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

lane already booked.. please confirm your attendance by 1st week of March.     

MyForteClub Super-Bowling Championship

Time: Saturday, March 26 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Level 4, Endah Parade Carrefour Seri Petaling (Bukit Jalil)

Registration: Will be closed on the 1st week of March (1st come 1st served basis)

Fees: RM50 per participants (Extra money collected will be used to buy Gifts/present/trophy/Door Gifts/Food & Beverages)

For those "Attending", kindly please update your name in the discussion board at:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=213397557448&topic=16839

Page event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1106...5680559&index=1
Kindly please update your attendance on the facebook page above. T&C will be updated from time to time.
To make things even hotter,we will be playing alongside Proton's Club on the same date n time coz they also will be having a tournament that nite...hahahahahha!!!Time to show Inspira wat Forte really are!!!!!Yeaaahhhh!!!!

Hope you all can manage to install this simple yet cool DIY mod! ask me if you need further explanation!

Smk..update the price..

congrats on v10. smk pls add me 1.6 SX Titanium Silver

Hope you all can manage to install this simple yet cool DIY mod! ask me if you need further explanation!

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Added on February 27, 2011, 7:11 pm
thanks kfc! hahaha. yeah! lol. sure can fix for youu.. next time TT can organize to fix this mod

it's time for SMK to put FC as 'sticky' in front page...

congratulations on V10!! SMK, please add me as i'm just get my forte 1.6sx fl...
just want to check with you about the tint LLUMOR, any promotion for us and where to tint?

Project fail for me i just walked to sundry shop buy RM4 only fixed then alamak! mine cannot open cause have soundproofing & spoiler! dam!
toooooooooooooo heavy dang!

hmm..i think this question has been asked many times. i cant answer the figure right now or how good or bad it is, but i can tell u that it is definitely not as good as toyota and honda cars resale value, but if you are indeed very worried about resale value, i really do NOT suggest you to buy this car. when i bought this car, I wanted a car that is value for money, spacious and well designed with lots of goodies to boot. You cannot get a car at this price with the kind of features it is offering at all. No way. Not just referring to the electronic goodies but the safety features too like ABS, EBD, CBC, BA.

i understand that as consumers we want the BEST of everything - nice looking car, fun to drive, good resale value, easy to get spare parts, good after sales service, value for money and the works. However, I can tell u that there is NO car in the world right now that has ALL of this. Most yes but not all. Same goes with the forte. You win some, you lose some. For me, I love and enjoy my ride everyday, can you say the same in a vios ? Perhaps not. So isn't that...priceless? The sheer joy of driving this car BEATS EVERY SINGLE NOTION on resale value and whatnot. That's why we bought this great car that was brought to you by KIA.

Guys..i managed to update the maintenance cost comparison table by adding some Proton cars..no Inspira though   

Here it is :
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p/s : bro SMK, kindly update this on the thread start page. TQ.

please update again. latest timetable by izputra

latest one is the above... different from on the main page

bro...what you talking about ?

 

Attach is the 6-speed brochure with spec (without price list)

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saimat,

attach is the maintenance price list as at 1/1/2011
can put in front page?

KFC...     

long time no see.. so miss u all 

Salleh, i understand your main point & no doubt it should be like that in the first place. We Fortezens should unite under 1 roof & organizing Mega TT under 1 entity (which is MFC). Actually, by forming other clubs (NRMFC, KPKFOC or whatsoever) that serves the same purpose, just showing to the world that there is no unity among us & might cause confusing. Just imagine that 3 Forte clubs organizing Mega TT at the same date & time (doesnt matter the different location). Does not sounds any unity right? & MFC (or NRMFC, KPKFOC) cant claim that they have organized the biggest Mega TT ever coz the other part of Mega TT are organized by other clubs. This will just trigger confusing especially for media coverage.

So the moral of the story is, please organize this Mega TT II under 1 main recognized entity which is MFC..do i get it right bro Salleh?

bro saimatkong.. I just got my car.. 1.6 sx black.. please add me into the list.. WOO!!