Proving that a compact hybrid sedan can be anything but boring, the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept demonstrates styling options for those looking for an alternative to a mundane... November 3, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Kia Forte Koup might not be your go-to front-drive two-door for performance modification, but maybe that ought to change. Andy Lally, Trevor Hopwood, and a handful of... November 2, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 4
Kia Forte Koup SX at Mount Mary College in Wisconsin Kia's latest youth quake is the Forte Koup: a compact front-drive funster. This coupe's specialty: stylish... June 10, 2010 by Cliff Leppke
Kia is coming up with some very interesting vehicles these days, including its compact Forte sedan and Forte Koup two-door. Yeah, the spelling for Koup is gimmicky at best... May 7, 2010 by Anne Proffit
Joining the Sedan and Koup models in the ever-expanding Forte lineup, the past week’s 2010 New York Show played host to the unveiling of the third Forte variant, the brand... April 2, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
The 2012 Kia Forte is a really good pick in most respects--even matched up against even more recent redesigns like the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Sonata, and Honda Civic.
The Cruze is a roomy compact, almost mid-size by some gauges, and it has top-notch safety along with a new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter turbocharged engine; the new Hyundai Elantra also promises to be a top contender, with 40-mpg highway ratings across the model line.
For those who want a sportier drive, the new Ford Focus is one to consider; the Focus also offers more tech and convenience options, though at a higher price.
The Mazda3 is the favorite for those with an enthusiast streak, and for 2012 Mazda has installed a new fual-saving direct-injection engine in some of the model line.
Within this group, the Corolla is the legendary leader for reliability, longevity, and all-around frugal driving, but the Corolla isn't quite as refined as the Forte.
