[Jumpman23]

Sometimes Korean car like KIA did come out with good outlook like the spectra. But the engine reliability and consistency often undermine the brand.

Strange incident did happened to Spectra, i heard the engine can suddenly went off for some.

With the introduction of newer engine, hope Forte is a good car at reasonable price for Malaysian

The price looks decent, but the 2nd hand value is terrible. It will still require at least 3 years for it to pick up brand value and generate better 2nd hand value.



It may be history repeat itself when KIA were first brought to Malaysia, and Spectra was launched few years back.

[rikeys]

Tada! here's are the test drive photos & vids guys from singapore... reviews coming later!


Koup White


Koup Red


Sedan Bodykit

Vids: Kia Forte Club

[Jumpman23]

In Singapore the bodykit look so nice! but when come to Malaysia it looks like plastic in other word, shyt compare to Singapore.

I wonder did the Naza management cut cost by replacing the engine to cheaper version. Is the Malaysia engine the same specification as Singapore version? Likely not, but hopefully yes.

[rikeys]

yes both 1.6 & 2.0 same as in SG
there they have option for electric steering or hydraulic steering system.
better op for electric version more powerful

[Jumpman23]

yes both 1.6 & 2.0 same as in SG
there they have option for electric steering or hydraulic steering system.
better op for electric version more powerful

Looks interesting!

So far there is no test unit yet. I will test it out and post here if there is.

[rikeys]

Looks interesting!

So far there is no test unit yet. I will test it out and post here if there is.

some will complain electric steering lack feel so they may use hydraulic version
actually for normal family sedan ES is better especially for town but Koup should use HS version.
also the exhaust system for Koup is louder sportier note and suspension setup stiffer which suits it.

[rikeys]

Photo Album here

[darreltian]

Photo Album here

The Koup makes me want to drool
So, how was the ride, handling and sound proofing? There was an article of this car in CBT NST yest...impressing

[rikeys]

The Koup makes me want to drool
So, how was the ride, handling and sound proofing? There was an article of this car in CBT NST yest...impressing

handling will make Lotus loose business
sound proofing will make SP ppl loose business too! kakakaka

[darreltian]

handling will make Lotus loose business
sound proofing will make SP ppl loose business too! kakakaka

really har...like dat must go and book oredi....test drive
Msia can get 5 yrs unlimited mileage warranty??