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~ 

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 

Simple googling reveals this details : http://bellamykia.autotrader.ca/new/Kia/20...5d80bf14b6.htm#

Some 2.0 Forte owners experienced light engine knocking (use RON95), but for my car, there's none (also use RON95 by Petronas)..except just after a cold start..i could barely heard that for about a minute & then the knocking sounds disappeared. I guess it's not a problem whatsoever...

It is stated in the Kia's website. All three has 11 compression ratio (which I just realised this, has higher ratio than an Civic, even an Accord  ). I am

considering on buying my next car, but still considering on the budget for RON97 fuel 

Been using RON 95 on my 2.0 FL since Day 1. My car just celebrated her 1st BD. No problems with knocking. Nowadays it is hard to find a car without a knock sensor anyways...

The biggest problem with using a low RON fuel is the loss of power, especially during hot afternoons or if the engine is clogged and not in tip top shape. Knocking can be induced not only due to compression ratio but external factors like underhood temperatures, air density and engine efficiency among others. If you find that your car is sluggish during afternoon runs and appreciably more powerful at night, that means your ECU is holding back the engine in the afternoon to keep temps in check and to prevent knocking. Changing up to a higher RON fuel will lessen the impact.

Here's how the knock sensor works. It is supposed to measure and detect imminent pre=detonation before it happens, and sends the data to the on-board ECU. The ignition timing advance on modern cars with EFI is fully regulated by the ECU and operates on a closed loop system, relying on data from various sensors from the intake all the way to the exhaust.

Ignition advance is dynamically controlled based on throttle input, IOW as you step on the pedal, as the revs climb the ignition is advanced more and more to compensate for the faster cycle between intake and exhaust strokes. The CVVT system works in conjunction with ignition advance to deliver optimum fuel mixture on demand. Unless the knock sensor is damaged, there is no reason why RON 95 cannot be used in a high compression modern engine with fully controlled engine management (knock sensor and CVVT).

Having said that, knock sensors do have a pre-set tolerance, i.e., if you use a fuel that has a very low RON rating like 88 (example), then knocking could still happen as the engine and ECU were not designed to operate below a certain threshold.

But to sum it all up, I believe there is no harm in using RON95 in the Forte.

Cheers

would like to know how much I need to pay for the 1st service? How long should I wait? Need to change oil? dunno what is that
Kia forte SX - 980km currently

i see..
K is for King Long...not Kia...King Long is another car manufacturer...    

My 2 day old 1.6sx can't start. basket!

I woke up today morning planning to wash the car. when arrived at door, try to open it but failed. need to use the key to open the door. 1 thing i've noticed when opening my door is that the cabin somewhat dimmer than usual. initial thought was the battery. try to push the start/stop button, nothing came up, feels like battery is weak.

It really bumps me, 2 day old cars and the battery is already weak? or perhaps something else is wrong with the car? can't fix it by today though, since all SC closed on sunday, according to the girl who answer the 24/7 emergency assistance number.

Will update tomorrow the real cause of the car breakdown.

That's what exactly i have did, with the help of my neighbor. power restored to the car, i guess tomorrow gonna double check with SC.

That's what exactly i have did, with the help of my neighbor. power restored to the car, i guess tomorrow gonna double check with SC.

Actually don't need to manually trigger the paddle shifts. Just press the paddle shifts and your gears will change accordingly

E.g. While at AT mode, press ( - ) paddle shift and your car will shift down 1 gear. You will notice that your dashboard will tell you what gear you're at instead of just "D". Your car will maintain in MT mode for at least 5 seconds before changing back to AT mode automatically

I always use this technique to overtake cars instead of flooring the accelerator / changing to MT mode

I see u r asking this in both Elantra n Forte thread. Still deciding is it?

For Forte I think you can go 2.54% wit it. My fren from HLB said can go 2.5% maybe.

For Elantra Affin bank give the same 2.46%. Maybe can go slightly lower for other bank but not much maybe another 0.01-0.02% lower only.

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Added on April 5, 2012, 12:01 pm

which branch and bank gave this bro? is it for 7 yrs and forte 1.6?
cause my SA from sunway die die say 2.54% is the best.