KIA Forte (Top Selling in Singapore)
Launching on December 2009

Kia Forte 1.6L CVVT(CBU)
:EX RM75,800
:High Spec RM81,800 (Engine Push Start Button)

Kia Forte 2.0L CVVT(CBU)
:RM93,800 (Engine Push Start Button)

Open for booking now.(refundable)



HANDSOME LOOKS, SMOOTH ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, QUALITY INTERIOR FIT AND FINISH

VERDICT:
Everything you want and need, the KIA FORTE is the bast buy of the year

Dunno which salesperson to trust now..lol..some November..some end of this month..some end of the year..lol

Just wait lo...

Year end buy car, not really worth it le...

but u will still be taking year 2009 car instead of 2010

super discount and low interest? i damn hope sooooooo but i doubt it will happen
yup, CBU will be better than CKD of course

hmmm thnking to change a car..
if this car under 80k i thnk it is really good deal

jst worry bout quality part...and FC part

okay i got news from salesperson
1.6l basic vs full spec
the only differences is the rim, leather seats, push start button

1.6 comes with 2 airbags, abs & ebd
while 2.0 comes with 6 airbags

okay guys, i got the full specification for the forte already photocopy tho hehe

damnit the 1.6l full spec seriously can consider buying, here is what it comes with.
EX = basic
SX* = full (1.6l SX doesnt comes with leather)
17'' wheels (alloy for SX, steel for EX)
chrome door handle* (SX only)
rear garnish* (SX only)
chrome tipped tail-pipe* (SX only)
in-dash 6 CD changer
remote audio control (too bad dont have bluetooth)
illuminated sunvisor mirror + lid + sliding extension* (SX only)
hydraulic power steering for 1.6, 2.0 comes with electric
start/stop button and go* (SX only **smart key system, unlike those still need to slot in key and turn ignition to ON)
rear parking assist system with distance display on trip computer
electro-chromic mirror
auto headlight function* (SX only)
uv cut windshield* (SX only)
cluster illumination adjuster* (SX only)
ABS, EBD, BA, TCS* (SX only)
full auto air conditioning* (SX only)

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Added on October 23, 2009, 6:48 pmstarghazzer only the 2.0L comes with 6 airbags
the 1.6L SX (full spec comes only 2)

Yes... its a turn after main light switch...
Yes..but if you tint too much.. then it will turn on and off.. under overhead bridge.. tunnel etc.. haaa... careful not to get whack..as ppl think you beam in beam out... haaa... 

i still miss the push button! damn it...    but here i come naza... can check if possible for eX to convert? then i get the original kit there...Haaa..

hi, phelix..

nope.. a fews that i know already install aftermarket push-start button kit.. looks cool!..
but hey..yeah! maybe i could be the 1st with the original kit..haaaa....(thinking aloud here..)haaa..

since its already keyless entry.. with remote.. then with push button start lo...so rather cool..

not too sure where they place RHD push button.. care to snap few photos for that too..?

haa. yeah! i wish it comes with that too... local navigation comes on the clock area...with reverse cam (remove clock) rather .. small and blocking actually..
wah.. i like the red syn.. leather..

Darn it laa..the keyless entry and start-stop button damn temptingggg...gaaahh..

I wonder Kia can offer an "upgrade" from teh EX for only the keyless entry and push-stop button xD

erhmmm 1.6 should be significant i guess
2.0 comes with leather seat but not 1.6
yeah only the original comes with smart entry

                            Civic              Forte 2.0
Overall Length (mm)  4,450            4,530
Overall Width (mm)  1,750            1,775
Overall Height (mm)  1,435            1,460
Wheelbase (mm)  2,700            2,650
Ground Clearance  150               150
Weight (kg)          1,315            1,359
Fuel Tank  (Litre)        50                52

Engine   
Engine capacity   1,998 cc         1,998 cc
Engine type       4 Cylinder 16
                       Valve Chain-Driven
                            SOHC i-VTEC      4-cylinders in-line
Compression ratio    9.6 :1      10.5
Bore x Stroke    86.0 x 86.0         (86.0 x 86.0) mm
Power                  155bhp          156 bhp
Torque             188 Nm              194 Nm

Theta II is manufactured by Hyundai using GEMA print so it comes from GEMA engine while Gamma is the previous engine which is not based on GEMA.

Yup, just wondering will Theta II share some of the parts off 4B11 ... since it comes from the same GEMA print... theres a cost efficiency there if some parts are being shared. Never seen the Theta II engine yet, thus cant really come to a conclusion.

yup hehe ... i was planning to stop over the Naza near Federal Highway ... hopefully they let us test drive the 2.0 hehe ..cuz Lancer they dun give test drive... haiz ..

Oh yea..so anyone went for the Naza carnival? Any updates?

1.6 vs 2.0

Pro:
Cheaper Road Tax
Cheaper Insurance
Lesser Fuel consumption
Higher maintenance cost in the long run

Cons:
lesser safety feature (6 air bags which can't be install later)
lesser HP
Gamma Engine compare to Theta II engine

so is the additional 5-8k worth it ? hrmmm anymore to add ?

Taken from a comment by a salesperson posting on Paultan's site on this topic

I think he's the same SA that posted on Mudah..so we're expecting launch next month?

Is this car FC better or worst than current spectra?not spectra 5...coz that kia spectra suk fuel like dracula suck blood...my mother want to give that spectra to me..only hv to pay for rm300 a month untill 2015 or 2016..currently have wira..if i want to trade in that spectra & take this forte how ekk??hope all sifu here can answer me