Dear All,

Just came back from Kulim KIA showroom. Only 1.6cc EX available. No test drive but got a chance to start the engine and test aircon. The car was decorated like a wedding car, really spoilt the view. I guess of us already know the spec for EX and SX, so point to mentioned about it.

Overall, the size is not that really big but much bigger than Vios and City. Better get the SX as the EX is really very basic. Interior is all black plastic. Aircon compressor is Made in Korea, Doowood. Don't know whether its exspensive for repair and replacement?

Pro.
1) Spacious
2) Maintenance free battery
3) Air con blower very strong (max)
4) Fancy CD Player
5) Sound system better than Jap car. Basic player also got 4 level of bass.
6) Door with double rubber lining but closing still not solid?????
Cons
1) Door closure not solid (No "kumph" sound like Vios and City)
2) No hood cover (against the engine)
3) Interior looks not elegant due to over use of plastic material all round.
4) Interior door trim is plastic, no fabric.
5) Petrol fill lid made of plastic.
6) Body metal thin. (this is usual to nowadays new car)
7) Overall plastic interior, 99% (car seat not included).
8) Korean tyre, Hankook. (no year manufacture inprint, can not check what year)

The SX version will not be available for viewing here until Friday 27/11. I hoping to have a look of the SX version and give a test drive. No special discount here, only free cheap tinted. If I choose to buy, I will go for SX, sell off the 17" rims and buy a 15" alloy rims.

With SX price at RM81K, in my own opinion it is very tricky and difficult to choose as at this price range, there are alot of others car to consider. Its up to individual usage and priority.

Please do post and share ur opinion after viewing the Forte.

Now I am thinking whether to change to 1.6 SX or not...erm...

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Added on November 24, 2009, 1:18 pm

Arifa told me that. I am not sure about 1.6(SX). She told me about 2.0 SX