Kia Forte
Available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, the Forte comes with many standard safety features and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower. GT models instead use a turbocharged 1.6-litre mill that boosts output to 201 horsepower. Average fuel consumption ranges from 7.2-8 L/100 km. Inside the Forte, the infotainment system is accessed via an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 78% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2023
Manual transmission abandoned.
Pros
- Good warranty
- Satisfactory quality of finish
Cons
- No hybrid version
- Abandonment of the manual transmission

