My review: 2010 Kia Forte

[bradyholt]

Car reviewers are used to seeing the newest products from Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary represent leaps-and-bounds improvements over their predecessors. With each redesign, their cars would take another giant step away from their humble roots as inexpensive but rudimentary transportation.

But what happens when the product is already strong, before the redesign?

When the redesigned Kia Spectra compact sedan appeared five years ago, its safety and fuel economy were a cut below par for the class, but roominess, quality, and refinement were top-notch. Even as a 2009 model, the Spectra stands up quite well against its best competitors in terms of ride comfort and interior space and quality.

With such a strong starting point, it would be difficult to expect another revolutionary change when Kia replaced the Spectra with the new Forte, which just went on sale as a 2010 model. But what’s surprising is where the Forte backtracks toward basic...

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http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-1...g-toward-basic

[Ttple]

I drove a Forte and found the clutch to be horrible. It was impossible to change gears smoothly. It had an annoying delay.I liked everything else about it.

I also drove a Versa and thought it was awful. I don't know how in the world you could pick it as #1.

[cdp326]

How could you not go mention the rich history of the Sephia from before the Spectra in your opening??

Thanks for the review, I've been wondering about the Forte. How does it compare to the Elantra? Do you plan to drive a Forte SX in the future?

[bradyholt]

Originally Posted by cdp326

How could you not go mention the rich history of the Sephia from before the Spectra in your opening??

Thanks for the review, I've been wondering about the Forte. How does it compare to the Elantra? Do you plan to drive a Forte SX in the future?

I was sticking with how much I could find online. C/D didn't have its 1995 Sephia review easily available.


It's pretty similar to the Elantra, but the Elantra has a nicer interior and a bit more space.