Cttan456 2nd Gear January 27, 2011 Share January 27, 2011 The Rio and Cerato 5 door didn't do too badly. The i30 didn't do well only because it was priced too much higher than an Avante. If the Rio and Forte hatch are priced the same as the sedan it will sell in reasonable numbers. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear January 27, 2011 Share January 27, 2011 saw a K5 todqay at PIE at 6pm. now forte looks outdated to me. K5 damn swee! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear January 27, 2011 Share January 27, 2011 saw a K5 todqay at PIE at 6pm. now forte looks outdated to me. K5 damn swee! I'm also starting to find the Forte's styling a bit too old and dated. On the other hand, it's amazing how the Avante manages to age so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sktan10 5th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 saw a K5 todqay at PIE at 6pm. now forte looks outdated to me. K5 damn swee! Forte looks outdated? I thought K5 is the big brother of forte eps the front looks similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 saw a K5 todqay at PIE at 6pm. now forte looks outdated to me. K5 damn swee! Wah so fast deliver liao... So this is the 1st 20+ sold.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog70 2nd Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Interesting review on K5. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/11/r...ma-korean-spec/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 The reviewer seem a bit harsh on the looks department... But I do find it a little over designed on the exterior... Too many details makes it messy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Wah so fast deliver liao... So this is the 1st 20+ sold.... no la, i think its a test drive car driving to Kia center got the usual blue hanging number plates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Forte looks outdated? I thought K5 is the big brother of forte eps the front looks similar. the actual car is really stunning. On first look, I thought it was a renault from the back until i drove nearer and saw the K5 logo. as for the front, it got an enlarge grill but looks ok to me. side is clean and sleek. daytime running lights too but i find the position of it not very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 no la, i think its a test drive car driving to Kia center got the usual blue hanging number plates. The SE told me can drive away before CNY... They have ready stock with open cat coe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 (edited) The SE told me can drive away before CNY... They have ready stock with open cat coe. wow so good man. gd news for those who intend to buy nowadays new cars look so stunning, my 1 yr old car looks like a 10 yr old design..... Edited January 28, 2011 by Tom_kkh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Saw the car in person at the showroom. It looks better than on paper. The interior is really nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quirky_ster Clutched January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 I have personally check the car and sat in it... I would say its all nice and good in terms of design inside out. The rear sit have much more leg room though I think it sacrifice on the boot space a bit.. but hey leg room more important right... Only one thing that will make it a complete package... A really nice Turbo Charge Engine! It will make something that is good as it look.. Otherwise, any owner will be proud and feel good owning it.. Good design work from Kia.. They've come a long way from ugly sedan to a droolingly nice package... If only they did something to the Caren, and plug in a Turbo Charge Engine, I will be first in the queu.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 I have personally check the car and sat in it... I would say its all nice and good in terms of design inside out. The rear sit have much more leg room though I think it sacrifice on the boot space a bit.. but hey leg room more important right... Only one thing that will make it a complete package... A really nice Turbo Charge Engine! It will make something that is good as it look.. Otherwise, any owner will be proud and feel good owning it.. Good design work from Kia.. They've come a long way from ugly sedan to a droolingly nice package... If only they did something to the Caren, and plug in a Turbo Charge Engine, I will be first in the queu.... Is the rear legroom of the K5 bigger or same as the i45? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expertz 1st Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Saw the car in person at the showroom. It looks better than on paper. The interior is really nice. 100% agree! strangely the pictures don't do the car justice its far more impressive in person... its usually the other way around for other cars, the i45 is the perfect example; great in pictures but not so in person Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 100% agree! strangely the pictures don't do the car justice its far more impressive in person... its usually the other way around for other cars, the i45 is the perfect example; great in pictures but not so in person I think Hyundai overdo their i45 frontal appearance . K5 is more subtle in frontal appearance though. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddilac Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 Teana is v6 if I'm not wrong. yup i forgot about the Teana... Coz i was meant to talk about those big V6 such as the Camry 3.5, Accord 3.5, Teana 3.5, M6 3.7[:)] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taciturn Neutral Newbie January 28, 2011 Share January 28, 2011 K5 is arguably the best looking Jap/Korean mid sized sedan but the overall handling is still not up to par with Accord or Mazda 6. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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