Well, speaking from the POV of someone who had driven the old City iDSI, having defined ratios on a CVT isn't entirely useless. It's good for tackling corners and bends where you want to induce engine braking. It's also good for times when you want to maintain good fuel economy on highways by putting the CVT into the highest ratio (somewhat like locking the ratio instead of letting it fluctuate). When virtually 'locked' in 7th, the drivetrain was less sensitive towards tiny changes in throttle input compared to leaving it in infinite mode.

But for outright acceleration and climbing hills, switching the stick to 'S' mode was the most effective.

Well, the paddleshifters on a CVT works pretty impressive i must say (tested it on my friend's Lancer GT with 6 predefined ratios). It 'shift' as fast & as responsive as the conventional gearbox's paddleshifters if not better. But for Proton's 7-speed Pro-tronic CVT, yet to has its reviews.

By the way, bro gregy's POV is in fact very true if u ask me...

This post has been edited by izputra: Mar 24 2012, 09:32 AM

yeah i guess that makes sense

Hey Guys, a new comer here from outer space.

Sorry to side track a bit. Ever since I have my test drive with Forte 2.0 , 6 speed, I have irresistibly fallen in love with this baby on earth.

But to my surprise, the SA told me that this model DO NOT have Ebony Black anymore. All the Forte Taikos here, is it true that NAZA stop assembling Ebony Black Model ? ? ? Why then ? Black can't sell ? Any Taiko here with an Ebony Black Forte 2.0 , 6 speed ?

finally dropped a booking for 1.6 EX..that sales agent give me 1.5k discount + bodykit..

i asked him about the rear view camera, he asked me dont install that at outside, need to give authorised Kia dealer to do..price will be 1.5k..will integrate into my rear view mirror instead of installing a double din player..

so expensive one ah?..

btw, just now during test drive, i heard rattling sound on my driver side door...

the rest real gooding...very solid!..and the gear, i just found that it can be like manual.. can anyone explain how it is work like?...+ and - to increase /decrease gear??

and Forte transmission is CVT?? or normal AT but with 6 speed??

This post has been edited by ahpingko: Mar 24 2012, 04:19 PM

officially probably that mahal i guess...but after market one should be cheaper IMHO but warranty will void for sure if u go aftermarket with this

I guess so. when i place order for 1.6SX last week, SA told me that only Bright silver, Titanium Silver and white color available on all trims of forte. Kinda bumped, coz i really like Metal Broze. the test drive unit is on that color though~

It is the conventional transmission with 6 speed...

speaking about color, any forte member here respray their car?any custom color ?

Has anyone else here tried Nanobrite for car detailing? Want to hear your comments about it

Just the opposite, the SA here recommended Metal Bronze to me. They got 4 ~ 5 units of ex-stock here. BTW, the most popular colour I think is the Clear White. More than 50% of the Forte I noticed on the road are White in colour. But I really love Black. Kinda like invisible at night. I have made up my mind; going to order a 2.0L SX next month. Hopefully they manage to find me one Black Baby.

Good luck on that lolx. From what I heard from my sales lady, now only got 3 colours - Titanium Grey, Clear White and Silver. This is because the other colours not so "hot", thats why they don't produce anymore. I tried to ask for black too, but my sales lady told me impossible unless I go respray when the car comes in

you're right. there's also a lot less black forte on the road. most common now is clear white and titanium silver. closest to black i guess is titanium silver? which is a nice color honestly. white is great too but if u like washing your car often, go ahead and get white - it does look really nice

xioncity in the midst of spraying his car to BLUE koup colour...

Just passed by NazaKia showroom at Mergong just now..only saw White & TitS Forte..lol

Also saw the new Sorento..if i'm not mistaken..the color is very much like the Metal Bronze..

This post has been edited by izputra: Mar 25 2012, 02:17 PM

Really ?

When I deal with the sales lady, she told me all colours got ready stock. Once pay, paperwork settled, can straight take car.

I opted for Titanium silver. Already booked in fact, then suddenly sales lady told me no stock and if want, have to wait So I opted for the next best available colour.. White

New stock now upgraded with gps units ? Sa told me now standard spec with gps anyone can confirm

Not when I booked mine last week. Never heard of it from any sales center.

yup now comes with in dash navigation..

http://www.mudah.my/New+Kia+Forte+with+New...PS-14474539.htm