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Does the Kia Forte EX have a manual transmission?

I’m thinking about buying a Kia Forte EX that I saw for sale on Craigslist, but I really like driving stick shift. I know a lot of smaller cars come with automatic transmission, but does the Kia Forte EX come with a manual transmission?

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Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Stick shift cars are so much more fun to drive, aren’t they? Unfortunately, the
Kia Forte EX
is not available with a true manual transmission. Instead, it’s equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. This means that while you have the option of manually shifting gears, you won’t need to lift your foot off the gas pedal or step on a clutch.
Here are a few budget-friendly vehicles that can be equipped with manual transmission:
  • Chevrolet Spark
    : With a starting cost of just $14,595, this Chevy hatchback comes with a five-speed manual transmission.
  • Nissan Versa
    : A five-speed manual is standard on all three trims of Nissan’s smallest car. Prices start at $16,405.
  • Subaru Impreza
    : Subaru’s compact car can be optioned with a five-speed manual transmission on both the sedan and hatchback models. The Impreza starts at $20,290.
  • Volkswagen Jetta
    : For a starting price of $21,360, the Jetta comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission on all trims.
  • Kia Forte GT
    : This sportier trim option of the Kia Forte comes with a six-speed manual transmission and starts at $24,545.
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