Comments on: Watch the new Kia Soul and Forte on the move http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/ The # 1 Kia owners blog! Feel free to read latest news on new Kia cars: Soul, Optima, Forte Koup, Cadenza, Borrego, Sportage, Rio, Rondo and other Kia cars. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:53:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: himi http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-5117 himi Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:31:43 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-5117 Another video: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/08/19/amateur-videos-of-kia-forte/#more-2295 Another video: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/08/19/amateur-videos-of-kia-forte/#more-2295

]]> By: Frogy http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4825 Frogy Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:17:07 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4825 I read some test drive review of Forte (Korean one), the tester said that it has hard suspension. Harder than Hyundai Elantra HD, which shares its platform with Forte. Since it looks more sportier, I guess that Forte will go for sporty suspension. So, Forte would be like i30 sus or harder than that. I read some test drive review of Forte (Korean one), the tester said that it has hard suspension.
Harder than Hyundai Elantra HD, which shares its platform with Forte.
Since it looks more sportier, I guess that Forte will go for sporty suspension.
So, Forte would be like i30 sus or harder than that.

]]> By: Martin1491 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 Martin1491 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:00:24 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4817 Hope so, because for the Soul or Forte to win Australia's Car of the Year award would be such a good thing for the Kia image here in Australia. Hope so, because for the Soul or Forte to win Australia’s Car of the Year award would be such a good thing for the Kia image here in Australia.

]]> By: himi http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4805 himi Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:12:15 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4805 Perhaps Kia follows Hyundai and tunes suspension setup on its upcoming cars to suit Australian tasets. I know Hyundai did this on its award-winning i30 hatch. The car has seen a remarkable response from Australian consumers and already became one of the most desirable Hyundai models in the country. It has also won the Car of the year award in Australia. Perhaps Forte or Soul repeat this achievement next year! :) Perhaps Kia follows Hyundai and tunes suspension setup on its upcoming cars to suit Australian tasets. I know Hyundai did this on its award-winning i30 hatch. The car has seen a remarkable response from Australian consumers and already became one of the most desirable Hyundai models in the country.
It has also won the Car of the year award in Australia.
Perhaps Forte or Soul repeat this achievement next year! :)

]]> By: K-Sport (Boris) http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4802 K-Sport (Boris) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:11:55 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4802 When I saw the soul concept I LOVED it! But the pre-production models which appeared in spyshots didnt appeal to me [maybe cuz of the smaller wheels] but now I love it more than any other Kia in Kia's current line-up. Took some time for the design to grow on me. When I saw the soul concept I LOVED it! But the pre-production models which appeared in spyshots didnt appeal to me [maybe cuz of the smaller wheels] but now I love it more than any other Kia in Kia’s current line-up. Took some time for the design to grow on me.

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4798 Greg Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:40:35 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4798 When I first saw Soul concept. I was horrified. I guess the look really has to grow on you. Jut like the Rondo. When Rondo came out, I thought the back end was ugly. I really love the forte. If it comes with options equal to those on our Optima, mom wants one. Then again, what Kia doesn't mom want. She has come within pen strokes of buying every Kia except the rio. When I first saw Soul concept. I was horrified. I guess the look really has to grow on you. Jut like the Rondo. When Rondo came out, I thought the back end was ugly. I really love the forte. If it comes with options equal to those on our Optima, mom wants one. Then again, what Kia doesn’t mom want. She has come within pen strokes of buying every Kia except the rio.

]]> By: islander http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4794 islander Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:57:48 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4794 Both the Soul and Forte looked good! I was more impressed with the Soul because the rear end looks big. While the Forte is nicer looking than the Civic and Carola. The Forte seems to be a cross between a Civic and Accord. But both look really good. My guess is that the Forte will do very well in the US, but the Soul will do better in Europe because it is different looking. Two great econmy cars! A little off topic but I hope the US start making good small cars also. While Kia has put themselves in a good possition. Both the Soul and Forte looked good! I was more impressed with the Soul because the rear end looks big. While the Forte is nicer looking than the Civic and Carola. The Forte seems to be a cross between a Civic and Accord. But both look really good.

My guess is that the Forte will do very well in the US, but the Soul will do better in Europe because it is different looking.

Two great econmy cars!

A little off topic but I hope the US start making good small cars also. While Kia has put themselves in a good possition.

]]> By: Martin1491 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4793 Martin1491 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:47:01 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4793 I think your right Himi, about the ride going soft when they send the Forte to the United States. I just hope that Australia at least will get the more sporty setup though, but probably won't unfortunately. Odd really you would think that in Australia and the United States that because we are offered the more powerful engines 1.8L - 2.0L compared the the smaller 1.6L engines offered in European spec cars for example, that we don't get the sportier ride to cooperate better with the extra power. I think your right Himi, about the ride going soft when they send the Forte to the United States. I just hope that Australia at least will get the more sporty setup though, but probably won’t unfortunately. Odd really you would think that in Australia and the United States that because we are offered the more powerful engines 1.8L – 2.0L compared the the smaller 1.6L engines offered in European spec cars for example, that we don’t get the sportier ride to cooperate better with the extra power.

]]> By: himi http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4781 himi Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4781 The rear end of Forte looks really great... Even more appealing than on the images we have seen so far. I'm sure it will have great built quality, but wonder how the ride will be. The Forte does share its platform with the cee'd, which really offers sporty ride, but suspension setup on Hyundai-Kia cars destined for American market ussually differs a little bit from those heading to EU and is adjusted to offer more comfort than a sporty ride. What's your opinion on that? The rear end of Forte looks really great… Even more appealing than on the images we have seen so far.
I’m sure it will have great built quality, but wonder how the ride will be.
The Forte does share its platform with the cee’d, which really offers sporty ride, but suspension setup on Hyundai-Kia cars destined for American market ussually differs a little bit from those heading to EU and is adjusted to offer more comfort than a sporty ride.
What’s your opinion on that?

]]> By: Bancho http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4778 Bancho Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:41:12 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4778 This really is a nice find. I'm excited to start reading some reviews of the Forte once it goes on sale. It really is a great looking car. I just hoe the fit/finish/ride/handling do justice to the pics I've seen so far. This really is a nice find. I’m excited to start reading some reviews of the Forte once it goes on sale. It really is a great looking car. I just hoe the fit/finish/ride/handling do justice to the pics I’ve seen so far.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4777 JoshyLofty Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:35:25 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4777 ya know, it REALLY does hold a lot of the concept's character & shape - i'm really happy about that. still praying for a NAV, tho... ya know, it REALLY does hold a lot of the concept’s character & shape – i’m really happy about that. still praying for a NAV, tho…

]]> By: K-Sport (Boris) http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/comment-page-1/#comment-4774 K-Sport (Boris) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:04:09 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/25/watch-the-new-kia-soul-and-forte-on-the-move/#comment-4774 Wonder where they were headed. The soul looks really great in white cuz of the black accents. Really a great happy co-incidence that the soul and forte were driving on the same road as this person who filmed it. Wonder where they were headed. The soul looks really great in white cuz of the black accents. Really a great happy
co-incidence that the soul and forte were driving on the same road as this person who filmed it.

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