Jan 1 2013, 12:23 PM
QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jan 1 2013, 09:53 AM)
That's what I was led to believe it will be higher power. However read a recent review that HP is reduced to achieve 3% FC improvement. KIA has been very concerned about poor FC. Are the NU engined K5 already in Malaysia?
Added on January 1, 2013, 9:58 am
This is very true,I don't think I can go back to the NA again! No offense to my NA bros,it's like taking a bite of a forbidden fruit.......hehehe!
NU engine is already in malaysia....Added on January 1, 2013, 9:58 am
This is very true,I don't think I can go back to the NA again! No offense to my NA bros,it's like taking a bite of a forbidden fruit.......hehehe!
QUOTE(cybermaster98 @ Jan 1 2013, 10:01 AM)
I can only imagine how foolish u feel right now after writing all that and then being told that KCNG isnt an owner. Thats why i always say please do research before posting. It can be embarassing u know. So now that he isnt an owner, ru gonna still take his word for it or will your storyline change now? Still gonna salute him for his unbiased feedback? I really couldnt stop laughing. 
And another thing, the Nu engine has got 7Hp and 3Nm more than the previous engine. But i dont expect it to make a huge difference. The K5 is still an underpowered car for its body weight. And yes the Nu engine K5 arrived in Malaysia since Nov 2012.
So much for your sources of information eh? U really make me laugh just like another guy on the Camry thread who has limited knowledge about cars.
Btw, when i talk about any car (including the K5), i highlight both the positives and the negatives cuz no car is perfect and each will have its weaknesses. The K5 is no exception. Check back on my posts in this thread and tell me if ive said anything untrue about the 408. Point it out if you may. Lets see whos right. And ure most welcome to visit the K5 thread and post negative comments. Just ensure that your comments are valid and true. Ull find that the owners there will be saying the same negative things about the K5. No worries at all.
Added on January 1, 2013, 10:16 am
But its funny that u find bones to pick about tiny things like button feel while completely ignoring the more prominent issues at hand. Funny how i dont see you ever mentioning that the K5 obtained a higher safety rating than even the mighty BMW 5 Series by the NHTSA? Also funny how i dont see you mentioning that the K5 was rated among the top 13 models for the recent overlap safety test while the mighty Camry & Lexus failed miserably? I guess safety isnt important at all compared to button feel eh? I could go on and on.
But the other funny thing is that if anybody had cared to check my earlier posts (you included), they would have seen that i was among the first to note that the K5 is indeed underpowered. I believe i said this way back in March 2012. Yet till Dec 2012, you still repeat that same stuff as if you made a recent discovery and another fool here jumps on the bandwagon.
I knew exactly what i was getting into when i got the K5. My 9 test drives told me whatever i needed to know and after 8 months of ownership, nothing has surprised me. My main focus was safety due to my amount of monthly travel and due to this I needed a car with unlimited mileage warranty as well. I wasnt too worried about long term durablity and quality as the 5 year warranty would cover any defects and so far im really impressed with how Naza handles warranty claims. I was completely aware of the difference in after sales standards between Toyota and Kia cuz i already had both makes in my home for more than 7 years. Hence i was prepared for the drop in standards. Again nothing surprising. I also knew that the K5 was underpowered and i couldnt expect the fuel economy i enjoyed with my previous Vios. But again not a matter of concern for me since ive never paid for my own fuel since 2005. But although its in city FC isnt good, i am impressed with its highway FC. Getting more than a 1000km mileage on a full tank is certainly credible. I wanted a decent highway cruiser and the K5 doesnt disappoint. Its mid range acceleration is quite good albeit with the louder engine as you have rightly pointed out. But the 2.0 MPI K5 engine wasnt meant for performance (Kia has the 2.0 Turbo for that). But the heavy body and 18inch tyres give it sufficient road holding and makes taking corners at high speed a breeze although im not happy with the steering feedback. And yes as ive said many times before, i wasnt prepared to blow up more than 150k on a more expensive car although i did give it serious thought. Taking into account the 38K i got for my Vios, i only spent about 103K for the K5. So for what im getting, this price seems very reasonable to me. I guess my priorities are different from most. Again a check on my historical postings will tell you (or anybody else) for that matter what ive been focusing on the past year. And the other consideration i had was, im not intending to keep the K5 beyond a few years. Its more of an interim car for me. It will be passed down to my wife sometime end next year or in 2014. But there are certain 'targets' i need to hit before this happens.
Yes and you can continue commenting as you see fit and i will continue to agree or disagree as i see fit. Our 'partnership' started a while back and it will continue for a long while. Im in for the long haul. No worries there. Sadly your negative feedback isnt causing any losses for Naza Kia in terms of sales but my positive comments while highlighting its limitations, are getting sales for Naza albeit in very small numbers. You would be surprised if u only knew.
Anyway, all the best of the New Year to you. May you continue to make 'new' discoveries about the K5.
And another thing, the Nu engine has got 7Hp and 3Nm more than the previous engine. But i dont expect it to make a huge difference. The K5 is still an underpowered car for its body weight. And yes the Nu engine K5 arrived in Malaysia since Nov 2012.
So much for your sources of information eh? U really make me laugh just like another guy on the Camry thread who has limited knowledge about cars.
Btw, when i talk about any car (including the K5), i highlight both the positives and the negatives cuz no car is perfect and each will have its weaknesses. The K5 is no exception. Check back on my posts in this thread and tell me if ive said anything untrue about the 408. Point it out if you may. Lets see whos right. And ure most welcome to visit the K5 thread and post negative comments. Just ensure that your comments are valid and true. Ull find that the owners there will be saying the same negative things about the K5. No worries at all.
Added on January 1, 2013, 10:16 am
But its funny that u find bones to pick about tiny things like button feel while completely ignoring the more prominent issues at hand. Funny how i dont see you ever mentioning that the K5 obtained a higher safety rating than even the mighty BMW 5 Series by the NHTSA? Also funny how i dont see you mentioning that the K5 was rated among the top 13 models for the recent overlap safety test while the mighty Camry & Lexus failed miserably? I guess safety isnt important at all compared to button feel eh? I could go on and on.
But the other funny thing is that if anybody had cared to check my earlier posts (you included), they would have seen that i was among the first to note that the K5 is indeed underpowered. I believe i said this way back in March 2012. Yet till Dec 2012, you still repeat that same stuff as if you made a recent discovery and another fool here jumps on the bandwagon.
I knew exactly what i was getting into when i got the K5. My 9 test drives told me whatever i needed to know and after 8 months of ownership, nothing has surprised me. My main focus was safety due to my amount of monthly travel and due to this I needed a car with unlimited mileage warranty as well. I wasnt too worried about long term durablity and quality as the 5 year warranty would cover any defects and so far im really impressed with how Naza handles warranty claims. I was completely aware of the difference in after sales standards between Toyota and Kia cuz i already had both makes in my home for more than 7 years. Hence i was prepared for the drop in standards. Again nothing surprising. I also knew that the K5 was underpowered and i couldnt expect the fuel economy i enjoyed with my previous Vios. But again not a matter of concern for me since ive never paid for my own fuel since 2005. But although its in city FC isnt good, i am impressed with its highway FC. Getting more than a 1000km mileage on a full tank is certainly credible. I wanted a decent highway cruiser and the K5 doesnt disappoint. Its mid range acceleration is quite good albeit with the louder engine as you have rightly pointed out. But the 2.0 MPI K5 engine wasnt meant for performance (Kia has the 2.0 Turbo for that). But the heavy body and 18inch tyres give it sufficient road holding and makes taking corners at high speed a breeze although im not happy with the steering feedback. And yes as ive said many times before, i wasnt prepared to blow up more than 150k on a more expensive car although i did give it serious thought. Taking into account the 38K i got for my Vios, i only spent about 103K for the K5. So for what im getting, this price seems very reasonable to me. I guess my priorities are different from most. Again a check on my historical postings will tell you (or anybody else) for that matter what ive been focusing on the past year. And the other consideration i had was, im not intending to keep the K5 beyond a few years. Its more of an interim car for me. It will be passed down to my wife sometime end next year or in 2014. But there are certain 'targets' i need to hit before this happens.
Yes and you can continue commenting as you see fit and i will continue to agree or disagree as i see fit. Our 'partnership' started a while back and it will continue for a long while. Im in for the long haul. No worries there. Sadly your negative feedback isnt causing any losses for Naza Kia in terms of sales but my positive comments while highlighting its limitations, are getting sales for Naza albeit in very small numbers. You would be surprised if u only knew.
Anyway, all the best of the New Year to you. May you continue to make 'new' discoveries about the K5.
i guess u have a long way to go in terms of in-depth knowledge on how the background of the automotive market...
haha...
then u will know why i did not mention on your vs the mighty BMW 5-series comparison...
let me give u a hint, it will just pour cold water over this...
i will be glad to school u with my limited knowledge on the working of it if u want...
u can go on giving "excuses" on why u ended up in a sorry excuse of a D-segment...
like priorities la etc... its ok... i understand...
human nature, always comfort themselves....
i dont even care about the sales figure man... K5 can sell 10k car a year, 1 car a year... not my problem...
since u can shine the spot light on other makes, why cant other people shine the spot light to the K5?
heck i even recommend alot of people to buy the forte over city or vios and they did put their money down on forte (even when they have the korean brand phobia)... haha..
oops, guess i should not have right?
aiyak...
aisey... dont la move the goal post as you see fit...
P/S - bro, btw refinement is not the same as underpowered... apa daaaa...
This post has been edited by kcng: Jan 1 2013, 12:27 PM
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