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The New Kia Optima GT 2017 thread, Strictly for discussion about the car
ZeneticX
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Mar 14 2018, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Mar 14 2018, 11:17 AM) Even with all those favourable reviews on modern korean cars, their proposition for more bang for buck, still ended up pretty cold here right? It takes a lot of effort to shift perception here, the marketing effort on the koreans also leave a lot to be desired, so didn't help matters. The service centre networks just can't compare against the old big players here, so the perception will always be korean car not 1st choice nor up the top 3 in the minds of many when shopping for cars within the segment. It is kind of a chicken and egg story, more supply of cars into the market (ie greater range of products and larger dealer networks); or more demand from the market.... The best situation is when the timing of both can coincide, then the brand image and demand can boom in a short period of time, just like what happens to mazda's skyactiv range. But how long can it last, that's another topic..... subaru seems to be having a boom recently as well, especially their XV
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zackskate666
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Mar 15 2018, 04:06 PM
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QUOTE(PlayMaker` @ Mar 13 2018, 12:32 PM) bro, not meant to pour you cold water, based on my source, very very unlikely they will be bringing in stinger/facelifted optima gt/or current GT... there will be new optima launching in 2018 but that should be 2.0 NA engine... Where did you get your source from??.. They will bring in the Stinger 2.0T, but it wont be in a big quantity..Around 20-30 unit to test the market first.. As for the 3.3T model,this is a grey area.Either bring in few units based on order demands..The pricing for 2.0T stinger is about the price of 3 series based model..around 230-250k..Still calculating the final amount due to our malaysia taxing bracket.. This is a source i get personally from the head of sales/comms (mr irhash) during the optima GT launching in Naza Towers KLCC and reconfirm again with the new CEO,mr Ivan during the new picanto launch at red cube PJ last month.
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PlayMaker`
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Mar 15 2018, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(zackskate666 @ Mar 15 2018, 04:06 PM) ohh.... great news for those for looking forward for this car then
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zackskate666
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Mar 15 2018, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(PlayMaker` @ Mar 15 2018, 04:21 PM) ohh.... great news for those for looking forward for this car then Yup..Im waiting for the Stinger..Hopefully the figure is around that expected amount.. Cant wait to try the 2.0T..Been driving the k5 for 6 years now.. all 200K KM with it.. Really hope the tune of 2.0T isnt the same as the optimaGT..
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siaokia1
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Mar 17 2018, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(cmsiow @ Mar 5 2018, 04:22 PM) Did you test drive it in the end? How does feel comparing to Passat B8 2.0? Have not tested the Kia yet. It actually didn't show up on my radar when I was going round looking for cars. I've since decided that I might as well finish paying off my current ride before changing which is only a short 8 months away now. Plus there's new cars expected to be launched 3rd or 4th quarter of the year so my timeline seems to support waiting. Will see what's available then.
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godhand
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Mar 27 2018, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Mar 12 2018, 04:23 PM) The general public always gets preoccupied with price whenever discussing about Kias. Yes, once upon a time Kia was selling because it was cheap. Those times are over. Today, Kia is no longer selling because it is cheaper than alternatives. Maybe in one or two cases. It has moved on to competition by product. Remove the badges of 2 cars and put them side by side. Which product is better? Put the Optima GT side by side with the current Camry, Accord or Teana then tick the boxes. Which product offers more? This is the new mindset we need to adopt. Look at the Stinger bringing the fight to the Germans. If we all still have the perception that Kia is supposed to be cheap and cheerful, this is where the disagreement starts. im a kia forte driver. performance wise i dont think kia will lose to any of it peers. Kia is a unique car and worth every bucks. the only thing thats lacking is the community perception towards it which make its resale value sucks. Ive been driving this car for nearly 10 years and not much major issue as long as u service on time. i have tried optima gt, i can say its faster than some of the bmw out there, the way its engine is build. definitely a lot faster than camry (not even a competition in term of speed)
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Ginny88
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Apr 3 2018, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Apr 3 2018, 02:19 PM) Looks like Kia Malaysia is still bringing in some GT stocks after all. Was informed that some red units are to be offered as well. What do you think of this new color? No idea on the interior leather color for this combo yet but will update once there is info. Red doesn't seem to suit this car well. I think white looks better.
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ayamxxx
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Apr 3 2018, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(Ginny88 @ Apr 3 2018, 02:31 PM) Red doesn't seem to suit this car well. I think white looks better. saw the gt at ioi putrajaya on the weekend, yes white colour plus chocolate leather seat do turn me on. but i already have the same segment car with k5..
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sitescope
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Apr 4 2018, 11:57 PM
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Why Peter Schreyer use inspira rear lamp as a design... Oh nooo...
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Effy92
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Apr 9 2018, 05:55 PM
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Getting Started
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I just saw white optima gt with GT 8k plate. Are you here?
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wei
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Apr 11 2018, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Jan 31 2018, 05:50 PM) The 2nd batch of GTs cannot connect to Android Auto via Bluetooth. The updated firmware will allow this functionality. I'll have a better view of this once I've done it. No intention to replace the HU. Sorry to bring back old post. But have you gotten the update? Now I saw 2018 model came with Apple Carplay and Android Auto!! I wonder it's a firmware or totally different HU.
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statikinetic
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Apr 12 2018, 01:18 AM
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QUOTE(wei @ Apr 11 2018, 11:02 AM) Sorry to bring back old post. But have you gotten the update? Now I saw 2018 model came with Apple Carplay and Android Auto!! I wonder it's a firmware or totally different HU. Firmware. Same HU. My HU now plays both Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Carplay has the nicer UI, but the lack of Waze is a deal breaker for me.
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wei
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Apr 12 2018, 08:10 AM
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Thanks for replying. Going to do my update. Send Apple some feedback on Waze. Hope they’ll open up CarPlay Navi to 3rd party.
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PlayMaker`
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Apr 13 2018, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(statikinetic @ Apr 12 2018, 01:18 AM) Firmware. Same HU. My HU now plays both Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Carplay has the nicer UI, but the lack of Waze is a deal breaker for me. bro, is it must use cable only can use Android Auto?
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statikinetic
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Apr 13 2018, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(PlayMaker` @ Apr 13 2018, 05:21 PM) bro, is it must use cable only can use Android Auto? Yes. Only works via cable.
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jucl
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Apr 25 2018, 05:02 PM
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My friend is interested to get this car. Can some one pm me the best price?
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izputra
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Apr 26 2018, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(jucl @ Apr 25 2018, 05:02 PM) My friend is interested to get this car. Can some one pm me the best price? You can PM Buydirect or refer to post #508 in this thread to get his contact no... This post has been edited by izputra: Apr 26 2018, 03:17 PM
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Buydirect
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Apr 26 2018, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(jucl @ Apr 25 2018, 05:02 PM) My friend is interested to get this car. Can some one pm me the best price? Will PM to you QUOTE(izputra @ Apr 26 2018, 03:15 PM) You can PM Buydirect or refer to post #508 in this thread to get his contact no... Thank you
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Ginny88
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Apr 27 2018, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Apr 26 2018, 05:03 PM) 2018 year of manufacture or 2017?
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