Hello All,

would like to TS regarding Kia Koup.
all are welcome to share his/her experience on the ride.
views/opinions
+ve/-ve all for the benefit of the Kia Koup-kaki (KKK) or wannabe

firstly, do list your ride/color/ and date of ownership.

1. Balibiz / Racing red/ 01st Apr 2011
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Enjoy!

Goodies on the car asf:-
Forte Koup 2.0L Theta II DOHC CVVT
6 Speed Auto Transmission with Paddle Shifter
Sunroof
Supervision Cluster
Sound Mood Lamp
Bluetooth Connectivity
Telepscopic steering
Leather seats & steering wheel
Auto cruise
Electronic power steering
Push Start Buton
Auto Headlamp
156 BHP
Reverse Sensor (Display in Front Screen)
CD Changer, IPOD, USB and 4 Speaker and 2 Tweeter
with Power Bass
Radio /MP3 / USB
IPOD Connectivity
IPOD Cable
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
17\' Alloy Wheel
Rear Disc Brakes
6 Airbags
UV Cut Glass
Leather Steering Wheel
Active Head Rest
Keyless Entry System
Electronic Chromic Mirror
(E.C.M.)
Full Auto Air-con System
(F.A.T.C.)
Rear Parking Assist System
Front Fog Lamps

This post has been edited by balibiz: Mar 31 2011, 08:22 PM


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bro prominen, yeah i am alrdy in myforte tread.
honestly bro, the tread have postings of abt 99% Forte owners and only 1% Koup.
so for me, i find it hard to find only abt Koup...no offence bro.
but i do surf both cos we are same DNA!
hope its ok.

haha bro, many koup owner is not possible.
i heard only 40 cbu only. so means 40 owners lor.
btw, i myself pun belum ride the koup lagi...still hopelessly waiting bro...

anyway, since you are the only one here so my koup is your koup.

enjoy!

jangan say like tht bro turbocharger...make heart small to my fellow forte.
also share the same SC also later on rite, LOL!

Laix2 i know one blue Koup just delivered 2days ago at Kpg Baru.

better heart/butt sakit or pocket sakit? hmmmm

btw, tomolo taking car....tonite i sure cannot sleep! berangan!

next week am planning to take MC 2 days to molest my koup!
end April take koup to Singapore for "project"

i will update same in myforte ok bros...

bro kakashi, i heard kia Chan Sow Lin SA can arrange...offer to me so maybe can for u too.
check it out bro!

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Added on March 31, 2011, 8:30 pmbe a superstar..of course.
not bcos of the koup but
when u all see the pakcik coming out fm the car ROTFL...laaa ni ke owner koup

but i seriously intend to meet up with all u sifus come 1st May and learn few things...however jangan laaa i sorang je koup

depan belakang kena koup i nanti!!

laix3 others...

This post has been edited by balibiz: Mar 31 2011, 08:30 PM

alamak bro clayclws, paisey to say tht i didnt test drive pun...just press the start button and revv it. thts all.
love at 1st sight, really!
so experience will be ZERO..

but bro u saw it OTR aldy? when? i saw it last year in Singapore..fulamak bite me! google it bro and u will know tht its best seller in many overseas country.

bro kidman....car today[U][SIZE=1] only taking how to give review MAAAA!!????! i pun xsabar nak rasa koup.

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Added on April 1, 2011, 5:35 amno idea on this finkl1 but since u have tested it i take your word on this...until i test it myself
but acceleration should be laaa.
also its clear tht the koup will not be the fastest car altho it may look like it haha...

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Added on April 1, 2011, 6:00 amgot this fm Carmag website...0-100 in 9.69 (M)

"The 2,0-litre, four-cylinder engine develops 115 kW at 6 200 r/min and 194 N.m of torque at 4 300 r/min, which are reasonable outputs. But despite the engine's free-revving nature it lacks the sort of punch that would have lent the car a sportier edge.

There was also a feeling among a couple of the testers that there is a big jump between 2nd and 3rd gears resulting in a flat spot that mildly blunts the acceleration.

Even so, the gearshift is slick and precise, and we managed to achieve a best 0 to 100 km/h time of 9,69 seconds - not too far from the manufacturer's 9,3-second claimed figure."



This post has been edited by balibiz: Apr 1 2011, 06:00 AM

bro prominen, go for tt sure but wait till i finish running in period or else u all wonder why dis koup bawak kereta slow giler..????

anyway, got my car aldy at 4pm. took her back to my place and sure enuf it rained...habis my baby.
1st experience is power ada, ride harsh abit and road roar audible.
already masuk rm70 at P-nas and needle went to over 3/4 from -empty.

my expectations - EXCEEDED so i am very happy.

ps. i only tekan minyak lembut2 but i feel sure car can match civic fd2...cos i had one for 3years hehe!
fyi 80kph = 2k rpm; gear 6 still virgin blum sampai lagi woorrr

peace out!

bro voonkv haha yes i feel the stares when driving the koup...new car model.
and also some ppl dont know abt this car...pity them hehe

review for now vy limited cos cant tekan the koup yet.
now fully stock so paisey to show pics
my wife tested the car and she says its pick up ok

as u know i would be very biase on the koup so dont flame me ya!

ride smooth
power feel ok
looks definately garang especially with the sunroof tilted
rims 17 with kumho oh and its 5 rims (spare pun kumho with sport rim) so can rotate later and prolong the tire usage...save $$$
access to back seats suffcient even fr full adult
sound system good enuf
interior qtty same std with others
leather nappa seats semi bucket depan
pump rm70 (ron 95) and shows DTE abt 510km

minor grouch:
no coin box!! haha have to use the cigarret ash cup thingy
tyre noise audible but can cure with louder stereo volume lorrr

hope this is ok for now bro voonkv

bro frostlance - yeah i read somewhere memang the tyres and the wheel arch the main culprit. tukar soft tyres sb fine.

the fuel consumpt really save if it stays like this. but driving style also change after running in period hehe..
fb ok i will join u later. thanks for the link.

east msia, hmmm u buy the koup than your car bcome showcar broooo!

roadtax is rm379 p/annum

reaperX - pics is same on the 1st post..its just stock!

izuDeeN - wats the difference bro?

ok boss...i will b there 11pm.
still got ppl rite?

any new koup owners? updates pls..!

Mini TT this Thursday 21st April 8pm @ Oldtown Taylor's Lakeside College...B THERE!

Shin2210 - for harder abs u can look for tein. for lowering springs i ask ady but they yet to reply. more options in SG tho and best you just drive down and get it.

if above 180kmh the car needs more tht stiffer abs lor .. it needs the complete upgrades and aerodynamics. the list goes on and on.

but for daily, the car ady enuf gadgets! haha

Garfie...haha thanks! no regrets from the purchase.

FC been getting 10.5L to 11.5L for 100% city drive (Kajang-KL-Kajang)
highway never touch yet la bro...haha