2020 Kia Forte5 GT: An Opportunity to Seize Now4.0/5Test DrivesThe 2020 model year marks a new generation for the Kia Forte5 , making it the freshest compact hatchback in Canada. And unlike the Kia Soul, which is also new this year, it returns with an available turbo engine. With the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Golf GTI nearing the …December 24, 2019
2020 Kia Forte GT: The Civic Si Can Rest Easy3.0/5First DrivesA good way to stand out from other compact cars is to offer a sporty variant. Kia does exactly that with the Forte GT, and it openly admits that this model is designed to take on the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Jetta GLI . We recently attended a media …October 9, 2019
2020 Kia Forte5: A Hot New Hatchback Exclusive to Canada4.0/5First DrivesKia introduced the next-generation Forte sedan for 2019. Now, it’s the Forte5 hatchback’s turn to benefit from a complete redesign. And you know what? We Canadians have access to this five-door model, but it isn’t sold in the U.S. The Car Guide recently flew to Victoria, B.C. to attend the …September 20, 2019
2019 Kia Forte: Well-deserved Awards4.0/5Test DrivesKia is on a roll. It’s the highest-ranking mass-market brand for initial quality for five years in a row according to J.D. Power. The all-new Telluride three-row SUV has the makings of a star. The next-generation Soul EV impresses with ultra-competitive range. As for the Stinger, it was voted as …July 25, 2019
2019 Kia Forte: The Smart Sedan4.0/5First DrivesMONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec – The Forte hasn’t had it easy ever since it was introduced for the 2010 model year. At the time, it represented a good leap forward compared to the Spectra it replaced, with much-improved refinement, a more engaging drive and a more attractive design. However, competing in a …October 12, 2018
2019 Kia Forte: We’re Driving it This WeekSpotlight onThe Car Guide will be getting behind the wheel of the Kia’s compact sedan, which receives major overhaul for the 2019 model year. Overall, the Forte is longer, higher and wider, and in addition to a new exterior design, the car receives a new cockpit that provides more rear-seat leg- …October 10, 2018
2017 Kia Forte Sedan: Jack of All Trades, Master of None3.5/5First DrivesAs SUVs have become more popular, compacts have become less so, but they remain sought-after just the same, as evidenced by sales of the Civic, Elantra, Corolla and Mazda3. Given that they are relatively inexpensive, however, they are not exactly cash cows for manufacturers compared to other vehicle types. Still, …July 21, 2016
Kia Forte Koup vs. Honda Civic: My First Sporty CarComparative TestsWith a steady job and regular paycheque, a sports car fan we know can finally buy his first-ever new car. Jean-Philippe has just landed his first job as a sales associate at a major firm and he has started looking at new cars with a few clear criteria in mind: …January 5, 2015