Filmed on: March 8, 2020
CarGurus takes seriously the recommendations of the CDC around social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This review of the 2020 Kia Forte was filmed prior to the global spread of the virus. CarGurus staff is following guidelines to work remotely and we will resume production of new test drive reviews a soon as we're able.

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Priced like a compact car but providing nearly as much room as a midsize sedan and the performance typical of an entry-level sport sedan, the turbocharged 2020 Kia Forte GT is one of the best-kept secrets on the market.

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New for 2020 and topping the Forte lineup, the GT includes a turbocharged engine, a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), a sport-tuned suspension and active exhaust, larger front brakes, and bigger machined-finish 18-inch wheels. Styling modifications separate it from other Fortes, and the interior boasts a few modifications to cement its sport-sedan credentials.

Equipped with the same turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that Kia uses in the Optima, Soul, and Seltos, the Forte GT supplies 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 pound-feet of torque between 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm. That’s a big step up from the 147-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder used in other Fortes.

Front sport seats with cloth inserts and Sofino simulated leather bolsters are standard in the Forte GT. When you get the GT2 Package or the manual transmission, they’re full Sofino leatherette, and they're heated and ventilated. Comfort is excellent thanks to proper thigh support, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel that’s thick in all of the right places, and the soft armrest pads and upper door panel trim.

Every 2020 Forte has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system perched atop the dashboard. This location makes it easy to reference at a glance, and thanks to the stereo knobs and the row of menu shortcut buttons, you don’t need to interact with it much.

Standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a reversing camera. The Forte EX and GT also include SiriusXM satellite radio and connected services through Kia’s Your Voice (UVO) technology. You can’t get an embedded navigation system in this car, but with smartphone projection, you don’t need it.

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Presenter: Christian Wardlaw
Cinematography: Dan Sharp

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