u saved 14.3L (RM27.17) every time travel. consider u travel twice a month for 5yrs u saved 1716L or RM3260 (if Ron95 with rm1.90). replaced battery after 5 yrs cost u said 4K = u still lost money pocket RM740 
i think this car mainly aim for those like tech/features enjoyment and also suit for those go green. overall i still din see it cost less for money paid on fuel.

but silly question, are you sure Insight faster than Forte 1.6SX(6 spd)??  how it could be?

Believe me. Or you have to try it.

That is for high speed driving. For town driving, the savings multiply.
And based on 1st gen Insight CVT, the battery can last mostly 180-200k miles = 288-320k km.

http://www.insightcentral.net/forums/honda...ife-poll-2.html

They conclude, regular usage will extend battery life compared to seldom use.

but silly question, are you sure Insight faster than Forte 1.6SX(6 spd)??  how it could be?

bola 1 bola 2... paging KFC for perf test... ur car is needed at MEX hway...

hi all... i drive my car alone normally, but recently i heard some kind of noise/rattling noise coming out from the passenger seat side, but i couldnt find where it is coming from... anyone has the same problem?

My front passenger door have to close hardly compare to other 3 doors. When I complain to service center, and ask them to adjust, the manager say" this is normal because the passenger door is seldom use, and would become worst after adjust". Sound like I buy the proton car last time!!!

My front passenger door have to close hardly compare to other 3 doors. When I complain to service center, and ask them to adjust, the manager say" this is normal because the passenger door is seldom use, and would become worst after adjust". Sound like I buy the proton car last time!!!

so yours depends on road condition also?
dono blame car or blame road

My front passenger door have to close hardly compare to other 3 doors. When I complain to service center, and ask them to adjust, the manager say" this is normal because the passenger door is seldom use, and would become worst after adjust". Sound like I buy the proton car last time!!!

As an owner, i think you should really test its power. So far compared to my sisters 1.6sx (6spd), after few times compare, confirm Insight faster. Especially the roll-on power. Insight cheats with its abundance torque (IMA motor). Simultaneous run from Johor to KL, average 140km/h, 1.6sx consume 28liters while Insight 13.7liters. 
It wont kill you. The battery cost only RM5-6k and going cheaper. The savings from Excise & Imports duty exemption already more than RM30k.
Yeap its not suitable if you always carry all adults. The most is 4 adults and 1 kid; ok. The center back seat is high. The rear legroom is good though.

Insight and Forte is a different car altogether but people will always compare it due to almost similar price tag, together with City, Vios, Inspira etc. I used to prefer Forte 2.0sx but the refinement in Insight caught me. I frequently travel alone so space is not my concern. But the only niggling issue with Forte that hold me back last time was the pull-to-the-left issue. Some can address it by adjusting the camber etc but it comes back after sometimes/ tyre worn etc. My sister keeps complaining on that also.

yezaaaaa... in bolehland, CKD can never be on par with CBU...  

check it by try knocking the door panel joint, pillar.
i said my mine come from door, but it sounds similar when i knock the pillar of seat belt.
so my problem might be same like bro shadow111, but on right side.
that manager surely needs some complaint
i have the feel that my car right side is installed by ex-proton, cos my left side feel solid.

http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Forte-12891224.htm

What sort bullshit is this used car dealer adverstising. It says 6speed and 2000 cc. But obviously from the picture it is a 4 speed 1.6sx model.
Selling at RM77,777, which means almost at the original price if includes the insurance and ownership transfer fees.

Anyone modded their Forte to improve economy and pickup? I tried to check in FB but no response......