2019 Kia Forte: The New King of the Compact Sedan Class? | Edmunds

Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi took a spin in the all-new 2019 Kia Forte, the latest entrant in the affordable compact sedan class. The Forte faces some tough competitors in the class, but it rises to meet the challenge with praiseworthy driving dynamics and a value-packed list of standard features. Mark covers everything that shoppers need to know in his drive between Pennsylvania to Ohio and back.

Q: How much does the new 2019 Kia Forte cost?
A: Prices start at $18,595 and max out at $26,095 for the fully loaded EX Launch Edition.

Q: What's under the 2019 Kia Forte's hood?
A: All 2019 Fortes have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower.

Q: What are the 2019 Kia Forte's main competitors?
A: The Forte competes with compact sedans such as the Honda Civic, the Mazda 3 and the Toyota Corolla.

Q: How does the 2019 Kia Forte stack up against its rivals?
A: The Mazda 3 remains one of our favorites in the class. The Forte delivers almost as much driving enjoyment as the Mazda but has it beat when it comes to value.

Read our First Drive for the 2019 Kia Forte here: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/first-impressions/2019-kia-forte-first-drive.html

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