Kia Forte, When will this beauty launch in MAS?
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 Oct 27 2009, 02:14 AM
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Rawr..I really wouldn't want to settle with the 4-speed auto..but seeing the shifters..but aahh..alot of reviews weren't so good for the 4-auto..
Worst case I might end up with the auto..playing with the shifters instead of leaving to D-gear..lol |
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Oct 27 2009, 08:37 AM
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I don't mind playing with the gear..but loads of reviews I've read on the 2.0 4-speed auto and it wasn't good..maybe the ratios wasn't right..they seem to give good reviews on the manual tranny instead..
But heck..like you said..if in a jam..leave it to auto-mode during jams..regular driving..use the shifters xP |
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Oct 27 2009, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 27 2009, 09:08 AM) what about chevrolet cruze auto 6 speed gear box then?? Abit too long of a wait..and I still prefer the Forte's look over the Cruze..no idea why..maybe just me being simple =/that's so cool~  QUOTE(leongwk15 @ Oct 27 2009, 09:27 AM) Still no news on launching dates???? What is the delay? Patient young padawan..lol..well..according to the multiple sources..it's due to launch next month..exactly when..not mentioned..but one thing is for sure..it'll be launch along the face lifted PicantoI am getting tired of this..... I dont noe about u guys. This waiting game is really sick. I hope NAZA is not taking their own sweet time to survey the market respond about this car. With forum, blog and reviews, NAZA could make use of these to adjust their pricing. That is why the price is going up from below RM70K to now RM75K. Be ready that the price may be higher when it is launch. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Some snippet of the 90% almost the same reported QUOTE "Kami yakin misi ini mampu dicapai, ini juga dapat dilihat daripada komitmen syarikat terhadap segmen berkenaan dengan cadangan untuk melancarkan Naza Suria Facelift (segmen A - kecil) dan Naza Force (segmen B - sederhana) pada bulan depan," katanya kepada pemberita di sini semalam. QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Oct 27 2009, 02:27 PM) This? Yeaka? I only read about the awkward clutch..but I guess I'll have to wait to test drive both =/ http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/06...orea/#more-3811 Give us the Venga please  On the contrary, there are also reviews which criticise the light clutch and oversensitive accelerator which often cause unintentional stalls; hence recommending the auto tranny instead. I personally would prefer automatic as it is easier on the legs in congested city traffic, and it comes with manual shifting mode whenever there's room to run. The 6 speed auto sounds good on paper, but various road tests have shown that the Cruze is not exactly a sprinter (1+ sec slower than rivals !!) and the fuel economy is a concern as well. The Singaporean website One Shift chooses the Cruze over the Forte for comfort and refinement reasons, but I guess taste is always subjective. I agree that the dash and console of the Cruze looks more sophisticated (look at the glow at night) but the exterior looks messy. Civic Type R UK spec's console is even more radical... like spaceship. The red glow works better the sedan Civic's bluish hue too. Same with the Forte's red over the i30's blue.  Added on October 27, 2009, 6:26 pm QUOTE(mosh @ Oct 27 2009, 12:57 PM) someone told me that tomorrow there will be a car launching at the curve ? its a korean car ? izzit forte or another make up naza suria ? I just checked The Curve's Happening page..QUOTE Naza Kia Pecanto Launch & Road Show This post has been edited by madman20: Oct 27 2009, 06:26 PMDate: 28 October – 1 November 2009 Location: Piazza |
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Oct 28 2009, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(Burgerlim @ Oct 27 2009, 06:48 PM) This was posted by someone in ceratosg forum... The items mentioned above without the brackets..are those included or not included?o_O1st 4 item makes me  and  and  haaa.... Naza Forte Specs which is different from Singapore: - Immobilizer - Push Start Button - Exterior Door lock/unlock button - Shark Fin Antenna - Bodykit (FREE) - Solar Film (FREE) - Leather Door trim - The rest are the same as Sg SX basic. - RM83,000!!! / |
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Oct 28 2009, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 28 2009, 07:38 PM) i heard.. kinda sucks... Lol..is it in the Klang Valley? If it is..once I get the car..I'll go to that service centre only =Xlol... but is ok.. my best friend owned the Kia Authorized Service Center... i've no problem at all..  On the BK issue..wait..are you guys saying it comes as standard for all CBU units in Malaysia? Or only Novus Spec CBUs? |
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Oct 28 2009, 09:54 PM
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Wah..serious ka..crap man..summore just about to change job next month..dunno wanna go crazy and try to get or not.. =/
UPDATE: News from Kereta.info..there's a White Forte in the link..looks nice..but white is hard to maintain =S UPDATE II: Kia Forte Koup next year? QUOTE(The Star Paper @ Oct 29 2009) “We look forward to launching more models this year and next year; 2010 will see a new emergence of Kia vehicles, as we will be introducing a 4x4 model, a C-segment sports car and several other new models. We hope this will cater to a wide range of consumers,” he said. So..the Forte this year..while the Koup next? As far as I know..Kia's only sports car is the Koup..right? =S SOS This post has been edited by madman20: Oct 29 2009, 08:14 AM |
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Oct 29 2009, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 29 2009, 09:22 AM) if the car is under your budget then go ahead la.. but don't ask about resell value question.. haha.. I hope so too..I was actually planning to work for a month or 2 and see how's my performance first..but don't want to miss out on the CBU units..if Naza do launch the CKD units at slightly lower price and minor downgrade..I don't mind..Koup~ yes is the only coupe in Kia.. wow~ but not my type le... 2 doors i only will buy as weekend car.. 4x4 model must be the all new sorento... nice car too... QUOTE(amduser @ Oct 29 2009, 09:40 AM) wanna ask... Some showroom already have the car..but it is kept from customer views *Refer phelix's photos few pages back*if there any showroom that has this car? really wanna sit inside and see how it goes. As it is not launched yet..the car is kept away from publics' eye for now QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 29 2009, 02:33 PM) can la.. Mehehe..nice nice..will keep in touch!if u guys need help.. i can ask.. at least i can let u know the "real price".. haha.. he might not be able to help me much as i'm in KL and he's in hometown.. but i'll get him to consult me everytime before repairing.. |
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Oct 29 2009, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 29 2009, 04:55 PM) no problem.. keep in touch.. Mehehe..keep us updated..and see if the basic spec also included BK..or can top up for the BK =Xi'll proceed booking this weekend in puchong branch.. will check is BK giving out FOC... hoho  |
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Oct 29 2009, 06:24 PM
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15'' alloy..=s
Might keep some cash and get a new set of rims =S What color is matching with white?XD |
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Oct 29 2009, 07:14 PM
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Oct 30 2009, 01:22 AM
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Meh..more stupid move from teh government..I have no idea what are they thinking with the damn NAP..they don't think of people in the lower income bracket..
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Oct 30 2009, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 30 2009, 01:49 PM) can le.. like the pug 206 also can request to change the badge back to peugeot.~ Yehh..it'll be nice later go booking sin... haha... QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 30 2009, 04:06 PM) aiks.. my friend ask me not to booking first.. he'll try to ask his friend.. nvm... just wait.. me stay near by puchong... QUOTE(jimmy.soo @ Oct 30 2009, 04:13 PM) why? ask his friends regarding what? Wah..puchong-ians..ooooh..... im staying in puchong QUOTE(phelix @ Oct 30 2009, 05:29 PM) i've already asked it for you.. Keep us updated!LOL~ the booking fee can be refund, should be normal practice for booking a car yet to launch. he actually ask me to give him cheque with RM1000. he won't bank it and wait until the loan settle then will return to me. cash.. i don't know.. haha |
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Oct 30 2009, 06:07 PM
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@Burgerlim
I saw some guys from the ceratosg forum replaced to that logo..is that the new official Kia logo? It looks damn sleek |
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Oct 30 2009, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(Burgerlim @ Oct 30 2009, 06:22 PM) nope... its kr logo... think here too much like lexus.. so haa... Hmm..might change the front and keep the others maybe xPyes.. many changed theirs... front back and steering wheel too.. |
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Oct 30 2009, 07:18 PM
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Koup is only for the looks..plus..the Sg only seem to be selling the 1.6..I think the 2.4l that the US are getting is definitely better
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Oct 30 2009, 07:37 PM
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I'll wait till the car is available for test drive..I may regret it when I decide to get and it isn't a CBU unit..but heck..still better than my dying wira 1.3
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Oct 30 2009, 09:55 PM
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I like the logo with the front grill like the one below
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Oct 31 2009, 05:53 AM
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Yeah..but being a metallic color..it might be slightly more expensive..but couple of hundred bucks that is xD
I've gotta agree..the Ebony black is damn smexy in the pic I might just stick to white and look for gunmetal rims..it'd be nice to get the one like this |
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Oct 31 2009, 10:10 AM
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Read somewhere prior to the new Picanto launch that there were cars launching on the 28/10/2009 and 15/11/2009
So..with the recent announcement of the new Picanto on the 28th..we can only assume 15th Nov is the Forte? =S |
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Oct 31 2009, 05:50 PM
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White you've gotta keep washing to ensure such stain like the picture above won't appear..especially during the monsoon season.. =/
Black also abit painful to maintain..you've gotta ensure the materials used is really soft when washing..or else you'd start to see scratches as black really brings out those "circular" lines if not properly handled during washing |
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