Comments on: Kia Forte review by JTZ

By: My Used Spectra

My Used Spectra — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:43:34 +0000

The Spectra still holds great value. Id buy used.

By: JM

JM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:40:44 +0000

Thanks for the review JTZ- good luck with your new Forte.
I don’t get that much action in my Hemi Orange Challenger with RT stripes.
Maybe its you they are looking at and not the car?
How many MPG you getting?

By: HyundaiSmoke

HyundaiSmoke — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:36:34 +0000

Or at least offer as options what Hyundai offers as Standard, but even with options the KIA should cost less than the Hyundai, for positionings sake.

By: HyundaiSmoke

HyundaiSmoke — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:34:52 +0000

Bornloser , Iam talking about the Blue headlights that come standard on most Lexuses, Acuras, Audis, BMWs, Benzes, etc… When I said HIDs.
-Now, LEDs are the Lights that the KIA Kee Concept car had in the grille, and what the Korean Spec Fortes have for their rear lights. I wonder if LEDs are going to be available in the US for Fortes as well.
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Pretty much a prerequisite for any Near Luxury or Luxury car maker like Hyundai claiming Premium status should have. The Genesis comes with HID, and every other car except for the Accent and Elantra has HIDs an an option, though next gen Accent and Elantra models will get HIDs according to the CEO. I think KIAs should sport some too, that would help to boost the image of the brand.

By: jtz

jtz — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:14:05 +0000

I think the original Daewoo looks good but I don’t like the Chevy signature grille on it. Besides, the greenhouse is nothing but a Sonata’s. The Forte has that stright line look to it and to me that looks sportier. Don’t get me wrong I think the Cruze is a very nice looking car.

By: Ozy Tone

Ozy Tone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:42:07 +0000

Wow Greg, that surprises me, I had better do better reseach next time. I just “Googled” Chevvy Cruze and up it came, I didn’t check to see whether it had been released in the US yet or not, so I probably know a little more about it the yuo guys do. It’s getting a hammering on our local TV.

By: Ozy Tone

Ozy Tone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:36:03 +0000

That word above was supposed to be “equivalent”, but since we can’t edit our mistakes you’re stuck with it.
I have noticed also with the Cruze, it’s actually a rebadged Daewoo, so I’m not sure about build quality and I know for sure if it was marketed under the Daewoo banner it would sell a lot less the Kia’s do her at the moment. Under the GM (Holden) banner it will probably sell fairly well here in Oz.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:35:18 +0000

We don’t get the Cruze here until 2011 model year.

By: Ozy Tone

Ozy Tone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:24:47 +0000

We in Australia are just getting on the market your equivanet of the Chevvy Cruze Sedan, mainly because of the drop off in the large sedan market. It will be called the Holden Cruze here. Now it will be in the same marketing position as the Forte/Cerato and it will also available with a diesel option. Now you guys in the US have had this vehicle for some years now and I wanted to know your thoughts on how the Cruze performs against the Forte. Of couse we only get the 2 liter version of the Cerato here. By perform, I mean size differnce, build quality and also performance and handling on the road. I really like the look of the Cruze, if anything I think it looks just a fraction better than the Forte.
What do you think??

By: isellkia

isellkia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:12:10 +0000

how many miles robertro2?

By: jtz

jtz — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:09:06 +0000

I had a 2004 Kia Optima. Didn’t I say that in my review?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:24:58 +0000

We have a 2007 Optima EX I4, full option, and they are willing to give us $11,000. Apparently the dealership you went to isn’t very generous.

By: robertro2

robertro2 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:18:34 +0000

seen it,drove it ,rides nice….but for my 2006.5 optima EXV6 fully loaded they will only give me $7k…this was not good…if they want to sell them ,they should do more for KIA owners….and it is smaller then the Optima…..good luck with your choice….

By: isellkia

isellkia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:08:16 +0000

nice review. jtz

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:16:47 +0000

I think the Forte is awesome, really I do. But I’m a Kia driver, so obviously it catches my eye. But be real JTZ, you might think everyone is looking at you with envy, but im pretty sure many of them didn’t even notice (im thinking merc driver and jag driver certainly aren’t on their way to kia for a trade in).
Then, i hav to agree with Bornloser, it is silly and stupid to go and add things like LEDs. if its not on the car dont go and add it! aftermarket is stupid! the only time it makes sense and doesn’t detract from the cars style is if you for eg. go to kia and get the higher spec model of your car’s mags ar whatever.
anyway, thats me.