please share your comments on the reason of your choice

i was looking for good to average FC
2nd value not my concern since i'm going to use this as long run

if u ask me about both, i rather go for ford cos naza after sales and service is really bad

new ford focus really small K5 is bigger but gadget wise ford focus winner lah
if u intend to use for long run can consider Forte 2.0 too

test drive all the car then u can have a clearer picture

for me i m still aiming for Ford TDCI hehe

Ford focus better specs and more reliable.
Kia k5 looks very tempting and naise but I wouldn't take a risk at Korean cars, maybe in another 10 years see how they perform

Gaya K5

Focus has autopark. Focus interior is soo cramped!

Whatever under Sime Darby doesn't fare well either...

Focus has a more refined drive from engine, transmission, steering and suspension. K5 is a big car, 2.0 isn't really enough a car that size.

focus is a better car to drive. k5 is bigger though.

well i agree spec wise focus is much better than k5
but i'm concern on focus interior space and also on dual clutch power shift worry i'm not used to it

Focus is C-segment while optima k5 is D-segment.. so in term of space the K5 is much bigger...

but if me, i'll choose the focus. it's much more refined and the engineering is matured.

yea the only thing i like on optima is on the interior space is much bigger coz it's d segment car and also the look

and my current car is also and c-segment

You want get famous.
Go K5

From the outlook already win.

I try focus before and also sit behind when my fre test drive..to me ford seat quick 'hard' not very comfortable.
K5 no doubt to say is big and comfortable car, but power so so

service center... limited ford SC now if compare to Kia
anywhere better you go test drive both car first..

C segment vs D segment. Only 1 answer.

They trolling in this thread only.

Back to topic.

To TS, you should list down on what your priority on buying the car (technology? More gadget? Space? Service Center?) so that we can advise you better.

honestly when 1 people 1 2 buy the car ofcoz all 1 2 be the best

if base on your fist requirement of good fc, then focus is the car. K5 can get 650km for full tank of RM120 RON95 petrol 100%city drive. Very light right foot/acceleration thou

Is this based on your own personal experience or just word of mouth?

Ive been servicing at both Kia and Toyota for a number of years. Kia has improved alot which gave me confidence to go for my 2nd Kia this year. So far, i havent encountered any bad service from Naza Kia. But there will alwats be some bad apples everywhere the same with even Toyota. But i also find Naza Kia's warranty terms much better compared to even Toyota. Not sure about Ford.

Price wise the Ford Focus Titanium + is RM15,000 cheaper than the K5. The Focus + has got better specs and its ride and handling is also better. Its a Ford after all. But the main drawback of the Focus is its interior space. I still can't fathom why Ford created a C segment car this small.

But the K5 is a D segment and its interior space is comparable to the new Camry. Its design is also surely a head turner. It has all the important specs you would want in a car. Of course the Focus comes with a few extra luxuries which is quite good as well.

So its actually a difficult choice. If you dont mind the cramped interior and the average design, then the C segment Focus + would be a good buy at RM128,888 (OTR). But if you prefer a spacious D segment car with a great design, spacious interior, more than sufficient specs and you dont mind paying 15K more, then the K5 should be your choice.

Either way, you have to test drive both a few times in order to get a better understanding.

If u need more info about the K5:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2469087


This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Oct 18 2012, 03:39 PM

Pls go test drive....

Nothing anyone here say will be more valuable to your decision makign process then a good ol' test drive. Cause a car is a very personal thing, sometimes all the specs in the world is secondary to a "feel good" factor u get when on the wheel.

If once you still cannot decide... feel free to test drive 9 times before deciding.

This post has been edited by MeToo: Oct 18 2012, 04:33 PM