there is only one thing inspira and T&H car cannot beat forte, that is safety for 2.0 liter car. Which car in this price range has 6 airbags?

If you care for your safety, this car should be in your list.

Jap car is lighter , to save fuel, because japan it self do not have any petroleum(a problem highlighted during WW2) . European and US do not have this concern.

Ure refering to the Malaysian specs. But if compared to the American & European specs, Toyota & Honda are marginally better in their safety ratings.

Toyota Camry ratings:
http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle%20Shoppers...0Detail?ID=7994

Honda Civic ratings:
http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle%20Shoppers...0Detail?ID=8437

Kia Forte ratings:
http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle%20Shoppers...0Detail?ID=8478

In US, Hyundai/Kia is growing so fast. Even Toyota admits that, there is nothing to stop korean, other than Jap's Brand image( which has been diluted after the numerous recalls). Well, in a buyer's view, korean strong is good, so T&H will give better stuff to our ppl in msia. See how they improve the New altis facelift?

They will be under great pressure of Naza(kia,peugeot) and now Ford, hyundai. Imagine a toyota camry 2.4 with 2 airbags. while polo 1.2tsi with 6/7 airbags.

Haha, another joker. I will see you in hospital after taking corner at 200.

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Added on October 18, 2010, 4:55 pmNhc pickup is quite sluggish. But once high speed it flies.

Forte pickup is damn sluggish. When high speed also the same sluggishness.

Thts the diff between jap n korean tech.

Korean tech is still lightyears behind japs. Sorry for bursting ur bubble here. Just stating facts, if you dont accept then too bad =)

dunno...heard fr nissan sa

^ like wat he said.

kevin23 is being honest.. not much ppl bash their own cars. He gives valuable info about city without bias. u guys should give him some credit lar. talking about naza, it is well known naza sucks at aftersales service. Spare parts have to wait long, technical team not enuf technical knowledge to solve car problems. this maybe the main problem that causes ppl to steer away from buying forte. And also the brand itself, Kia.

to be honest.. city, civic, vios, altis (CCVA) by quantity have flooded our malaysian streets. The wow factor no longer there already. Vios by far get the worst hit because of ugly design and conventional color offered by toyota. Vios is like proton saga few years back haha. (no offense to Vios drivers). Proton Inspira by far the best for bucks for 1.8l at RM79k and above for 2l. Get a white inspira, throw away proton bumpers and stickers, put back mitsubishi bumper (even better get evo bumper) upgrade HID, exhaust system, get rim upgrades. You will shine more than the rest of CCVA. Civic is got some wow but since uncles and aunties also drive the same car.. tiada umph la. -.- vios, city, altis is nothing much.

Me a Kia fanboy? tsk tsk tk. I have the Latest Accord in my garage as well.
and a Myvi to go pasar

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Added on October 18, 2010, 9:00 pmLOL i even havent gotten to the part about the latest Gen's city FC... lalalala
really failed as a "City" car.