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Which Kia? K5? K3?

I know sportage alot of problems. K3 has an icu problem. Mark 9th to 10th year

Im dissapointed how Aussie can get those brand new Mazda/Changan EV RHD…

Why they skip mesia???

RHD got woredi woh, illogical mesia tara masuk?! 👺👺👺

We want genesis!

bring in their sedan woi or genesis pun boleh

ckd telluride



unker will buy if cheap enough..got buttons even got screen just for aircond..unker sure like wont konpius having buttons and screens

Still rocking my 2004 Naza Sorento and 2009 Naza Ria. Both are Kia but Naza slapped on their stickers everywhere. Easy to peel too.

In the process of converting my Ria to Carnival. Already bought the bumpers, side skirts, roof racks and some accessories from Korea.

driving my kia carnival 7 seat high spec 2023

strongggg afff.

i’ve been driving honda and toyota for last 15years. this is the car that really give me the hnngghhhh feeling.

don't buy the old models, the older it is the more problematic

korean cars have come a long way since....their cars in the past 10-11 years has been quite solid
if there is a diesel option, it's even more reliable

This car driving feel is so nice.
Sikit2 dh 150km/h, i say to the owner, wa, why no feeling one. Very powerful car.
Bt fc is a pain in the ass. 2T++ vs toyota 1t ++.

no leh. fuel consumption also sibeh good.
full tank diesel b7 (blue nozzle) rm250, can go for at least 700km city drive, highway highest i got around 900~1000km.

i also have vellfire and alphard. fc cant beat carnival.

but carnival low ceiling la, not comfortable for 3rd row.

250k Kia Sorento top cakes

Why?

Ha ha ha ha ha.... MIMPI!

AI Copypaste:

The Theta 2 is a family of gasoline four-cylinder engines produced by Hyundai and Kia, notable for widespread engine failures due to manufacturing defects. These failures were primarily caused by metal debris from the crankshaft that clogged oil passages, leading to oil starvation and potential engine seizure. These issues prompted significant recalls for affected vehicles.

Key details about the Theta 2 engine
Engine types: The family includes various displacements, such as 2.0L and 2.4L gasoline engines, and both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions.
Manufacturing defects: The most significant problem is the presence of metal fragments left from the manufacturing process, particularly on the crankshaft. This debris can restrict oil flow, leading to premature wear on the connecting rod bearings and, eventually, engine failure.
Related problems:
Engine seizure: Oil starvation can cause catastrophic engine failure, sometimes referred to as the engine "seizing".
Carbon buildup: As a direct-injection engine, it can also be prone to carbon buildup over time, which can affect performance.
Oil consumption: Some models have also experienced issues with high oil consumption.
Affected vehicles: The engine was used in numerous Hyundai and Kia models, leading to multiple recalls affecting over a million vehicles worldwide.
Performance models: Engines used in high-performance models, like the N cars, have upgraded internals to withstand greater stress, notes Reddit users.
Warranty extensions and replacement: Due to the issues, Hyundai and Kia extended the warranty for affected engines. Replacement engines may be remanufactured versions.

This post has been edited by Sichiri: Nov 28 2025, 08:33 PM

It's just the pricing. If they price it inbetween Jap and CCP cars, there will be many takers.

My 2013 elantra MD also still going strong, 280k+ mileage already. Zero breakdown. But wear and tear adalah, waiting new engine mounting and steering rack from korea.

This post has been edited by Supreme1394: Nov 28 2025, 08:41 PM

Not unpopular opinion. Those who drove one will know especially the forte era.
Thise who kecam never owned one

Wow 👍

eh i thought bermaz give good after sales?