I love my Forte also. Problem free for 7 years.
I have just changed to Cerato 1.6 SX last month trade in for 26k to KIA themselves.

Which year and model was your Forte?

How's the Cerato so far..?

FORTE 2010 1.6 sx CBU
Cereto smoother and so far satisfied.

Good to know... I'm also toying with the idea of the 2.0

Did you consider the upcoming elantra? The new generation elantra now come with multilink suspension same as ioniq that cerato lack of it. The upcoming elantra has better spec and chasis than the current elantra since upcoming is the all new generation not a facelift. You can't go wrong with both ioniq and elantra if you want new car this year.

I'm not saying the facelift cerato is not good, it still a good buy. But cerato almost due for a new generation. In 2 years time there will be a new generation cerato come out to compete with the upcoming elantra. As usual, better chasis and spec to fight with the 2017 elantra.

Dont worry about the resale value since your car already 7 year, the value would not depreciated as steep as the first 3 year.

What do you mean by smooth? The engine smoother than forte?

May i know how stiff is forte suspension compared to cerato?
Because i heard from forte club the forte suspension is tune for sporty drive which is stiff.

I never ride or drove a forte but own a cerato. I feel cerato suspension are quite soft. I like the comfort but sometime annoy me when crossing a tall speedbump.

Effy92 - thanks for the feedback. New Cerato only in 2019, yes... I think price by then would also go up with new features and engine. I also hear the Elantra is going to have a turbo engine, which I'm not so keen on. Anyway, next few weeks will be spent testing. The Ionic makes a lot of sense, just a thought that not many on the road yet... Cheers!

Elantra 2017 come with 2 variant. 1.6 turbo and 2.0 natural aspirated.

May I know if anyone get to connect android auto? tried with my s7 edge and even my mom A7 pro..both can't seem to connect..and I used both ori cables. just prompt to allow this computer but can't connect. Keep coming out error cable or ask me put usb debugging even though i have already done

Having the same problem. It say support android 4 to 6. Think need to update the software to support android 7, Anyone can confirm?

I think you also need to weigh your decision on the price. No doubt the new Elantra will look fresher but it will command a premium. If money is not a hindrance, yes, why not? But at this moment in time, a ringgit saved is a ringgit earned, as many would say. As for resale value, KIA now offers KV5 for Cerato - guaranteed trade-in value after 5 years.

my mom android 6 also can't

That guaranteed trade-in value for Kia is a good hook, plus the 1.6 K3 is more loaded with specs than my Forte; Naza also throwing in free insurance and RT for first year apart from a 7k discount and 3 years free service. Going to test drive it soon to see how much of a difference the drive is. The other option is to shell out a bit more for long-term fuel economy with the Hyundai Ionic.

There are sales men even offered up to 17k discount but without all those free insurance, RT and free services..

the free service is only RM3k and for 3 years.
Normally will take it as discount instead as it won't be able to utilized in 3 years. 17k discount is very good.

I probably can get the 1.6 K3 for 90k, gotta see what that package includes... tempting, just wondering if it will be like driving the Forte all over again, haha... well, I'll find out this weekend...

test drove 1.6sx last weekend. I'm currently driving a 20 years 1.3 proton saga, hence anything bigger cc than my 1.3 will always feel more powerful which is a good thing .. the steering is light as expected since it is an eletronic power steering, can't really feel there is connection to the road since I'm driving a hydraulic power steering with my 1.3 proton saga. In term of power, definitely feel more powerful than my 1.3 proton saga.. the acceleration is better hence no complain on this part.. the paddle shifting is useful when u wanna do a engine braking as a safety feature hence 1.6sx is the minimum everyone should go for... overall a good car since i'm gonna jump from a 20 years proton saga to a c segment.. still waiting if there is any other discount.. perhaps should test drive the 2.0 too.. but thinking of the fuel and also the much more expensive road tax.. 1.6sx seem like a better choice and don't want to be spoilt by more powerful car... else by the time i change to another car after K3 (if I'm buying), I will be looking for variant with power better than 2.0l or turbo engine...

Dont forget to share here how is cerato drive compared to forte.

I will indeed!

Thanks for your impressions... yes, 1.6 is a good option in terms of road tax, but will test drive the 2.0 also...

But if I can go for the 2.0, may as well settle for the Hyundai Ionic... around same price for the top range as 2.0 with discounts...

Cerato is much more spacious than Ioniq.. not sure about the discount now for 2.0 but the Ioniq top range is ~RM114k