1. The Kia Forte is a new mid-sized sedan from Kia that aims to capture the executive car segment with features and quality typically found in more expensive European cars. 2. Inside, the Forte offers a spacious and well-appointed cabin with comfortable seating, plenty of legroom, and premium features like leather steering and audio controls. 3. The Forte drives well in the city and on the highway, with responsive steering and adequate power from its four-cylinder engine.

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appointed cabin, and hereeventhe RM75,8oo Forte1.6
doesn't disappoint. Fingers elbows
and will delightat
everytouchwith a greatleapin the general qualityof
the various polymers fabrics the car'slivingspace
and in
andthe lovelyleather-wrapped steering wheelis not to
be missed. Eyes will revelon the smart-looking gauges,
multi functionengine functiondisplay andthe new
centerstack that houses air-conditioning
the controls
with light red hue lightingkeeping informed what
us of
is needed the controldeoartment. evenhasa USB
in lt
and iPod-ready 6-speaker stereowith an in-dash CD 5
discchanger that will be moreappealing younger
to
buyers. TheForte's cabinhasbeendesigned maximize
to
space and in the backseat,it reallyis a remarkable place
to be - plushand comfortable, loads legroom
of and
headroom offersbestin class
and soace front and
for
rearpassengers almostall areas.
in Simple, ergonomic
controls, uncluttered dashboard layout, adjustable
an
steering wheel,easyto readinstruments nothing-
extraordinarily outstanding a upmarket
in product, but
everything that'sneeded makeeveryday with this
to life
car as hassle-free possible. blackcolorscheme
as The
looksgreatand reallyup marketandthe deepglovebox
is a nicetouch.Bestin class 4r5-litres boot space where
the immediate competitors Altis,Civicandthe Mazda3
aretrailingbehindallows golfers travelwith their
for to
buddies families takea longdriveholiday
and to with all
their necessary luggage. forgettingis the safety
Not
issue wherez airbags followthe r.6-litre models and 6
airbags provided in the z-litreSXmodel.
are for
Thedrivestory
Our test carcamewith big r7-inch wheels shodwith zr5
wide rubbers wherethey did a lot to givethe visualheft
of a tall,wide and muscular with proportions
car that
showed to be biggerthan the immediate
it competition.
It is the perfect city executive that'sfor sure.
car, The
light (motordrivensteering with the z-litre)steering
pointsthis carwith amazing immediacy, providing it
with an effortless nimbleness that'ssimplymissing a in
competing vehicle. the highway, steering
On the returns
enough(European) andfirmness get pleasure
feel to at
speeds. tight parking
In lots,this Forteis clearly its in
element with a smallturningcircle. Power delivery never
feelslacking the city and in heavy
in traffic.Pothole
impacts don't returngroans from the chassis. There's
amplebraking power, with the pedalfeelinglightat the
top of its travel. Thesteering greatin the parking
is lot
and in trafficit insoires confidence enthusiastic
in
cornering. the pace,
Up andthe CVVTz-litreenginerevs
smoothly andthe gearshifterfeelsgoodasyou run it up
anddownthe gatedshift pattern. Theenginereturns
morethan adequate mid-range acceleration top end
and
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with the nicelygeared 4-speed semiauto gearbox.
Decision
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little improvements underthe sheetmetal.
KiaFortez-litreSpecifications
En gine: c y linder6- VDO HCCVVT
4- r
Dis plac em ent998c c
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Max power: rr4.7kW 62oorPm
@
Max torque: r94.zNm@ 43oorPm
Fue lTankc apac it y : 52 r es
lit
Se lling ic e: 93, 8oo
Pr RM
KiaForter.6-litreSXSpecifications
Engine: 4-cylinderr6-V DOHCCVVT
Displacement: t59tcc
Max power:9t.zkW 63oorPm
@
Ma xt or que: 56Nm@ 42oor Pm
t
FuelTankcapacity: litres
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SellingPrice: RM75,8oo