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Revised Kia Forte With 6-speed Transmission


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ryder

Posted 16 February 2011 - 09:09 AM

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Thanks for the information Magura. That explains it.

The new updated 6-speed Kia Forte is certainly looking good with all the new features and updated 6 speed auto transmission. A value buy compared to the Honda City, Toyota Vios and Proton Inspira. I reckon it's currently the best value sedan vehicle below RM100k.

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Posted 17 February 2011 - 04:07 PM

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what abt the suspension? still torsion beam ?


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Posted 18 February 2011 - 10:51 AM

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QUOTE (ryder @ Feb 14 2011, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Care to post the link to the times above? 9.8s appears to be rather impressive for the 2.0. What is the top speed of this thing?


I got them while reading carmags at MPH bookstore. You can check this month's issue, forgot which publisher. SA said the new 6-speed Forte already launched here but they just kept quiet about the launch. Wonder why so mysterious, even the Sorento display units are available but no test unit yet.

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 12:51 PM

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Have test drove the Forte 6 Speeds for a short ride, my impression is wow....it is quite powerful. Wondering whether it share the same engine with hyundai sonata?

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Posted 22 February 2011 - 10:28 AM

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QUOTE (jie103 @ Feb 20 2011, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have test drove the Forte 6 Speeds for a short ride, my impression is wow....it is quite powerful. Wondering whether it share the same engine with hyundai sonata?


Maybe I should find an opportunity to get test drive and compare with my current ride when checking the Sorento. I hope I don't feel regret. Wanted to tryout the 0-100km/h. If the 1.6 with 6-speed could really achieve 0-100km/h in 11.5s, that is equivalent to 1.8L category considered real good for a C-segment 1.6. Most C-segment with 1.6L engine stock could only get 12s or higher.