I wonder, will the 6 speed gear ratio of the new forte 2011 improve FC?

What's the current interest rate for 9 years from maybank?

just booked my 1.6 sx 6 speed auto @ serdang branch. Just for everyone's reference, here are the new spec list for the Forte Facelift (FL):

1.6 EX:
- 6 Speed
- Antilock braking system (ABS)
- 16" Allow Wheels (UP from previous 15" Steel)
- Rear Disc Brake
- Dual Airbags
- Active Headrest
- Front foglamps
- Audio System with CD Player/MP3/USB/Ipod with 6 speakers
- LED Side Repeaters (I think this is side signals)
- Eletronic Chromic Mirror
- Air Cond
- Reverse Sensor

1.6 SX / 2.0 SX (Addon from above):
- 6 speed with paddle shifters (new for 1.6 and 2.0 sx)
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Eletronic Brake force distribution (EBD)
- Cornering brake control (CBC)
- Brake assist system (BAS)
- Traction control system (TCS)
- 17" Allows
- CD Changer
- Bluetooth connectivity
- UV Cut Glass
- Leather Steering Wheel
- LED Side Mirror With auto-folding (NEW In 1.6 & 2.0 SX) - Basically a button to press to fold/unfold the side mirrors
- Telescopic steering
- Keyless entry system
- Electronic chromic mirror
- Full auto aircond
- Rear parking assist system
- Button start/stop & smart key system
- Reverse camera & Display (new in 1.6 & 2.0 sx) - Reverse camera appears in rear view mirror, takes up half of the rearview mirror and has a display (3 "boxes") to indicate the distance between your car rear and the object behind it.

2.0 SX Only:
- Side & curtain airbags
- Leather seats
- Motor driven power steering
- Auto cruise control

That's about it. The new features for the FL are worth the extra 4k plus the 6 speed gearbox. The gearbox looks however are not as nice as the previous 4 speed AND the front grille of the new forte FL is also not as nice looking. The older grille is more "inner" bevel while the new FL is more "outer" bevel. Not so sure if this is the correct way to describe. Go to the showroom to check it out, you'll know what i mean.

Cybermaster98 - Sure. Here it is:

- 6 Speed auto transmission with paddle shifters (1.6 SX & 2.0 SX only)
- New Gearbox design (not so nice design compared to older one)
- LED Repeaters / Side Mirrors with auto-folding (not really consider auto, but need to press button to fold/unfold).
- Reverse Camera & Display

That's about it that i can recall as new features, the rest are minor cosmetics like chrome added here and there, those i'm not sure what's added, but the above are the new major features.

UPDATE: New price is 4-5k extra from current price. Approx 78.8k (1.6 EX), 85.8k (1.6 SX) and 97.8k (2.0 SX).

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Added on February 2, 2011, 3:04 pmFor those interested to see how the new grille looks like, you can check it out towards the end of this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxVgJVVo6E

This post has been edited by CyberKewl: Feb 2 2011, 03:04 PM

Ah..foglamp also got diff from old one, new one is slightly longer/larger.

You sure ah?? Hahaha..if you're not joking then when I get my car and we'll see how it goes and arrange for a swap, provided it is possible depending on the size still matching or not.

yup overlooked that one, didnt realised it was a new feature in FL until yesterday. So looks like all in all, quite a decent amount of new stuff for the extra 4-5k. Pretty worth it!

Haha yeah I write my own android apps, not for Forte though, just some utilities for the greatest mobile OS ever made. I might write one for MFC, who knows

Dyno program..haha..i think a bit out of my league..maybe do something simple like a program that can display the club's next TT date location, etc...direct forum access from app, promotions, etc.

Extra about 4-5k but worth it due to 6 speed gearbox, paddle shifters and other goodies. Take note paddle shifters only available for SX model (1.6 and 2.0). The bluetooth connectivity is new in the FL version too from what i noticed.

try sri kembangan/serdang branch opposite caltex station, same row as BHPetrol.

No idea. Maybe you could try to call them up and ask instead, easier

I'm getting the following for my new FL forte:

K emblem front and back
door visor
tint voucher RM 300
steering lock
touch and go
mud flap

signed and promised by SA, so he will definitely deliver.

my SA promised before end of month. hopefully can get by then

PM'ed

Yeah that kind of SA/dealer is horrible...if dont want to give anything also shouldnt say like that...

i test drove it, didnt feel under power to me at all if compared to my saga blm 1.3 manual.

huh? you already waiting to get car and you want to know the interest rate? weird..anyway, current 1.6 FL is 86k, interest about 2.7% from pbb.

yup definitely.

also can try sri kembangan/serdang raya branch, opposite caltex station, same row as bhp petrol. i test drove the 1.6 6 speed there.