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 2011 Kia Optima, when will launch in Malaysia?

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post Apr 4 2012, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Apr 4 2012, 10:36 AM)
Yes as u probably know, ive been going around to various showrooms testing out the Optima and all have the same story to say about the Sportage. Once any unit arrives, its immediately shipped off to a waiting buyer. Ive personally seen some showrooms which have taken delivery of about 10 Sportages and in 2 days all are gone. If u dont believe me, check out Kia Ipoh and Red Cube PJ. Its not just empty talk. You cant even have a chance to sit in the Sportage cuz everything is already owned and ready to be delivered.

After about 8 months of waiting and checking showrooms, i only managed to sit in a Sportage during the 1 Utama road show. That should tell you how good their sales are. But starting this month, u will be seeing more Sportages on the road since they started the CKD lines already.

I test drove the Sportage during the 1U road show. Also changed the test drive route to include a high speed dash from 1U to the traffic lights before the Penchala Link and back. Did 2 runs as a driver and another one as a rear seat passenger. We had a full load and i was impressed with the Sportage. Despite the entra car weight and 5 adults, there was decent power & torque. Cornering ability and overall handling was good too for a high SUV. Rear seat wasnt cramped with 3 adults.

But i still prefer the Optima. Feels more powerful and more interior space. Im more into sedans compared to SUV's but anybody buying a Sportage will get the thumbs up from me for a great choice at RM138,888.

http://paultan.org/2011/06/21/kia-sportage...in-at-rm138888/
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actually for both cars the performance becomes better after 1K service to 2K. THe engine opens up
test drive a stock sportage and a 6months old sportage the difference is in the pickup
Same for the tucson as i was offered a 1 year tucson feels different than a new tucson test drive unit

On the sportage at glenmarrie i remember seing like 6 cars, they were all gone and the next week another 5 cars all gone again

sportage and optima sell like goreng pisang


Added on April 4, 2012, 11:15 am
QUOTE(w111w @ Apr 3 2012, 10:39 PM)
Today went to test drive k5...

Not much power. No oomp...

The exterior is too stylish....will easily outdate...
Interior not so comfort....as well

I think i cant see any reason for me to buy this car in future.
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if you feel k5 is not car in terms of being outdated easily. I agree

the best car is the new 2012 camry

shape slightly different but still using same gearbox and engine as 2007 model camry

so after 5 years still same spec so by that definition not outdated easily but super long

This post has been edited by sam sam: Apr 4 2012, 11:15 AM

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