if you ask in forte thread means you are already choosen forte. But because of some small group of useless sales people, you may doubt about the car.

Anyway go to another showroom, probably you will get well serve. Some say seri kembangan is good. some say sunway got very nice leng lui. some say glenmarie very profesional. try the other branches.

anyway mazda 3 is much more expensive compare to forte.

I found this last week while surfing around, just stumbled, take a look:

http://ceratoforte.forumotion.com/t2179-my...-for-a-facelift

Scroll down further and you can see clearly that the forte doesnt have much damage compared to the car behind which is a Toyota Vios (bonet also crumpled inward) and the rear of the Mazda 3 that this forte hit in front. The material used by these two cars doesnt appear to be good. I guess now you know why our forte weighs 1.3 tonnes compared to Vios 1.1 tonnes. That's 200 KG heavier. Also take note of the comment from the owner of the forte, he mentions that 2 out of the 8 cars involved in that accident was Vios and BOTH of them cannot move their cars and had to be towed. Naturally the Forte was still able to move with no issues. So to all of you who even have the lingering thought of changing to a Vios or Honda City for good FC, this could be the price you pay for it. Your life is not worth the money saved for fuel consumption when you could save your own life (and your family's life). Money can't buy that back. Food for thought

P/S: Now you know why forte was chosen as IIHS top safety pick award

see my car then... involve in a 4car excident and fortunate for me i was the second car, i was hit at the back side so hard that even though i was around 2-3 meters from the Camry infront of me i still managed to hit its bumper slightly, and my feet was on the breaks and the handbreak was up at the time..!!!! ( Hurrah for forte breaks..!!) i was hit by a Wira and the damaged part at the engine was really bad for that wira... even the engine was cracked when i took a look and motor oil was leaking everywhere...well at least i know that Kia build forte quite strong .. now its at Mr Arul CSC, almost 2months now.. hope that it would finish by next week or so

Wow how's your neck? Forte anti whiplash seats did their job?

any pics of the wira? Just wondering how bad the wira looks like. good to know that our car is really so strong and seems proven

Wah singaporeans really good man! After sending ther car for accident repairs can get a replacement car! Lancer somemore..Cis...

yalar..when i read it also i was like..what?? too bad here dont have such thing..sigh.

hi all, just want to let u know

- installed my rsr bodykit yesterday with ejoputrajaya at kajang
- installation took around 2hrs, bodykit fit nicely & workmanship is very good
- credit card accepted, recommended to all

pics and damage report pls

Just thought i'd make a quick FAQ for Forte, if you feel there's more things to add let me know, i'll revise it and add them in. Thanks:

Frequently Asked Questions About Naza/KIA Forte v1.0
Written By CyberKewl a.k.a MLBL

Q: How much does the Forte Costs?
A: The latest / current price for the Forte costs RM 78,800 for the 1.6 EX, RM 85,800 for the 1.6 SX, RM 97,800 for the 2.0 SX

Q: Which trim/version of the forte is most worth it to buy?
A: The SX version is the most bang for buck, whether you're going for the 1.6 or 2.0 SX. If you can spare the cash for the road tax cost of the 2.0, go for it (approx < RM 400). The 1.6 SX has extra goodies such as reverse camera, paddle shifters (!!), stability control programmes such as EBD, CBC, BAS, TCS (the 1.6 EX only has ABS), 6 CD changer, Electric folding mirrors, Keyless entry & start/stop engine button, full auto aircond system, Front fog lamps. On the other hand the 2.0 SX has an improved Motor Driven Power Steering, Cruise Control, Leather seats, side & curtain airbags (and of course, a 2 Litre engine!). Ultimately if you're alright with the lower spec EX which does not have the full stability control programmes and on a tight budget, its still a steal compared to many other cars in the market.

Q: How is the resale value of the KIA Forte? I heard Korean cars have bad resale value.
A: Now this is often debated in the forums and almost everywhere else. Firstly, the KIA Forte is the newest generation or batch of KIA cars in which KIA is trying to get rid of their bad image or perception of korean cars being cheap, unreliable, soulless, fuel guzzers and uninspiring. The resale value of the KIA forte is still being examined and determined by market forces, so it is still somewhat unclear where it stands at the moment. We'd have to wait at least 3-5 years before passing judgement on resale value. Comparing to the standard Toyota & Honda cars (lets call them T&H from now on), KIA cars in Malaysia will definitely have a much lower resale value compared to T&H.

However, lets put it this way, the Forte is priced at the range of Toyota Vios and Honda City but with better equipment, specification and the vehicle itself is in a higher segment compared to those two cars (Forte is a C segment car while the Vios & City are both B segment cars). With this being said, since Forte has more value for money, even with a lower resale value (should it come to that), it is still worth it right? Because you get to drive a car that has a lot more features, is more roomy and has great looks to boot! All for the same price (the 1.6 SX) as the highest spec Toyota Vios G (highest non-TRD spec)! Designed by world-renowed ex-audi designer Peter Schreyer, this new KIA car is a force to be reckoned with!

Q: I've heard that Naza's after sales service is terrible/horrible, is this true?
A: If you're referring to bad Service Centres, there are some that do not give a more professional service to customers, but you can go to other service centres should the service rendered by the one that you've visited is not up to par. Two of the highly recommended service centres in the Forums are the ones in Jalan Chan Sow Lin and Selayang. Remember, you only need to service your car once every 3 - 6 months depending on the type of engine oil you choose and if going to a much further one but more professional service centre is going to give you better satisfaction, why not? After all, its only once every 3 - 6 months not every 3 - 6 days or every 3 - 6 weeks even!

On the other hand, if you're referring to the parts delivery for warranty, the parts may take time to arrive depending on the demand and I believe once there are more Forte's on the road, the availability of the parts should be more abundant.

Q: How is the Forte's Fuel Consumption? Is it good / better than say a Toyota Vios / Honda City?
A: Forte's fuel consumption is reasonable for a C segment car which weighs about 1.3 tonnes. Varies between 6L/100KM to 11L/100KM depending on driving conditions and your right leg. I am currently still on my first service on my Forte 1.6 SX FL 6 Speed and the FC ranges between 8.35L/100KM to 10L/100KM (before first service it was 10L/100KM). Road conditions are mixed at about 80% highway / 20% city with occassional spirited driving using paddle shifters. If your route consists mostly traffic jams with stop-and-go type of traffic, I believe the Forte would not give you a reasonable fuel consumption (possibly between 10L-11L/100KM). One of the reasons why the fuel consumption is not as good as Toyota Vios and Honda City is because the Vios weighs about 1075KG while the Honda City weighs about 1100 KG which is 200 Kilos lighter than the Forte. That being said, with the car weighing at 1.3 tonnes, it helps in ensuring the stability of the car during cornering and also helps during accidents. Which is why the Forte was awarded by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) as the "Top Safety Pick" for 2010. Honestly speaking, if you are into good fuel consumption but just want an everyday car to drive from point A to point B, just get a Toyota Vios. Its boring, it has good fuel efficiency, simple, nothing to shout about. But if you're looking for a really great car, look no further. Don't dwell too much on the fuel consumption and you will be rewarded with an amazing drive and a safe car to take you and your family all the way to your destination.

Q: How many years is the warranty on the Forte?
A: The forte comes with a 5 years unlimited mileage warranty which consists of 2 years from Naza KIA and 3 years from Allianz Insurance (do not worry, you don't have to buy your car insurance from Allianz to be entitled for the remaining 3 years of warranty).

Q: Are the maintenance costs for the Forte high compared to cars of similar price range?
A: Not at all. Comparing to some cars of similar price range such as the Vios & City, Forte's maintenance cost is probably the lowest among them. Also do take note that if you're planning to buy a Honda City or any Honda car for that matter, honda requires you to service your car at 3 month intervals regardless of the engine oil that you are using be it mineral or synthetic oil. This would mean higher maintenance costs. For more details and comparison with other cars, google for "Forte Maintenance Comparison Chart".

Q: Is the forte safe?
A: Definitely. The top of the range 2.0 SX with 2 frontal airbags and 4 side/curtain airbags, stability programmes such as ABS, EBD, CBC, BAS, TCS was awarded by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety as the "Top safety pick" for 2010. With a weight of 1.3 tonnes, the Forte is definitely a lot safer than other famous budget cars such as the Toyota Vios and Honda City.

Front Crash Test - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I65g58GdE4w&feature=related
Side Crash Test - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwsVX3x37Q8

heh, is this question is for me?
damage rm1550, will try to uplaod pic later

He could not start the engine, the car had to be towed to SC and it took them 7 days to change the whole set of button. He was so mad that he complained to KIA Korea

What was the reason for the start button failure according to the SC? This sounds serious yet its the first time hearing that cannot start the car even with the failsafe method.

My Neck? its fine...the anti whiplash seats a hell fine of a job


i did'nt managed to get wira pictures bro.. a lil bit kelam kabut at the time ..im still trying to get the picture from the cops.. when i got it then i'll post it inside here... for those who doubts the the sound proof of forte.,when i was hit i only a heard a simple *thumb* sound... just like when u punch a punching bag.. when im out of the car then i know how bad was the damage..

Thats good to hear. But more importantly, you're ok

Wow!

Got pics?

Guys anyone of you have spicy red touch up paint? Dammit a stone hit my door cause of grass cutters..maybe can share it during mega tt?

Hi guys...i am thinking of getting new forte as my new car for upgrade, my current vios will be given to my brother as his new car..after read up on this forum and other forums, there are a few issues which happened usually on forte, the alignment issue and the after sales service issue (maybe there is still other issues)..i hope to get it for a long term usage

what is the current interest rate?

i am staying in kota damansara, there is 1 sales centre there, not sure the service good or not...any recommendation? i heard puchong (opposite IOI mall) is not bad..

looking for you guys kind advise...

Goto Glenmerie showroom and ask for mr Kevin! Very professional and he'll anwser all your question

will upload later, no pic taken yet for now