Spring Moderator January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 Any idea when this will come to our shores? ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecarboy302 3rd Gear January 19, 2018 Author Share January 19, 2018 Any idea when this will come to our shores? No news but my guess will be between 6 months and a year for it to come. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 (edited) Ergonomics, the driver doesn't have to look down when looking at map while driving quite attractive vs hyundai elantra https://youtu.be/m7L9XRfGULo and NO,, the yellow one is not a elantra Edited January 19, 2018 by Sdf4786k 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 Nice video... very funny and tongue in cheek... ha ha... the rear of the new K3 has a big car look... reminds of the previous Subaru Legacy rear... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 (edited) Nice video... very funny and tongue in cheek... ha ha... the rear of the new K3 has a big car look... reminds of the previous Subaru Legacy rear... the interior looks a little like the stinger minus the silver chrome bits. Lets hope this time round, KIA AD has the guts to plonk in the turbo and leave out the NA engines. Edited January 20, 2018 by Sdf4786k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 the interior looks a little like the stinger minus the silver chrome bits. Lets hope this time round, KIA AD has the guts to plonk in the turbo and leave out the NA engines. It all depends on the cost... and what kind of price point they can offer where buyers will bite... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 (edited) The downside is the CVT transmission, which has historically been notorious for its string of issues and will be costly to replace. You can't get a reconditioned CVT, unlike the 5 or 6 speed gearbox. Only a brand new one at a 5 figure sum. OK to get the new 2019 Kia Forte if you intend to drive for just a few years, but if you intend to drive till it's 10th year or near to scrap date, might want to think about it. Edited January 24, 2018 by Vinceng 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 The downside is the CVT transmission, which has historically been notorious for its string of issues and will be costly to replace. You can't get a reconditioned CVT, unlike the 5 or 6 speed gearbox. Only a brand new one at a 5 figure sum. OK to get the new 2019 Kia Forte if you intend to drive for just a few years, but if you intend to drive till it's 10th year or near to scrap date, might want to think about it. Really cannot get second hand CVT meh??? Why leh? Sure got parts what... not now maybe but later when the car is older... I don't see why not... care to explain bro? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 There is no recond CVT. Only brand new replacement ones, which cost a bomb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecarboy302 3rd Gear January 24, 2018 Author Share January 24, 2018 The downside is the CVT transmission, which has historically been notorious for its string of issues and will be costly to replace. You can't get a reconditioned CVT, unlike the 5 or 6 speed gearbox. Only a brand new one at a 5 figure sum. OK to get the new 2019 Kia Forte if you intend to drive for just a few years, but if you intend to drive till it's 10th year or near to scrap date, might want to think about it. I have a feeling the current 1.6L MPi engine with 6-speed automatic will carry over to this new model since the current Elantra (same platform) is using this powertrain combination here as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutrino Supercharged January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 Nice video... very funny and tongue in cheek... ha ha... the rear of the new K3 has a big car look... reminds of the previous Subaru Legacy rear... Maybe 20 years ago I looked really hard at a Legacy. The only selling point the guy made was if I got down on my knees and viewed the Legacy rear from 3/4 rear on it looked fabulous. I didn't buy one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear January 25, 2018 Share January 25, 2018 I have a feeling the current 1.6L MPi engine with 6-speed automatic will carry over to this new model since the current Elantra (same platform) is using this powertrain combination here as well.Same same... cos the 1.6 GDI engine more expensive... but it's more powerful.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic January 25, 2018 Share January 25, 2018 Nice video... very funny and tongue in cheek... ha ha... the rear of the new K3 has a big car look... reminds of the previous Subaru Legacy rear... Indeed nice video. The brand new k3 looks bigger than the current model although the design dont have the WOW factor and yet still looks nice la. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene96696 1st Gear March 25, 2018 Share March 25, 2018 Ya , very nice . Heard coming in end of this year or yearly next year but maybe more pricey . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurpsexx 6th Gear March 25, 2018 Share March 25, 2018 Maybe 20 years ago I looked really hard at a Legacy. The only selling point the guy made was if I got down on my knees and viewed the Legacy rear from 3/4 rear on it looked fabulous. I didn't buy one. Lol, ya, this 2019 forte looks like a cross breed of legacy n selphy..err, more mature look lo.. current k3 looks more sporty... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic March 25, 2018 Share March 25, 2018 Lexus front Q50 back 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear March 27, 2018 Share March 27, 2018 Got some resemblance... ha ha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coktky 2nd Gear March 31, 2018 Share March 31, 2018 Lexus front Q50 back The back really similar to Q50…Really a nice car. But the front trying hard to match Lexus design. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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