This is bad news for hot hatchback fans out there because the upcoming Forte5 GT will only be available with an automatic. You'll have to get the sedan and sacrifice adaptive cruise control if you'd like to row your own gears. It would be nice if the hatchback came with a manual, but at the very least it's nice to hear that a more powerful Forte is coming to the US at all. Kia hasn't announced pricing for the Forte GT yet but we know it will come with 18-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, LED headlights, more aggressive accents, and a sportier interior. Expect the Forte GT to arrive later in 2019.

UPDATE: Kia has responded on Twitter regarding the Forte5 GT saying, "Thank you for your inquiry! At this time there are no plans for production on the hot hatch version." This may seem like a confirmation that the US won't actually receive the Forte5 but there's always a possibility that Kia isn't telling the full truth.