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The 2022 Kia Forte SL. Carivo rates it 7.7/10 — middle of the pack. It does enough right to be a reasonable choice, but the scores don’t make a compelling case for picking it over class leaders.
Technology is its best dimension at 8.4/10. Infotainment quality and connectivity put it ahead of most sedan rivals here — matters if a modern cabin is a priority for you. Value at 6.6/10 is a real gap — segment leaders outperform it here by a noticeable margin.
As a budget-end sedan ($24,702–$31,616, 31 MPG, 5 passengers), the price is the main draw. Weigh the lower cost against any weak-scoring dimensions before signing. At 4 years old, this model predates meaningful updates to the Kia Forte SL lineup. Check how the current generation scores differently before committing to the older version.
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