You could say the Kia Forte is a strange starting point from ... to match the smattering of crimson across the grille and lower fascia vents. Inside, there's a GT-specific steering wheel ...

The redesigned for 2019 Kia Forte brings simple controls ... The front seats are basic and short on lower back support, which exacerbates the impacts from the stiff suspension.

The Kia offers more performance at a lower price, so we'd give the edge to it. For the Kia Forte, the LX is the most efficient trim, with a rating of 34 mpg combined. The cheapest Hyundai Elantra ...