2024 Kia Forte GT

Sedan · 1.6L Turbo GDI I4 · FWD

72/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.6L Turbo GDI I4
Horsepower	201 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.5 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	28 mpg (24 city / 34 hwy)
Range	484 miles
MSRP	$26,290
Body style	Sedan

The verdict

What's good

GT packs genuine sport-compact feel without the sport-compact insurance bill
Large trunk for a compact beats several rivals by a noticeable margin
Kia's 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty outlasts most in this segment
Firm-but-settled suspension tuning rewards spirited driving without punishing commutes

What's not

Ride quality on GT sport suspension is noticeably firm over urban potholes
Rear passenger headroom is limited for a sedan of this size
Infotainment lacks wireless Apple CarPlay at this price point
Turbo four can sound coarse under hard acceleration at high rpm

The engine

Smartstream

1.6L Turbo I4

Kia's 1.6-liter turbo GDI four punches above its size with a flexible, willing character — strong midrange torque that gives the brand's sportier models genuine pep.

Part of Hyundai-Kia's Smartstream family, engineered for a strong balance of efficiency and output, and shared across a huge range of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.

The same turbo 1.6 appears across dozens of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.
GDI (gasoline direct injection) sprays fuel straight into the cylinder for more power and efficiency.

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The six sub-scores behind the 72 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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