. I got the gt2 and thought the same thing and was wondering why mine didn’t. Figured if they would max out the car they would have at least put that add on.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@justinfobare101295 That's crazy. Its so funny that the 2019 Forte dual climate control comes standard. Now Kia want to make it an add on for the 2020 models. But the 2020 Hyundai Elantra now has dual climate control as an standard feature.

[@TheAutumnWind77]

This has been a confusing issue. I’ve got the GT2 without Dual Climate AC. At first I was bummed but kinda dig the low tech feel and look now.

[@ilopancharov]

everyone contemplating between the GT and the GT Line just splurge a little you won't regret it....otherwise, it starts feeling like a generic rental car. I got that feeling driving my friends. Then jumped in mine and noticed a HUGE difference especially in handling and power.

[@terrancemoore496]

Great Video not too long or too short. You mention about the trunk not having a real trunk release button? I thought Kia/Hyundais have a function in which the trunk pops up while standing there 10 secs? But you will have to have your key fob.

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Thanks Terrance it’s possible I didn’t have the fob in my pocket

[@dougbullard6723]

3 seconds

[@JyroOne]

Its 3 seconds like Doug mentioned but it doesnt always work.

[@dougbullard6723]

Mine has always worked and too good. If I am walking behind my car and take too long ...pop goes the trunk everytime.

[@drmanikhossain7537]

There are 4 options to release your trunk as far I understand i) stand behind the trunk with your fob for around 3 sec ii) use the key fob trunk release button iii) use the manual release inside the car iv) use the physical release below the rearview camera! What I do love about the auto trunk release is you can turn off this option anytime and it makes sense cause just immediately after shutting down the car if you stand behind the trunk it won’t pop up. At first I thought it aint cooperative to me but now I feel its very practical. Thanks

[@xuimod]

6:30.... the car has a smart trunk. Just have the key in your pocket, stand in front of the trunk for a few seconds and it opens automatically.

[@cd9954]

Also has a trunk button right under the camera

[@dougbullard6723]

3 seconds

[@wbwayne8887]

@@dougbullard6723 0-60mph? 😂😂

[@cjcairns8628]

Really annoying when you are washing your car though lol

[@wbwayne8887]

I can imagine. Lol

[@jasoncampbell7765]

I really wish Kia had the manual version with full leather heated, ventilated, and power seats plus auto climate control combined with the other goodies. The GT2 package has all of this but it only comes with the DCT.

[@captinbeyond]

Looks like a good value for the price. And hard to find manual with a turbo..have to be fun driving. And every dealer I've seen they are priced way below $25k...in fact below $20k ...so even better deal. Good looking car.

[@jayramirez1453]

2 years later and now the same year is selling for 25k plus

[@tonymaclin111]

The options you mentioned - power seat and leather, are part of the GT2 package available only with the 7 speed dual clutch auto transmission. Is still WAY BELOW 30K. More like 25. This car compares very favorably to the Elantra GT N LINE hatch - same features (mostly - ‘sofino leather’ is imitation, and the Hyundai has a pano roof), but savings is $5,000. Same drivetrain, suspension, etc

[@wbwayne8887]

Also same powertrain and chassis platform of the Elantra Sport. The Forte looks so much better though and has more standard and available ameneties.

[@JyroOne]

$32k out the door for a fully loaded Forte GT

[@Mienboi821510]

@@JyroOne I know this is 2 years ago, but that’s pretty high for the OTD price. I got my 21’ GT2 for $27k OTD in September of 2020. Still got the car and loving everything about it.

[@Drivemy_lexx]

I watched another video same car & it was a button in the back to open the trunk but good video.

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

It may have been the normal forte with a gt package. This one for sure doesn’t have it though...

[@StevenRothermel]

@@gearedtowardsautomotive its literally ON the back of the camera....not off to the side.

[@JyroOne]

@@gearedtowardsautomotive oh yes it does, might want to look harder or try reading your manual. I have the fully loaded 2020 gt with the gt2 package... its behind the backup cam. I can also just stand in front of it and it opens by itself.

[@1979toandoan]

Does this model have forward collision avoidance, thanks.

[@leoschetinin6002]

Yes it does

[@Razorsedgeartwork]

It does, it's a bit... aggressive though. Mine went off for the first time, a car a good half block in front of me slowed to turn and It was going to be long gone before I got there. The car said NOOOOO! and tried really hard to send me through the windshield. I was worried the car behind me was going to park in my trunk. So I adjusted mine to not brake until very late because that was way too much.

[@Chingdogs]

Kia Cerato GT 2019 Dual Clutch Transmission

[@notatroll5993]

I was amazed by the K5 when I first saw it. This car however, in my eyes is a way better value. You can get the Forte GT for about the same price as the K5 base model.

[@joshteresa2499]

Love mine. Black on black been getting parts from SXTH for the GT. So far just tune intake and hot side upgrade. 239 whp 270 ftlb

[@2R1V3R]

Tuned by lap3?

[@joshteresa2499]

@@2R1V3Rnope sxth

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Bye bye warranty

[@joseorama5801]

Mine has the button to open the trunk right behind the backup camera.

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Jose Orama I didn’t see it on this one. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Crayon3aterGaming]

The GT-Line and this GT both have them.

[@TD402dd]

My Audi TT has manual seats, and they work perfectly every time. There are too many motors on these new cars, so a plus for the GT.

[@Razorsedgeartwork]

His just wasn't fully optioned. My driver is power, passenger is manual. My seats are also heated/cooled. Pretty nice really.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

I love our 2018 Forte LX in sport mode. I can imagine the GT will be a total blast. I wish they bring in the Hatchback to the States with the GT package.

[@JyroOne]

They will for the 2021 models.

[@jbm0866]

@@JyroOne Orly?🤔 Thing is, Kia did once offer the Forte hatchback, and in GT form as well. If they had sold anywhere near what the sedan numbers it would still be around in the US. Obviously the hatch never made it here in '21, doubtful we ever see it.

[@JyroOne]

@@jbm0866 I think youre right.

[@noturaveragewatcher]

Aussie version has electric drivers seat and heated and cooling front seats

[@Ditch_Med]

Bruh, what kind of watch is that 😂 I dig it lol

[@dizd4181]

Trunk release button is right behind the backup cam

[@memopadilla5931]

I've been researching the new Jetta, both 1.4t and GLI 2.0T for the last year........ Thesenew Kia GT's are around 20k.. I don't know why people are buying the problem riddled Jetta 1.4t when they could get this car for less in many cases....... This Forte GT is more along the construction of the Jetta GLI. Suspension and engine output AS WELL as MPG.... BUT.. I would put money on this Kia for MUCH less issues regarding construction and engine/transmission issues.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

What problems is the 1.4 Jetta having???

[@southshore74]

Does this have the Independent Rear Suspension ?

[@nowayangelo]

southshore74 the gt does

[@chrishuber8930]

Yes

[@dannybishop68]

Everything the 2020 corolla should have been. This is how a compact should look in 2019

[@JyroOne]

Carolla shouldnt even be used in a sentence near this car. Big huge difference. Carolla is a car for lames that want that resale value or girls that think it's a sports car.

[@dannybishop68]

Nicholas Varley lil I agree 100%. I just think the corolla is overrated . And people who drive them think they have a fast car until someone steps on the gas pedal and smokes them off the line .

[@JyroOne]

@@dannybishop68 yeah that's about the size of it.

[@MrSamwiseable]

Lol if you’re worried about being beat by a Corolla off the line, you need a new car. They’re slow as hell

[@muslimfrmthp]

@@MrSamwiseable ok

[@tinop414]

Does anyone know if the red ring on the wheels can be removed if you wanted to for whatever reason. ?

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Yes

[@andersonnascimento939]

You did mention a quick comparison with the Civic SI and Jetta GLI. Overall, your personal opinion, which one did you prefer, Jetta GLI or the forte GT?

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

It’s a close comparison the Jetta puts out more power so I would say Jetta if comparing that but the tech and warranty on Kia is nothing to mess with

[@jmd1990ful]

@@gearedtowardsautomotive Check out issues with the new GLI Manual Transmission randomly stalling. That steered me away and makes sense why the dealer was willing to take 3k off MSRP just to sell it. :-(

[@johnpiccini]

@@jmd1990ful stalling issues wow? I hadn't driven a manual transmission since 2004 and test drove the Civic SI, Forte GT and Jetta GLI this past weekend. Guess which car I stalled on? I just thought it was my time away from driving a manual transmission but maybe not, considering I had no problems driving the manual transmission in the Civic and Forte. Glad I saw your post.

[@jasonbostrom2165]

I'm curious to know what aftermarket support is going to be available.

[@Crayon3aterGaming]

Same here

[@curtisfisher1028]

Tork Motors and Sxth element

[@SteveB12345]

there is trunk release button behind the camera.

[@ehut12]

The Forte GT absolutely slams the Civic Si out of the park. Much better looking and has more premium features and doesn’t have an HDMI import exhaust 💀😂

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

If you can keep it on the road! :)

[@dannyfields2065]

if it has an hd radio, and an in dash cd player its a sale. if not an hd radio is a must for a very possible sale.

[@Tcho2100]

It hav Hd radio,i don’t know for the cd player tho.

[@staerlor]

Does this come with front parking sensors?

[@muslimfrmthp]

rear

[@LazyPanda10]

Just bought a gt for less than 20k with rebates/discounts. Crazy features for price.

[@tl656]

how is it? i’m torn between this or a semi used GTI.

[@chrishuber8930]

It's probably gt line not a true gt turbo

[@chrishuber8930]

@@tl656 this blows the gti out of the water.

[@muslimfrmthp]

@@chrishuber8930 i got a gt for around the same, a gt line is even cheaper

[@chrishuber8930]

@@muslimfrmthp I mean with tax. Your paying at least 25.

[@britspeak31]

If you Get the GT, and not the GT Line and you are willing to fight a little you can get one for around $19,000

[@chrishuber8930]

No the gt line is cheaper. Has 2.0 inline 4. The gt has the 1.6 turbo with 7 speed dual clutch or 6 speed manual with many other upgrades.

[@jc-diaz487]

Chris Huber so which one is better Chris ?

[@randy7425]

How in the world did you talk it down to 19K?

[@gamevidz24]

The 2020 DCT makes a lot grinding and clunking noise. I try to follow best practices for owning such DCT, but sometimes it worries me. Any comments from anyone experienced in them?

[@Genshinaction]

Does anyone know the difference between the 2020 and 2021 model ?

[@claudioboc64]

Would you buy the Forte Manual for driving bumper to bumper most of your working days?

[@MrFriztaille]

If its a 2nd car, yes

[@claudioboc64]

@@MrFriztaille nope the only car

[@claudioboc64]

@Rommel the Cat didn't buy a manual the car was fun to drive,the sound of the engine was much better than the automatic

[@jimbobaggans1564]

The 6speed manual is great but the engine should be no less than a 2.0. Anything less is just too small, even with a turbo.

[@Msasha2727]

I don’t like the dummy shift lights.... if your paying for a brand new GT manual edition... the implication is that you know when to shift.

[@user-iu7hj3vc6e]

I’m stuck between this and the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta gli!

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

It’s a tough choice. What do you like from each?

[@pbentsonable]

This is Better the the GLI in my opinion.

[@jmd1990ful]

Check out issues with the new GLI Manual Transmission randomly stalling. That steered me away and makes sense why the dealer was willing to take 3k off MSRP just to sell it. :-(

[@xdunejunkiex]

The Volkswagen will be in the shop more than the road

[@zachmand00]

Like others said, the VW will be in the shop a lot.

[@fahadazad3263]

This car is basically like my 2012 acura tsx, its make the same power except my car is an NA.

[@kiwi22207]

Did you recall the gas mileage

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisguapo69]

I’d rather have a car with manual seats. Less weight and it’s faster to adjust manual seats compared to powered seats.

[@dennistyler8746]

You'll appreaciate the power seat when you get a little older...lol

[@paulcwyuen]

I will be the only one to drive the car anyway I don't ever need a powered seat at all, it's a wate of money to me.

[@hazelstreet1654]

Lookin like the Corolla

[@richl1319]

Hazelstreet 16 no way

[@joejoejohnson8207]

Id get it..It does not have a cvt

[@juliennegarcia9067]

Thinking about trading my Stinger GT for this

[@misterblack4186]

julienne garcia I’ll swap you, I have the black sedan GT

[@t.k.morris]

Just curious why you would trade the Stinger?

[@juliennegarcia9067]

T.K. Morris had it for 2 years. Iooking for something that eats less gas and more conservative

[@t.k.morris]

@@juliennegarcia9067 Would the Stinger be a good car with the 4 cylinder motor?

[@juliennegarcia9067]

Mister Black let’s swap lol. Forte GT black??? My stinger GT is red GT1 red on red interior

[@Nexus_gt35]

Instant like for saying "your crap" 🤣

[@thekiltedchimp9682]

There is a rear trunk release.........

[@greggtampa7534]

Too bad you left out how bad the seat is designed. It doesn't matter whether it's power or not if you have a seat that's not designed for a tall person like me. I have the 2017 standard Kia Forte and it doesn't seem like they changed the seat much on the 2020 I drove one and I sink into the right back corner and it forces me to be tilted toward the center console and the steering wheel forces me 2 have to reach up to my left to drive. My 2017 I bought used, I took it to two dealers not believing they designed it this bad. I'm forced to put a piece of foam under my right thigh and behind the right side of my back otherwise I end up tilting too far to the center. The steering wheel is far too small and just a little bit too far to the left it's not centered correctly if you're tall. Since I'm 6 feet 250 sounds and have a size 14 shoe can make a little difficult at times to maneuver. I told myself when I bought I just got to get used to it eventually. Next time when I go to trade it in I'll be more likely to look at American cars and stay away from the Japanese or Korean. I suppose there might be one that'll work for me or my size and I might have to look harder. Let's face it most Japanese and Korean manufacturers give the finger to tall people when it comes to their small and inexpensive cars. It's not about room for me it's about how how the seat is designed. Here's an example of the stupidity in controls on this seat...when you try to raise it to actually bring it forward too. Who thought this would be a good idea? if your tall you want to be able to raise the seat and not have it slide forward at the same time. For the price you're spending for this guy should be able to adjust the seat for comfort. Another problem I have with the 2020 Kia Forte is a very small gas pedal. I found myself fumbling with my size 14 foot. It was impossible to get acclimated to this tiny accelerator pedal. If Kia would make an effort and that includes Hyundai the Elantra is basically the same car inside it would have something here. A little effort on making a better adjustable seat a larger steering wheel and moving it a little to the right would work wonders. By the way I tried the 2017 Toyota Corolla that's even worse. All the folks at Toyota I guess don't realize that we tall Americans have something called a left leg. Lean it against the door after a few hours you need an ice pack on your knee. But that's getting off topic just wanted to give my two cents

[@cd9954]

You say it has remote start with the app.. you sure about that? You can’t remote start a manual car.

[@JyroOne]

Yes you can! Who told you that?

[@Thechandler419]

@Ghost01 you just have to bypass the clutch engagement safety and remote start will work on manual trans car

[@Thechandler419]

@Ghost01 yes it will lunge forward and stall out, that would be on the user. It can be done and plenty of people have done it to their cars so the misinformation needs to stop spreading. Manufacturers won't include it as an option on a manual car for the reason you stated but that's because they have to make cars safe for the general public, which is full of idiots.

[@raymondyorczak1899]

honda civic si has way more torque... i feel like the kia was slow when i test drove it.. and i didnt like that it wasnt short shifted and the shift knob had a button you have too press too put the car in reverse... i give it 4/10

[@RyanStille]

"Under $30k" - I believe it's actually under $25k.

[@lanogra5851]

After tax I paid $27k

[@JyroOne]

With all options it's just a hair over $32k after taxes and fees.

[@RyanStille]

@@JyroOne What country are we talking about? In the US I can easily get one for less than $25k OTD, including all dealer fees but not including taxes. You really can't include taxes when comparing prices, they are different for everyone.

[@TyJamal]

Mine was a hair under $30k after all options and NJ state taxes.

[@captinbeyond]

I see them brand new less than $20k with dealer incentives.

[@marmadukecarruthers8751]

“You’re gonna have”...... no your not gonna have, you actually have. You’re gonna have to stop saying “you’re gonna have”

[@rogerwhite8061]

you're

[@marmadukecarruthers8751]

Roger White haha yep ya got me😜

[@Luisml8]

why kia havent added digital speedometer lol

[@zachbackar5389]

Is it better than the KIA SOUL GT?

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Cheaper , faster but less cargo room.

[@curtisfisher1028]

Waaaay better it beats stock honda civic si's I have the grey one manual mode you can downshift upshift and hear the exhaust, go from 5th gear to 3rd pop it back up and hear the turbo I love it

[@zachbackar5389]

Yes, much more stable and sporty.

[@chrismadson9479]

I had to look at this car to see why in gods name someone driving this car wanted to race my tuned 3.0tt black label continental today at a light. This car is slow by todays standards. My car is fairly quick with 0-60 sprints in the low 4s but is definetly not a performance car (Livernois tuned). A quick blip of the throttle left him far behind. I wouldnt try racing anything with this car. Looks alright for a kia though...

[@RetiredTSgtUSAF]

taking to long to get them to the dealerships

[@JyroOne]

Order one, it's so much better that way.

[@dennisa124]

Nicholas Varley I ordered a gt2 in September, still waiting on it 🙄

[@ungsidqil7519]

You look like Ben Affleck lol

[@TKDTSDmisfitgtr]

Does this use premium gas?

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Nope!

[@chrishuber8930]

If you get a tune 93 octane with an intake it'll pump out 275 hp and 300 ft lbs

[@geraldacevedo7598]

Noted

[@Jlaynas]

its the exact same car as the elantra gt n-line

[@SG-sz5vh]

Why is the tail lights going across the back “European”? Makes no sense

[@sailur]

Push start?

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Yup! Sorry that didn’t make the video

[@acherouvis]

Why aren't you reviewing the media system with Apple/Android car play. Actually use it while driving and showing how poorly it works, especially with an android phone.

[@BRC_311]

Does this car have single zone climate control??

[@BRC_311]

Rommel the Cat it’s unfortunate; all the 2019 models from the FE to the EX had dual zone standard. I guess they reverted to single zone on lower spec trims for cost savings.

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

@@BRC_311 dual climate control is a $200 option on the Forte GT

[@GR33ZY.A1]

The drunk does have a button.. its right under the camera

[@scottanders5333]

How stupid to put the rear turn signals down so low you can’t see them in busy traffic and during winter get covered in snow and slush. Really bad design and lack of concern for safety over style

[@PAHROKKAL2]

Kahtami there are turn signal indicators on the side mirrors as well.

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[@splatbubble]

trying to discern from videos.... any rev hang to speak of?

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

Not that I noticed. Have you driven one yet?

[@splatbubble]

@@gearedtowardsautomotive No but I am freaking dying to. I have a 2008 Rabbit with an IE Manifold that I love, and a GTI... but this thing in manual hits all the right buttons for me. There are a couple within about 80 miles of me but I can't go out these days.... counting the days! Thanks for your response :)

[@gearedtowardsautomotive]

splatbubble yeah it’s tough not being able to just go drive one right now. Great driving car well worth the money

[@JyroOne]

Dude! Push lock then trunk release on your key fob and that remotely starts your car. The one finger trunk release button is just behind the backup cam. the noticeably more aggressive exhaust note is not actually the exhaust, it is the same dang thing as Audi's sound redactor... its audio!

[@johnpiccini]

On the 6 speed manual transmission? I didn't think it was available?

[@jimmerritt1171]

And yet other auto-web reviewers note that this is one model that does not simulate or escalate exhaust sound. Going to test one soon to replace my '15 Focus ST. Was totaled recently. Might actually opt for the DC auto tranny for my lazy day commutes and inching-along traffic.

[@slarson234]

The exhaust sound is real...I have one it's not artificial at all.