2014 Kia Forte - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2013
  • Drive Time review of the all-new 2014 Kia Forte EX by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $25,515.
    Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow
    Check out my SUV and Crossovers playlist! bit.ly/SUVandCrossovers
    Like my Facebook: / testdrivenow
    Browse my website: testdrivenow.com/
    Follow me on Twitter: / drivetimevideos
    About TestDriveNow:
    Welcome to TestDriveNow official UA-cam channel! I deliver trusted, top-rated popular car reviews on cars like the Honda Accord, Audi s5, Dodge Durango, Subaru Crosstrek and more! TestDriveNow.com features Drive Time with Steve Hammes offering video program segments showcasing the newest vehicles and industry innovations coming to market.
    2014 Kia Forte - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow
    • 2014 Kia Forte - Drive...
    TestDriveNow
    / stevehammes
  • Авто та транспорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 54

  • @mikerules666
    @mikerules666 11 років тому +12

    I think that the Civic is over-hyped. I dare anyone to find a car similar to this one in EVERY way and still be able to buy it for under $26,000. Kia and Hyundai, in my opinion, are the best economy car companies because they add things that other car companies wouldn't dare include.

  • @Grimlock1973
    @Grimlock1973 11 років тому

    Great review as always Steve!

  • @Seamus_87
    @Seamus_87 11 років тому +1

    Wow... not the Kia I remember. Very impressive!

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    Thanks, my friend!

  • @pervyswagg6073
    @pervyswagg6073 11 років тому

    kudos to steve for this...

  • @CodeXana
    @CodeXana 10 років тому

    I can't wait for the Koup.

  • @TheAndiBay
    @TheAndiBay 11 років тому

    hi steve, great review! How's the interior built quality? Does everything feel solid like a BMW or audi?

  • @h3runs
    @h3runs 11 років тому

    I've seen quite a few of them here in Trinidad. I like the looks of it, with the exception of the daytime running lights; to me it looks like an aftermarket job.

  • @boobs2323
    @boobs2323 11 років тому +1

    wow.. that's a lots of goodies for the price!! that's really good!!.. I just wish they would have put double exhaust .. in the back... than it would look perfect!

  • @MrChevybaja
    @MrChevybaja 11 років тому

    How was the road noise? I perceive it to be a bit noisy?

  • @BobGeogeo
    @BobGeogeo 4 роки тому

    Everything else on the compact market in 2014 was boring? The Focus and Mazda3 of the time weren't boring at all. I own a 2012 Forte5 and test drove the others. They're both more lively, involving and refined to drive than the Forte. Practicality and price made the Kia more sensible for me.

  • @mikelieber1
    @mikelieber1 11 років тому

    Are the front and rear sonar sensors available on the production cars - cant find any record of it ? -- Thanks

  • @wesleyharley6811
    @wesleyharley6811 10 років тому

    I like his reviews, anyway, could u do a review on the Kia forte 5 door

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  10 років тому +1

      Thanks. I'll see what I can do.

  • @ManGaribay
    @ManGaribay 11 років тому

    Every time I see a Kia. I'm always reminded of the Sephia sedan of the early 90's. Today's Kias are very nice cars, but I wouldn't be able to get over the badge.

  • @ahmadfreshb0y
    @ahmadfreshb0y 7 років тому

    I am obsessed with this car this year forte is only priced at $13,000, ounce I graduate college in April I'll be putting a down payment on this one, either the sedan or the hatchback my 1st car now is a 2 door I need something a lil bigger this would be perfect.. 😊

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    If you're asking why I didn't compare it to the engine in Civic Si it's because the Kia Forte does not offer a performance oriented like model. The Forte EX really competes with the Civic EX-L Sedan which only comes with 1 engine.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    I wouldn't take it to those lengths but the quality, fit and finish felt great.

  • @ManGaribay
    @ManGaribay 11 років тому

    Maybe that wouldn't be an issue for the Millennial Generation, but for those of us that are close to 40, and were driving at those times it's not so easy to win us over. Even when I think Hyundai, I always remember the EXCEL

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel 11 років тому

    Steve -- another Kia is making waves -- the all new Cadenza. Will that be coming on "Drive Time"?

  • @trevine33
    @trevine33 10 років тому

    Steven Hammes
    Hi Steve,
    Great review :) just wanted to know of the HID head lamps are only low beam?

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  10 років тому

      The HID headlamps are optional on the Forte EX and are for both low and high beams.

    • @bluestarkad17
      @bluestarkad17 9 років тому

      TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes will the high beams have projectors if u opt for HIDs or are they reserved for the low beams?

  • @Toyota4Life
    @Toyota4Life 11 років тому

    OMG the features this car has are serious ! Good job where everyone else charges more for less

  • @islandgirl103
    @islandgirl103 11 років тому

    Steve, have you driven the new Kia Forte five-door? If so, how does it compare to the sedan? Are the seats and interior the same?

  • @mroddydawg
    @mroddydawg 3 місяці тому

    I have a 2021 forte. Gt line. Why have the newer fortes lost the function of power folding side mirrors??

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    Many people expressed that same sentiment to me this week. People view Hyundai above Kia in prestige. Funny how that goes.

  • @16fordfan
    @16fordfan 11 років тому

    I really like the forte coupe. I'm torn between the civic, the forte coupe, or the scion tc.

  • @pedrof830
    @pedrof830 11 років тому

    Steve, what do you think of Toyota offering a 4 speed auto in the new Corolla? With everyone else having 5 and 6 speeds, I think it puts them at a big disadvantage unless you pony up xtra dough for the high level model with a CVT.

  • @UltimateCARNUT
    @UltimateCARNUT 11 років тому

    Sterile styling was the perfect description for this cars' looks lol

  • @StreetersGarage
    @StreetersGarage 11 років тому

    I like the new Forte but ended up buying a 2013 Cruze ECO. I'm getting 42 MPG on my mostly highway commute. If KIA could get better EPA number's I would have bought it.

  • @AWFJ2014
    @AWFJ2014 11 років тому

    Good job as usual. I'm starting to change my opinion of Kia cars. Famous brands are not necessarily the best brands.

  • @arielcordero
    @arielcordero 9 років тому

    2014 Kia Forte EX vs. 2014 Hyundai Elantra Limited. Which one is a better car?

  • @khunopie
    @khunopie 11 років тому

    GM's designers should spend a whole day sitting in this cabin. Kia/ Hyundai really gets it

  • @simplyadiktive
    @simplyadiktive 11 років тому

    id get an older 06-09 scion tC not a new one. but if you want a new car the new civic coupe looks good.

  • @yummy1234098
    @yummy1234098 11 років тому

    Thats what its like in Korea too. Hyundai is like a Lincoln there and KIA is like a Ford

  • @jt8280
    @jt8280 3 роки тому

    But how long will the 1.8/2.0 engine last ? Tick... Tick !!

  • @hondaftw1234
    @hondaftw1234 11 років тому

    If it didn't fail the small overlap test...

  • @hearthrobb1
    @hearthrobb1 10 років тому

    it only cools one seat (the drivers side fyi)

  • @oreocakester4307
    @oreocakester4307 4 роки тому

    Why is every review of this car the blue EX premium package?

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  4 роки тому +1

      That's how press fleets usually run; all the same.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    So have lots of vehicles recently. Ask Toyota how they're doing with that.

  • @stevehammes
    @stevehammes  11 років тому

    Let me help: Forte.

  • @insidertrading1
    @insidertrading1 11 років тому

    It failed the new offset crash test miserably!

  • @molythro
    @molythro 11 років тому

    strut and torsion beams.

  • @cyclingzen
    @cyclingzen 11 років тому

    This or the dodge dart can't decide

  • @blacuraRL
    @blacuraRL 11 років тому

    Beige Corolla.

  • @alexsiul1142
    @alexsiul1142 11 років тому

    Full of unnecessary feature. a Sporty look without performance. Why not get a mazda3 then...

  • @shishigumi
    @shishigumi 11 років тому

    This car has bad crash test results. :(

  • @mituljariwala9821
    @mituljariwala9821 11 років тому

    1st

  • @TheRoyalking761
    @TheRoyalking761 11 років тому

    Kia fake German/Honda