Iridium plugs will have interval of 90K. The usual 30K interval is using copper plugs.

This post has been edited by OKLY: Jan 6 2021, 08:02 PM

Kia Motors Corporation plans to make Malaysia the regional manufacturing hub for the Kia vehicles in Asean and other potential markets.

Kia Asia Pacific president and chief executive officer Ted Lee said the South Korean carmaker had recognised the vast potential Malaysia would bring.

Kia had found it timely to raise the bar to progressively tap into Malaysia's potential, Lee said at the signing of a joint venture agreement with Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) to form Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd here today.

For a start, Kia Malaysia will undertake the assembly of completely knocked down (CKD) of three Kia vehicles.

The first two models - Kia Seltos and Kia Carnival - are expected to be produced locally within 12-18 months.

The third model will be determined at a later stage.

Kia is the second largest carmaker in South Korea, and together with parent Hyundai Motor Group, is the world's fifth largest automotive manufacturer.

On the potential investment into the CKD operation, Yeoh said it would take about US$20 million to set up the production line of a product.

He also said that Kia Malaysia would help address the after sales issues faced by Kia owners under the previous distributor.

Kia has appointed BAuto's subsidiary Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd as the new distributor of its vehicles in Malaysia.

As the new distributor, Dinamikjaya holds the right to distribute and sell Kia vehicles, CKD and completely built up (CBU), sale of genuine parts as well as in the provision of after-sales service and to build Kia's brand reputation and awareness in Malaysia.

Elaborating on the new partnership, Lee said Kia had chosen BAuto after months of searching for the right partner.

"With BAuto's proven capability in successfully building up automotive marques in Malaysia and the Philippines as well as their automotive manufacturing experience, we believe we have placed the Kia brand in good hands under the capable leadership of its."

Tae said BAuto was a renowned listed automotive company in Malaysia with a strong management team and good track record.

Yeoh said Kia vehicles were well-known for their stylish looks, packed with smart features, frequent facelifts and new launches that keep prospective buyers excited over its products.

"The partnership will complement our existing automotive businesses and we look forward to a successful collaboration with Kia," added Yeoh

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This post has been edited by Buydirect: Apr 6 2021, 01:35 PM

Any recommended tyre brand/model for Cerato?
Looking for comfort and silence.
And any shop recommended around seri Kembangan area?
Thanks.

Some choices widely used by Cerato owners are as follows. You can survey on the cost.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (We call it PS3)
Primacy 3ST..
Toyo neo3
Bridgestone Potenza RE003

Thanks boss.. u got no recommend shop around SK?

Jalan Serdang Raya , nearby my showroom has got at least 4 tyre shops. There is one just beside my showroom, price is reasonable, you can nego with the bos if you'd like but they need to pre-order most of the time, don't have ready stocks.

Got myself a used 1.6 2014 cerato in April.

So far so good a bit of jerk when changing gears. Any idea where can get a proper 100k service in Ipoh?

Add 1 bottle of LubeGard Platinum during your next ATF change/drain and fill.
No need or avoid flushing.
IMO, no need wasteful socalled 100k service...... just replace oils/parts as required basing on km travelled.

Edit: LubeGard Red also ok.

This post has been edited by zeng: Jun 20 2021, 05:41 PM

Hi, is there any Kia service center in KL area? I usually went to Kia Serdang Raya but unfortunately border crossing is not allowed now.

New KIA parts packaging by new distributor - BERMAZ AUTO

Kia Cerato K3 YD-PE pre-owned (used) YM 2018

Hi, any recommended android car player for k3? Budget around RM1K+.

hey fellow KIA owners

I'm planning to get a Cerato Koup, is there any owner here or someone that had some experience with it to give me some feedback on its reliability? As far as I know their NA 1.6 and 2.0 are pretty solid. But not so sure of its 1.6 TGDI.

Are majority of the wear and tear parts like lower arm, bushes, bearings are shared with Cerato?

As for the engine parts its mainly shared with all those with 1.6 TGDI in Hyundai as well?

Try MPV SC and quoted recommend by KC Chong.

Just google MPV Kia Authorize SC.

Hi, what is the selling price?

Hi all..I'm planning to get a 2015 k3 ,1.6 . Any thing I shall take note during test drive ?

Sorry, no more already.

Quoted price pls? Is it under principle warranty?

Cost pls