So speaking of Car & Driver, I read an article in which they compared the car to a Mazda 3 hatch and a Volkswagen Golf.

They wrote about its refined engine, neat interior, clean styling, and most importantly...how well it tackled corners. It placed third out of three, mostly because of its uncomfortable seats, too-firm ride, and sloppy shifting but interestingly...it was only four points from the winning Mazda's overall score. They said, "Ultimately, the question is where the Forte would finish were this a 10-car test. Our scores give a hint: likely right here in third."

A few little details to iron out and this car is certainly on top. That's good enough for me! Good job Kia. It's been mentioned, but this improvement is definitely spreading across the range. The Soul was the first one that caught my eye, mostly because it's so...out there. I think it's a little cooler than the xB or the Cube. The new Borrego should've been good but it was released at a bad time. The Sorento is definitely eye-catching as well...and look at their Amanti replacement, the Cadenza and designs for the upcoming Optima. I'm thoroughly impressed.

Cadenza


Optima