For those with the 2.0, do attempt to use the cruise control when driving long distance.

If you do use it and keep it under 120kph, you can go down to 6.4l/100km and maybe even lower depending on your desired cruise speed.

Got my 2.0sx almost 2 weeks ago, and realize that the rattling issue on my passenger dashboard is rather annoying....Brand new car, with rattling noise, are you kidding me? dont get me wrong..i luv my ride. but the noise, is such a turn off 
i thought the 2013 batch should've rectified this issue already..
Can the SC fix this ? or anyone had overcome it?
Appreciate your kind sharing 

After weeks of following this thread, finally getting closer to my forte. hope to join the club by next week =D

I heard there was a recall for current Kia forte airbag on other country.
Due to airbag does not deploy after impact.

Does this apply to Malaysia.
Or any owner can prove the airbag is working?

Issit same 4L as well for 6-speed Forte using SP-IV ATF ?

The RPM will increase when you turn the steering wheel when the car is idle / not moving...normal

went to see forte just now, tempting!  but the test unit already squeaking sound on driver inside opening door lever.  too bad. somehow the black shiny plastic on the steering and knob abit turn off.

Yeah .. That is what I guess too. So can I say if want to save fuel, better don't use short cut road pusing sana pusing sini. Right?

I just got my car last wednesday~~ 1.6sx White from Penang~!!! Please add me... by the way, mine 1 is in black glossy steering finish and chrome door handle too. And the aircond now is with Clean Air feature or so call Ionizer like what Rio have it. Basically my 1.6sx now interior is almost like 2.0 except for the sunroof and the leather seat only.

For Forte, there is no option available to turn off the passenger airbag. Usually, there is a sticker on the side of the dashboard to remind owners not to put any baby seat at the front passenger seat.

Awww... the back seat belt is too short to install the car seat that i have... any parents driving forte around? which car seats can be fitted nicely at the center back?

Yeah. Mine is a 2.0. The car definitely feels heavier when I first step into the car after 1st service.

I ignored because I use to get that for my BLM also after 1st service. Car feels heavier, but smoother engine sound, higher FC for the first week (compared to last few tanks before service). My BLM used 3.5L of oil. It was a 1.3L engine. So I assume a 2.0 L engine use more oil? I am not sure therefore I asked if any one knows. I saw xion city's post that he had 100ml extra on his engine oil and some what 500 ml extra on his AT oil, therefore he is feeling a lost in power in comparison to before service.

I just wanted to make sure.

Understood. Will check after 2 hours. Just drove to office at 8 just now. Wanted to regularise the oil level at the bay before checking for more accurate result.

Based on my own experience (along with the same experienced by my friends & acquaintances), this is a sound of metal 'contraction' coming from the exhaust system (i.e.: the catalytic-converter/cat-con)

I could be making a wrong assesment here unless I hear the sound myself. So, don't take my word 100%

that speed is still very safe and abit "chi kik" to avoid you feel sleepy mah.. not asking u to drive a Myvito and Bibah at 160km/h also

Friend, you are driving at 90km/h in middle lane of kesas highway. You should give way if there other  want to drive fast. Middle lane is not meant for 90km/h. If the fanboy want to show off, let it be why want to race ? There are many road users as well.
Anyway this is the problem of Malaysian driving attitute not so considerate. Hope you are not agry this statement.

Be Patient on road . TQ

Everyone's definition of underpower is different. Some may say Range Rover Evoque is underpower. CR-Z underpower. Camry 2.0 underpower.

To me anything sedan size of C-Segment with 1,600cc N/A to carry 4 passengers driving up to Genting is considerably underpower. You need to rev the engine beyond 4k rpm to get some pick up after speed bumps towards uphill because of its limited peak torque.

If you concern about the power of your car to drive up Genting with alot passengers very often, I suggest you look for turbocharged comfort based car like Ford S-Max, VW Golf TSI, Proton Preve CFE.

Anyone here ever do engine wash? According to SC not advisable bcoz forte has alot of electronics..but my  engine bay is getting dirtier everyday  for the past 1 year..getting eyesore already