Seems that the new Kia Sorento 2.4L 6 speed auto will be launching this weekend. Priced at only RM 158,888 (OTR), it comes with a re-engineered platform, chasis & cabin, redesigned transmission and suspension set-up, improved ride & handling, better NVH, increased legroom, LED DRL's, 4.3 inch LCD touchscreen, rear view camera, panaromic sunroof, push start ignition and leather seats. Safety comes standard with 6 airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, HAC, ABS, EBD and BA.

For just RM 10K extra, it makes the newly launched Honda CRV 2.0L with average specs at RM 148,888 (OTR) look poor in comparison.

http://paultan.org/2013/03/12/new-kia-sore...-2-4l-rm158888/

http://paultan.org/2012/08/16/facelifted-k...the-first-time/

To protect their egoism and make sure that their choice on brand choosing is protected and not be laughed at. As most forumer have said, don't feed the trolls

This post has been edited by kcchong2000: Mar 12 2013, 10:33 PM

Resale value

As a matter of fact no.

People should accept the fact that things can improve. Resale value comes from consumers perception. If they feel a car is good, the there will be high demand, and naturally the value will increase.

Now, last time Korean cars used to be quite bad. I drove a Spectra for more than 5 years. I should know how bad it is. But then again it's not a bad car. It's just that ownership cost is quit high.

If I judged a certain brand solely on this, there would be no chance in my right mind for me to get another Korean.

But you know what? I gave it another try. Test drove Insight, City and Forte (Around the same price range). Somehow I love the feeling when driving the Forte. I'm not saying it is better than the other two. But I guess, it's because I can literally feel the improvement from Spectra to Forte. It's huge.
So I bought it. I felt it's worth the money.

There was a time when Honda & Toyota is not so good. But they improved up till the point of becoming trusted brands.

This sect of the forum should have a form of mature discussion.
Yes people have their own opinions. But that doesn't mean we have to bash senselessly.

/rant

The 2.4 litre Theta II petrol engine with 176 PS and 227 Nm of torque is not so great though ...

Yes the output figures arent that great. But since they said the engine and transmission has been improved, so the extra refinement might actually translate into slightly better power. Gotta wait for the test drive to actually know i guess. But the CRV 2.4L comes with 221 Nm torque only but with slightly more hp but funny thing is that this extra hp only comes in at 7,000 RPM. Who drives at 7,000 RPM anyway?

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Mar 13 2013, 09:13 AM

wait for crv 2.4 then we can make a fair comparison

i guess hyundai use the diesel r engine..while kia use petrol.

Dont think it can be a fair comparison when the CRV 2.4L is gonna be priced about 30K more.

most important is same segment comparison, price may vary..

thats why u see in C-segment, elantra and forte are cheaper than civic fb, but its civic fb that sold the most . refer to MAA stats

Not bad. At least the facelift is revised not only on outlook but the chasis too as compared to Tor H.

Of course badge snob aside, i must says, even the non-facelifted sorento is much better spec and rides better than previous gen harrier. I haven't try the current harrier yet but spec wise, it's no brainer that jap is lagging so far behind except banking in on their branding and reliability.

CRV 2.4 = A power ready for over take at 100++ kmh . When u need just rev from 3500 rpm to the red line and that THE POWER OF DREAM

People still buy civic & CRV becoz Korean car dealer cannot deliver their car to customer as there is no enough stock until today.
That's why civic sale stat so good.
My wife for example wait for 1 year to get 1.8 red colour elantra, lastly she decide to buy civic fb.

Another example, what for having high spec sportage in product line if most customer now already wait for 3-4months.
Delivery time so

If delivery time improved with more stocks, surely sale stat will be more or less same.

But so far, Sorento got no delivery problem. Maybe most buyer didnt like previous design.

This post has been edited by khusyairi: Mar 13 2013, 11:21 AM

i met one of honda SA, he just joined from Hyundai 2 months ago. i asked him why did he resign? he told me difficult to sell since no stock, customer have to wait long time, end up many customers cancelled their booking. He told more that Sime Darby don't order many stock from Korea. Furthermore, elantra has problem with its car, i'm not really sure what it is, he didnt tell me more. perhaps elantra owner can share. in conclusion, he said Sime darby is not a good dealer and does not provide good after sales service.

This post has been edited by hazremi: Mar 13 2013, 11:22 AM

I agree. I also had talk wt Hyundai SA. Their stock problem really main issue. At one time, they also had stock issue wt Sonata & Tucson. Delay & delay.
Lastly customer & turn to new car that Japanese manufacturer launch.

A good alternative is to consider KIA. We have Kia Sportage , as an alternative to the Tucson and Kia Forte to the Elantra. Both are on fast delivery basis. Anticipating lots of Sportage stock this month, and it's as good as ready stock.

I feel it's worth checking out .....

http://www.kensomuse.com/the-new-kia-soren...elift-launched/

.... funny that I am reminded of the time when both the Sorento and Santa Fe was just launched. It's the same argument all over again.

u know this is facelifted version of the new gen sorento, right?
so the design differs from the 'previous' one, minimal at most.

the said reason cud be one of the minor reasons. but main reason is the refined driving of the civic. and of course i wud admit brand strength (which translates into a very good after sales package - good servicing networks, good replacement parts, etc etc) okay this may sound bias but that guy that bought the K5 will freely admit the korean makes driving pleasure is pretty much a few notch DOWN compared to the established brand. yes yes yes they are getting there the koreans, but as we speak now, they are still down there.

to counter balance perhaps my bias, then i wud say out there are a lot of choices of cars. fiestas are great little cars. and mazdas are superb.



and that guy who bought forteh, okay good luck on him. but i suspect its down to the fact he drove a spectra before. with due respect, spectra was not a good vehicle to be in, in the first place. so the transition from a shitttty ride to a so-so ride perhaps, meant so much to him. so okay good luck. i hope he didnt bought the awful first gens of the fortehs.

yeah right.. refined driving of the civic.. I used to own FD civic ..paid 120k and get Melaka made tin kosong ..sound proof terrible like driving proton and the famous common problem with the steering rack .. so much for the refined driving of japs car..
that time sometimes jealous with forte owners..paid lot less and get to enjoy all the features that civic don't have
next time.. I'll make sure the car I buy worth every penny spent

lol 30k extra?