this should not happen if the aircon mode is blowing directly to passenger.. did you feel the aircon flow on the rest of the ducts (windscreen side)? if no, then there should be something wrong with the aircon ducting system (could due to the motorized flap actuator failure)

if you can get along with that, then ok lor... the HVAC module is a very bulky system fitted in the dashboard... but if your car dashboard has the rattling sound problem, then you can send to the SC and demand them to fix.. one stone kills 2 birds

the 1.6 NA engine performance are about the same for most of the OEMs... the gear ratios do play important role as well.. see below the 1.6 engine performance curves on gamma and toyota's.... the torque are about the same on the rpm range...




if you really want to feels the kicks at low rpm, get the turbo charged engine

bro.. turbo theta engine does in the production but not available in malaysia.. the 302Nm torque comes in @ 1700rpm.. so you can imagine how fun to drive

bro.. i agree with you as we as the consumer has the right to express our needs and expectations.. perhaps we could sign a petition on the common problems and send to NAZA Kia, or even to KMC Korea... i believe their HQ is really concern on the customers' feedback and they are driving very crazy to all the suppliers quality, i've been to Kia and Hyundai facilities experiencing the bombardment.. perhaps our CKD models material selection has been downgraded and Naza would know well... how about with CBU owners, are you facing the same road noise problem?

so bros... should we start this petition, which I think we could make use of "www.petitiononline.com"..?
common problems:
1. car pull left
2. dashboard rattling noise
3. headlight water condensation

i once lodge a complain to the SC in sg. petani on rattling noise and they verified, and its deteriorating... so the person in charge said they will revert this complaint to Naza Kia and after awaiting for so long without any respond from them, i followed up with them again and now they replied the technical people from Naza (Kia) need to accumulate all the problematic vehicles before coming for resolution... what a lame excuse!! i was in rush that time and did not want to argue with them.. furthermore i'm working abroad now and wait until i get back in the coming months, i will taruh them kao kao..

agree with you bro.. driving 2.0sx is more fun as you can get more torque than 1.6sx at lower rpm, apart from the additional safety features. not forgotten the EPS that ease your steering maneuver when parking..

2.0sx uses EPS for the steering, which is driven by electric motor. not too sure the vibration in your context, but i guess is the very very minor "clicks feel" which resulting from the electric motor that the engineer calls it cogging torque.

1.6sx/ex that uses hydraulic type power steering would rather feel engine vibration (but could be negligible too) when turning the steering wheel because this power steering pump is belt driven by the engine.

bro, mind to tell which SC you sent to resolve the rattling noise and how many days you need to leave your car? thanks.

thanks! i'm from sg. petani actually.. i went to the SC in sg. petani and they gave me very terrible excuses... so gonna try any SC in other area.. since the SC you approached have resolved the rattling noise, i assume they have the experience already and thus wanna give a try there.. thanks..

thanks bro..!!

if you use isofix type car seat, would fit all the 3 seats at the back.. conventional type could fit front passenger, and both rear side seats.. my maxi-cosi fit the latter one