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Kia Forte 2019
Php 1,095,000 – 1,650,000
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Kia Forte Overview
There’s a new compact sedan in town and it happens to be one from the South Korean brand Kia. The all-new Forte was introduced by Kia Philippines at the 2019 Manila International Auto Show in April and was first showcased to the world at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Locally, the all-new Forte will serve as Kia’s gate pass to the ever-tightly-competed compact segment in the market. Upfront is a dynamic Tiger Nose grille accentuated by Bi-function LED headlights. With these design cues, it’s hard not to relate it with its more powerful sibling, the Stinger. The sportiness flows from the distinctive face to the front bumper with its large air vents. The rear is composed of LED tail lights with bumper mounted turn signals, while an LED bar serves double duty, which is as a lighting element and a trunk-trim piece. In addition, a set of 17-inch alloys, along with the wide door entries, make up the side profile. The cabin features some of Kia Stinger’s DNA. The two letters, ‘GT’ is stitched on to the seat in red thread. The rest of the seat sports red accents and red stitching all throughout. The steering wheel also features a ‘GT’ badge at the bottom of its D-shaped flat bottom, while a floating head unit sits prominently on the center of the dash. The 2019 Kia Forte utilizes a 1.6-liter turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that can generate 201 hp, while a 7-speed dual clutch transmission smoothly helps it with its 265 Nm of torque. This is the same setup found on its segment rival’s Veloster Turbo with the exception that the Forte is a sedan.
- Pros & Cons
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2019 Kia Forte Turbo GT Review3.9 / 5Performance
Engine Output (HP), Acceleration, Transmission, Handling 3.5/5Design
Exterior & Interior Design, Quality, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics 4.0/5Ride Comfort
Cabin Comfort, Suspension, NVH Insulation 4.5/5Safety and Technology
Convenience Technologies, Active and Passive Safety Features 4.0/5Value for Money
Amount of the vehicle you get for the price, Fuel Efficiency 3.5/5What You Will Like- A pleasure to drive at fast sprints.
- Got to love the GT-exclusive design elements.
- Great interior execution.
What You Won't Like- DCT is a pain to have within heavy city traffic.
- Piano black accents on key touchpoints.
- Glitchy Apple Carplay.
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Kia Forte Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Kia Forte. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
| Body Type |
Sedan |
| No. of seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
| Transmission |
Automatic |
| Max Output (HP) | 126 HP @ 6300 rpm - 201 HP @ 6000 rpm |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
| Wheel Size |
16 in - 17 in |
| Airbags |
2 - 4 |
| ISOFIX |
Available |
| Front Parking Sensors |
Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Available |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth H, sfree, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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| Warranty |
5 Years (160,000 km)
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Kia Forte Reviews, News and Videos
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2019 Kia Forte Turbo GT Review / Review
3.9 / 5
A turbocharged compact sedan makes a strong case for a compelling comeback.
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2019 Kia Forte Turbo GT Technology & Safety Review / Review
Feature-packed but with a few things that need addressing.
Study says Kia Forte is more appealing than Honda Civic in the U.S. / News
A recent study by J.D. Power showed that the Kia Forte is now more appealing to American car buyers than the Honda Civic.
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