Here are a few TVCs to refresh your memories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD0zVP-DkOE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBKhV3cbRj8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1BuCi1VviU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ5fnZlEnE&feature=relmfu


And sadly, the spec we most probably won't get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXa1G7rE8-A

is it????? been waiting for a looooooooooooooooooooooooong time

wat spec u r referring to being not available?2.4L one?

This post has been edited by yamasce: Dec 13 2011, 09:56 PM

Ya, most probably that too. Even if we got the 2.4 it would be the 174hp MPI version and not the 200hp GDI. I'm referring more to the 271hp 2.0 turbo

ahh...yea...it will b good enough even if they bring in GDI...but oh well malaysian fuel is shit...coz of shit policies and G also la...anyway any news on actual launching date and price?i'm guessing will b priced well below high spec sonata...so around 140-143k...if follow the current trend la...how bout the waiting period?will it b the same with sportage?

K5 launching this month..next month or february only can get car...
So waiting period is bout 1-2month for first batch pre-booking owner
But im glad they manage to launch this month...cant wait to check out the real car...
Will take some photograph and share it here by that time

If rm140k than K5 will not be so competitve in same segment ..
personally think should be between rm135k more suitable
If come out really rm140k and above than i think its overpriced

This post has been edited by leds: Dec 14 2011, 02:32 AM

I do not like the look of the rim...

It looks good in motion. I guess that matters more? Check out the ads on youtube and you'll see how those rims go with the forward motion of the car's design.

Here, see how the rims will look in motion, minus the high shutter speed magic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtO4ncUCgC0&feature=related

Don't they look like armoured discs to you? Hot dang!

This post has been edited by gregy: Dec 14 2011, 03:02 AM

name me a car which is not overpriced here in Bolehland....lol

I predict this Kia Optima has a very high depreciation value,
just like Sonata YF.

Only very rich man will buy it... definitely not me..

how about the Scirocco and Mazda3 bro? what's ur input on the depreciation issue of these 2 models?

All European cars have no resale value in Malaysia (everybody knows this), of course
including Volkswagen Scirocco. These cars are for rich man and car maniacs.

Mazda 3's design is great, but it has a old designed 4AT gear box, I do not see any
good reasons to buy it. Resale value of course is bad, no doubt about it.

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Added on December 14, 2011, 3:31 amThanks for the fantastic video.
The rims are really looks good when the car is running.

But I am sure the car cleaner will charge more to clean the big piece of armored rims.

And I think these rims need some maintenance..





This post has been edited by DiamondBar: Dec 14 2011, 03:31 AM

so what price u expected for this k5??
dont tell me rm120k-rm130k...that will be dreaming..lolzz

You even worry about car cleaner charges?

Mazda3 using 5 speed auto.

U wan good value for your money? Go to properties talk, here is fast and furious, not save the world and live forever thread.



This post has been edited by turbocharged: Dec 14 2011, 06:34 AM

err u will see my prediction is correct...due to the recent sportage pricing which is overpriced as well...they will compare with high spec sonata believe me...they will say oh high spec sonata 145k but kia slightly less exclusive than hyundai and optima got abit better features and confident will be hot cake...we will price it juz below sonata then...and we are slapped with 140+k price tag lolz

anyway of coz everyone including me hope for the best but chances are gonna b overpriced..

err if u planning to change car every 4-5 yrs of coz...but more than 9 yrs of usage depreciation value won't matter much anymore...most important is to know how long u gonna use ur car...for long term ppl would go for looks, drivability and their passion for the car...if u scared of this and that then juz go with typical malaysian mentality tat T&H is no. 1...no offence

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Added on December 14, 2011, 4:47 pmguys good news for us...long awaited killer will be launched soon...gentlemen...start ur engine..vroommm vrooommm

http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHea...-on-Dec-27.aspx

This post has been edited by yamasce: Dec 14 2011, 04:52 PM

your so called prediction is totally wrong! newer Kia's & Hyundai's have better resale value, simply because the newer models are more desirable. 2010 Forte 1.6sx is going for about rm65k-RM70k. even the nissan sylphy has a higher depreciation if compared to Forte.

Finally, 27 of DEC, your waiting has been reply.

Anyone please upload more photos n spec about all the car details in forum, hope u can share out on that day at Kia Red Cube! Wow last month saw that building in progress, nvr tot that will be special launch for Mighty Optima or shall i say Camry Killer!

Whatever price will be, this car gona vrooommm the way~~~Stay tune

juz hope is below 140k lo...anyway my mind alrdy set on this car

This post has been edited by yamasce: Dec 14 2011, 10:39 PM

heard that can get for 102k..dont know if its true

102k? Then likely will be in SKD form with Naza badge instead.

If it is true, you will see the waiting period could be as long as 1 year... Hahhaha