any idea when will the newer version of forte is going to be released?

Slower with 17" ori RIM. Recomend change to lighter 17" or downsize to 16".

mine is old batch....new batch FC supposing way better...

my old batch ald can give me good mileage for full tank in 100% city drive...around 420+/-km for BHP/Esso/Mobil/Caltex....shell can go up 450+/-km but lesser power, while petronas can go for 435+/-....

HW i tested b4, full tank alor setar to melaka...no problem, of coz stick to 100km/h-110km/h except PG HW/Ipoh mountain winding HW = 70-90km/h

mostly stock, except simota drop-in air filter and exhaust system(better dun mod exhaust...i regretted it)

Hey, I just ordered mine from one of the forumer here in LYN.
What they offered me is the following free gifts:
1) 'K' emblem
2) 'K' wheel caps
3) Door visors
4) Boot tray
5) Steering lock(baseball)
6) Touch n Go
7) Leather key holder
8) Ashtray / coin box
9) Coil mat
10) Tinted voucher

They are giving bodykit and GPS as free gifts but I dont want them, they rebate me with RM1200.
I think quite good offer la. Maybe other places offers more.

my sa gave me,

1. Bodykit
2. K emblem
3. K wheel caps
4. Door visors
5. Boot tray
6. Door pocket
7. Leather key holder
8. Coin box
9. GPS
10. Steering lock
11. Tinted voucher

same with u bro...i also looking for better offer...current offer just got this...
- free GPS
- discount RM500
- free tinted
- can choose plat number
- full tank

need to add another 1.8k for bk...

The SA is from PJ.
you may refer to this link https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1660060

happy "shopping"

Are you getting 2011 or 2012 manufacturing dated car?

As I know, it doesn't matter when you registered, the value is based on the manufactured date. a 2011 manufactured car forever is 2011 even it is registered in 2012

The value as dictated by banking policy. Banks calculate loan tenures this way. Anyway the residual value difference between an end 2011 car and an early 2012 car is minimal. The additional freebies you get is to offset this difference.

Try and approach an SA for a 2012 car in March and see if you can get as many freebies as buying now? You'll find them singing a different tune cos the principal will not approve higher discounts, hence the SAs won't have much savings to pass on to their customers.

THanks for the info.

Anyways, SA in Butterworth offered the following for a 2012 1.6SX car.

Boot tray
Kia logos
Full tank
Door visor
Tinted Vouchers
Coill Mats
Key holder
GPS

No further rebates given. Should I be asking for more?

BTw, what is this coinbox and touch and go that I see mentioned?

Understand from SA, have to wait till the 2011 Forte finished sold in market, then Nava will only release 2012 Forte. Estimate by end of Jan or Feb to get the car. Also, there will be no change for 2012 Forte, just the second hand value different

In your car registration card will be stated year of manufacture and date of registration.

When u all get ur car in 2012, but manufacturing date is 2011, then it makes ur car 2011/12....in 2nd car shop, ur price will b going for 2011...
and of coz, price drop(resale value)....even ur car is registered 2012, but manufacturing shows 2011, means all parts and installation is ready on 2011, juz carried forward to 2012.....if u wan resale value better, plz wait till at least april or may to get manufactured year 2012 edition....
i knw this coz i work in 2nd/recond car dealer company....is best to get ur car by mid of the year...not beginning or end of the year....coz finance will determine the value of ur car through manufacturing date, not registered date....that's y u can see so many cheap recond cars around, coz of the manufacturing date...i saw a nissan skyline manufacturing 2004, but registered 2008, that makes the car only sold for RM20x,xxx in recond unit....while a R35 manufacturing 2008, register 2010.....not sure about the price, but sure will be low, coz consider it 3 years...going 4 years R35...

Its too late lol, thats why im here to ask for the recommended BK shop in penang island.

If fuel is ur concern then worth it. For me, power 1st, fuel 2nd. With that power/speed, I need a car with a lot of safety features. Can't understand why people drive below 100km/h just bcoz want to achieve low fc...
Speed didn't kill but stupid & careless kill...
13 years ago, running 110km/h make me sleepy & hentam side divider. Lucky no car from the back. After that speed limit is priority no 2. Careful is no 1...

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.

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.

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.

I was told by one SA that the free insurance and 2 yrs free maintenance promotion is no more valid