Forte is indeed a good car. But when compared to the Inspira, it lacks in terms of power and size. My dad was seriously contemplating on buying the Forte but finally settled for Inspira for the aforementioned reasons. In spite of that, I'd like to stress that the consumers benefit regardless of which car they buy since both offer great value.

My verdict after having driven both cars?

Inspira offers a better driving experience than Forte. Better ride and handling. If you gunning for a spirited drive, buy the Inspira. Those beefy 16 inch Conti tires are really comfortable and absorbs all road imperfections.

On the other hand, Forte's steering feels light and the car doesn't feel planted to the road while speeding. I do like the shitload of gadgets though. The rear reverse camera is sweet and the gimmicky but somewhat cool start stop engine button.

Interior quality for Inspira feels cheap (hey, you get what you pay for) and the panels are poorly assembled. My dad's Inspira has little gaps along the panels and the right air con panel is slightly jutting out. Exterior door sealants are also misaligned. The interior door handles exhibit a hollow feel and squeaks when you squeeze them.


Forte's interior quality is better. Plastic feels somewhat more premium.

Power? Mivec with CVT gearbox is driving nirvana. Just whack the throttle when the light turns green and the Forte behind gets smoked and wets itself.

This post has been edited by Enclave Recruit: Aug 25 2011, 10:14 PM