2017 Kia Forte 5

Compact - Hatchback

​      With a final score of 49.13%, the new Forte 5 is the same old car.  Yes Kia has pulled out no stops on updating this car.  Too bad that this is what North America gets, while everyone else gets the awesome looking C'eed and C'eed GT.  Maybe next time we'll get it too.

​Front End: D+
      Good: A sleek windshield to grab some street cred
      Bad: Cheap air ducts with no attitude
Rear End: C+
      Good: Sport appeal on the rear fins
      Bad: The days of bubble lights are diminishing
Side: C
      Good: Great character lines
      Bad: Could use some more character lines or gills
Overall Appeal: C
      Good: A sporty hatch
      Bad: Sporty hatch is all its got

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​AutoLooks Buy List Approved: No
Recommended Tuner:                Yes
Trend Setter:                                 No
Brand Value:                                 Same
AutoLooks Stock Market:         Keep

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OVERALL GRADE: C-