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The 2016 Kia Forte 5 SX isn’t marketed as a performance model, but this compact 5-door handles well and it has enough power to make it a fun daily driver – falling just short of the “hot hatch” designation without even trying while preserving all of the comforts needed to be driven through the daily grind.
When most people talk about a “hot hatch” in the US, they are talking about vehicles like the Ford Focus ST or RS, the Ford Fiesta ST, the VW Golf R or the Hyundai Veloster Turbo – all of which are active in the world of motorsports. The “problem” with these high performance hatchbacks is that they are less efficient, they often have a harsher ride and they are generally far more expensive than the non-performance variants of the same models. The desire for a roomy hatchback that balances performance, efficiency and ride quality has led to another sub-segment of cars that are fun to drive, but they achieve that quality without compromising ride quality or efficiency – or without lifting the purchase price too high. Continue reading 2016 Kia Forte 5 Review: Just Short of a Hot Hatch...
When most people talk about a “hot hatch” in the US, they are talking about vehicles like the Ford Focus ST or RS, the Ford Fiesta ST, the VW Golf R or the Hyundai Veloster Turbo – all of which are active in the world of motorsports. The “problem” with these high performance hatchbacks is that they are less efficient, they often have a harsher ride and they are generally far more expensive than the non-performance variants of the same models. The desire for a roomy hatchback that balances performance, efficiency and ride quality has led to another sub-segment of cars that are fun to drive, but they achieve that quality without compromising ride quality or efficiency – or without lifting the purchase price too high. Continue reading 2016 Kia Forte 5 Review: Just Short of a Hot Hatch...
