2020 Kia Forte 5 GT

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 01/11/2019 at 19:00 • Filed to: kia forte, kia forte 5, kia forte 5 gt, kia

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Just unveiled for Canada with fall availability. The GT version has the usual 1.6 Turbo good for 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, while the efficiency-minded 2.0-liter makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. Two transmissions are also available — a seven-speed dual clutch and a new Intelligent Variable CVT. No manual announced no US release date announced. Could end up being a nice luke warm hatch like the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! (which had a ma nual  option) that no one bought.

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CompactLuxuryFan > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 18:53

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Looks like an SUV x.x

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CompactLuxuryFan 01/11/2019 at 18:58

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I think instead of bringing the European Ceed over directly,

They mish-mashed this with the pro’ceed wagon

That being said, the only “SUV” this reminds me of somewhat loosely is the BMW X2 which is nothing more than a hatchback itself

The Dummy Gummy > CompactLuxuryFan 01/11/2019 at 19:00

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what?

CompactLuxuryFan > The Dummy Gummy 01/11/2019 at 19:08

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Looks super tall and high off the ground, especially in the rear three quarter pic.

fhrblig > CompactLuxuryFan 01/11/2019 at 19:10

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That just means they'll sell a ton of them.

Wobbles the Mind > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 19:14

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The US shouldn’t be getting the new Forte hatch. W e are the only market that bought the the Soul and the new one is honestly a square Forte desig ned to be our sporty hatchback.   If we need more fuel econony and comfort then they are pushing us towards the Niro. There is also a small crossover similar to the AWD Kona   coming to sit below the Sportage.

Co mpact hatchbacks are dying off like fron t-engined hardtop convertibles, FWD coupes, FWD wagons , and sport trucks (RWD, single cab, short bed). Only the FWD-only brands will offer affordable hatches since they function as low-halo models.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CompactLuxuryFan 01/11/2019 at 19:16

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It’s not so high off the ground . Just saw these pics

https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/49117/2020-kia-forte5-makes-north-american-debut-in-montreal/

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 19:16

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I loved it from the very begining

The Dummy Gummy > CompactLuxuryFan 01/11/2019 at 19:18

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Looks no more than an allroad / all-track / etc

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 19:25

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I like it. Hmmmm this or a new Mazda 3?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/11/2019 at 19:35

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Depends on whether you like seeing out of the back or not , prefer NA or Turbo and want a “premium” interior or typical Korean car interior.

not for canada - australian in disguise > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 19:37

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That is great. Would gladly take this over an Elantra GT. Really the only Kia I wouldn’t take over it’s Hyundai/Genesis counterpart is the (hot take inbound ) Stinger.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 19:39

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So Mazda 3 it is.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/11/2019 at 23:45

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This is the worst looking car I have seen in a long time.  Sorry I have nothing constructive to add.  I mean I want to like it because decently powerful wagon thing but... sorry it’s just... holy shit that’s hideous. 

Spasoje > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/12/2019 at 20:43

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I ’ d h a v e n e v e r g u e s s e d s o m e b o d y w o u l d a c t u a l l y w a n t t o c o p y t h e 3 / 5 - s e r i e s G T , b u t t h e r e i t i s .

VL915 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/12/2019 at 22:42

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Kia has the highest quality Korean fit, finish and all around build quality. 

VL915 > CompactLuxuryFan 01/12/2019 at 22:50

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It is a CUV. 

VL915 > CompactLuxuryFan 01/12/2019 at 22:54

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It’s a CUV. Compact Utility Vehicle. 

Textured Soy Protein > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/13/2019 at 12:54

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I wonder if the Elantra Sport and GT are finito. There’s no more Sport option on the refreshed 2019 Elantra configurator and no 2019 option at all on  the Elantra GT configurator.

At least the same basic options as the Elantra Sport can be had in the Veloster, and soon will be available in both sedan and hatch Forte and the 2020 Soul.

What I really want is an i30 N Performance Pack with a DCT and a sunroof. That would be my perfect DC suburbs kickaround car. Hell, I could deal with a Veloster if it at least had a sunroof. The scrunched-up back end of the current Veloster is too claustrophobic for me since they removed the Prius-style split hatch glass from the original. At least with a sunroof it feels reasonably airy inside. But that’s only available on the non-N Veloster.