From what i see in the pics at paultan's site, it seems that all the pics were taken at the launch event the pavilion.

There's the pic of the centre stack of the 1.6. Note the A pillar's shadow slanting across the front passengers dashboard. And the right spoke of the steering wheel has no buttons.


Then there's the pic of the rear leather seats of red 2.0 with of two asians in the front seats. Again. a glimpse of slanting A pillar shadow over the dashboards at the far left.


From the multiple pics, can assume there were 2-3 main spotlights onto the showroom stage.

And then there's the pic of the steering wheel with leather seats (must be the 2.0)... again can see the similar slanting shadow of the A pillar across the front passenger dashboard. Darker shadow and slants more downwards compared to the first pic as the car should be closer to the left spotlight.



Lo and behold ... there are BUTTONS ON THE RIGHT STEERING SPOKE... CRUISE CONTROL?????? As seen on few videos on youtube. Couldn't be the bluetooth button coz it would be on the middle lower styeering spooke.

I 100% recall that the model 1.6 SX I went to see yesterday had no buttons on the right steering spoke.. Even had a picture of it in my handphone.

Is this particular trim brought in just for the launch or is NAZA keeping quiet 'bout this until all the 1.6 EX and 1.6 SX stock are sold out. Then the tell you the 2.0 extras are not just the extra 30hp, leather seats, motodriven streering ... but also cruise control. Just have to wait and see next year.

No wonder potential civic/mazda 3 buyers are having 2nd thoughts.

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Added on November 26, 2009, 1:35 amoh ya .. there's also the small round green ?sticker on the centre of the KIA emblem on both the 1.6 and 2.0 steering as seen in the pics above.

I can only assume the the pic of the steering wheel with the cruise button control are taken at the pavilion launc.

Anybody been to the event can confirm this?

This post has been edited by redz3: Nov 26 2009, 01:35 AM

good share...
that means 2.0 is exist lo....
arh.. more hope to get 2.0...

I also planning to buy a 1.6 (SX) version guys!

Was doing a search on google for local info on it

Just found out theres a forum for the Forte in Malaysia already.
Check it out at www.kiafortemalaysia.com
it seems its Kia Forte Owner's Club Malaysia Forum, perhaps future questions,sharing can be done there..

anyone from penang or kulim can answer my question above??...

been there at pavi, but only after the launch party.
get the brochure and specifications detail.

at first look likes nobody care about our existence (me & gf)
then came indian guy, kind of manager from kg baru branch, have a chit chat a bit. he's a nice guy, and he ask whether want to take pics or not.

then a product manager talk with us, have a chit chat after took the pics. they treat us nicely. i got 2 copy of the same pics. they even process my pics first before others (which took earlier)

and for those who looks for bodykit, hold your wallet tight coz u might lose some money next year. hehe
there will be one sole distributor for bodykit, called NZ (or enzed - i'm not so sure on the spelling) in KL. they will sell bodykit for forte and other accessories too!

so no pics but the Red forte is damn nice. it makes the white forte looks ordinary (side by side).. hehe

if you check the website www.forte.my
The pic show in the gallery, the steering is with button on the right. But not sure what kind of button is it.

autocruise gua ~

the right button on the steering wheel is the autocruise control

have not seen any spec sheet that say auto cruise is included in any model. Personally i think auto cruise is a must in the range toper, in this case the 2.0. sort of a differentiator from the other model.

yes i believe it is the 2.0 model but damn the spec stated on the broucher is confusing customers.... not to mentioned misleading too

if stock bluetooth is in too.. i ll curse our local sg AD...haaaa...

wat is the weight different between kia forte 2.0 n hyundai avante 2.0?

i think naza had launched this model as well...

huh what u talking about?
lol of course they were the one who launched this kia forte, just rebadged into naza

To all that applied loan, what is the best rate going for a 5 year loan ?

This post has been edited by killdavid: Nov 26 2009, 11:15 AM

2.0 model has "Start Engine" button and 6 air bags?

aisehmannn.. lots if query point to the same issue that we've used to discuss before..

we really2 need the V2 now so that we can update all vital information on page 1.

come on guys.. keep spamming and your car will be cominggg!!

yes it comes with push start-stop button and it has 6 airbags...
regarding the autocruise u better check with KIA or maybe can screw em' for misleading

the verticle air vents..looks very odd leh .. like the new elantra.

change logo only right...can consider cbu?

This post has been edited by xshiro: Nov 26 2009, 11:40 AM