Why I bought the 2014 Forte EX
 

This test pretty much sums up my feelings on all the cars I tested. The Cruze was not in this text but did not fair well in the last test of this kind from MT. One thing that was not brought up about the Dart was the lumpy hard uncomfortable seat. Not to mention the Senta and Cruze are scary slow and so is the Civic. The Ford Focus is not in the test but is a mid pack car in performance and handling, and feels & sounds harsh on rough roads.

I've been reading about the new Forte. Seems to get pretty good reviews from everyone.

I tested two Darts before I bought my new 200. I found the seats to be just fine in the two I drove. Why did I get the 200 instead? More legroom in the back and I like the 2.4 with the auto stick. BUT the main reason was I got a better deal on it.

I've been in most of the cars listed. I like the Cruze the best and the Forte next. That said the Cruze is very slow, and that would make me buy the Forte ex.

I drove my friends first gen Forte', the car was pretty decent imo