KIA Cerato Forte (K3)

[Spring]

Anyone has more info on the new K3?

Heard it will arrive in our shores by Mid Year.

Will it be better than the current Elantra? What's your guess on the price? Same as the Elantra?

Discuss n any info on the engine, chassis is most welcomed.

[Spurman]

Sad that it's launching this yr..: ridiculous Coe pricing not going to help the sales

[Butakim]

It's in Sat's (2 Feb 2013) life. Check the papers.

[Forte3737]

guess its gonna be a flop. conti cars will still overtake this model

[Friendstar]

Yes it will surely flop cos of the coe

[questionedfish]

and i think the previous design was nicer..

[Forte3737]

Yes it will surely flop cos of the coe

 

CNC should bring in this model after they clear exisiting forte stock

[Kar_lover]

Yes it will surely flop cos of the coe

 

I guess to be fair we should specify whether it is the car itself that flop or the sales that flop (due to COE).

[Toothiewabbit]

http://www.kia.com/sg/NewsPromotions/Promotions/068582.html

 

Any bros here pre-book the K3 yet? If so, any comments on this new model?

[I-LOVE-CARS]

and i think the previous design was nicer..

 

Yep, the K3 looks like it was based on the Avante/Elantra although I know they share the same chassie, they should make it look different

[Simplecar]

went to C&C today and spoke to a SE. You need $1k to place a deposit.

the equipment level is quite high and for the price, seems like a good bet. Will seriously consider whether to switch over to this car.

[Pandaeyes]

went to C&C today and spoke to a SE. You need $1k to place a deposit.

the equipment level is quite high and for the price, seems like a good bet. Will seriously consider whether to switch over to this car.

 

Did you ask what's the minimum rebate level they are bidding for you?

[13177]

and i think the previous design was nicer..

Previous design looks more sporty, whereas the new forte looks more 'executive'.

[Cluboxed]

i think to see it in the flesh is easier to make a judgement..

[Kkb719]

and i think the previous design was nicer..

Agreed

[TTT]

Did you ask what's the minimum rebate level they are bidding for you?

 

SE told me $5k, so which is correct? lols! COE rebate at $40k.

[Proton_neutron]

Generally, Kia cars do drive better than Hyundai's.

[Soya]

went to C&C today and spoke to a SE. You need $1k to place a deposit.

the equipment level is quite high and for the price, seems like a good bet. Will seriously consider whether to switch over to this car.

 

 

My advice: Test drive first. Kimchi packaging and showroom appeal is first rate. Very easy to be swept off the showroom floor. But the engineering and drive factor still somewhat lagging.