Comments on: 2010 US-spec Kia Forte to replace Spectra sedan http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/ 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: Bill http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-11848 Bill Wed, 13 May 2009 20:51:38 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-11848 Looks like the Civic?? I don't think it looks like the Civic at all. I am a 2002 Mazda Protege ES owner and I think this car looks great! No copycat. The front and rear look well styled. Sometimes it's one or the other. I love the front of my Protege, but the rear, not so much. The interior is gorgeous. All the shades blend very well, the mix of buttons and dials looks right and the fit looks very good from these pictures. I am so jealous. Kia has done a superb job on this car imo. I am looking at either 2010 Sorrento or Hyundai Sante Fe though :-) Looks like the Civic?? I don’t think it looks like the Civic at all. I am a 2002 Mazda Protege ES owner and I think this car looks great! No copycat. The front and rear look well styled. Sometimes it’s one or the other. I love the front of my Protege, but the rear, not so much. The interior is gorgeous. All the shades blend very well, the mix of buttons and dials looks right and the fit looks very good from these pictures. I am so jealous. Kia has done a superb job on this car imo. I am looking at either 2010 Sorrento or Hyundai Sante Fe though :-)

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-11346 Greg Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:28:46 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-11346 Wow CaptIdiot, offending a world renowned designer, just because a car has similar lines. How rude. Wow CaptIdiot, offending a world renowned designer, just because a car has similar lines. How rude.

]]> By: CaptObvious http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-11344 CaptObvious Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:19:06 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-11344 It looks like a Civic... It looks like a Civic…

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9864 Greg Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:13:31 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9864 The HID headlights are not a Kia accessory. The HID headlights are not a Kia accessory.

]]> By: BBOZ http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9853 BBOZ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:31:39 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9853 Thanks Tony. Agree that $2K extra is steep just to get a 4 speed auto. Wouldn't it be nice to be have the car built to order. Probably not a good thing though, lots of accessories listed on the Internation KIA site, and one could be tempted to go seriously overboard (2.4 lt, 5-speed auto, smart key, sunroof/leather etc etc). On the subject of sunroof/leather, have been advised by local (VIC) dealer that no factory roof/lthr available until mid-year. All orders for this option are being fitted after-market until then. Was quoted $3K for factory roof/lthr, though I reckon it might be more like $2-2.5K unless cows are much more expensive in Korea. Dealer unable to give any details of accessories. Too soon apparently. Would like to see any body kit stuff. Thanks Tony.
Agree that $2K extra is steep just to get a 4 speed auto.
Wouldn’t it be nice to be have the car built to order.
Probably not a good thing though, lots of accessories listed on the Internation KIA site, and one could be tempted to go seriously overboard (2.4 lt, 5-speed auto, smart key, sunroof/leather etc etc).
On the subject of sunroof/leather, have been advised by local (VIC) dealer that no factory roof/lthr available until mid-year.
All orders for this option are being fitted after-market until then.
Was quoted $3K for factory roof/lthr, though I reckon it might be more like $2-2.5K unless cows are much more expensive in Korea.
Dealer unable to give any details of accessories. Too soon apparently. Would like to see any body kit stuff.

]]> By: Kid Icarus http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9844 Kid Icarus Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:17:21 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9844 HID and Xenon headlamps are NOT available from Kia in the US....period. Most of the new cars come with projector type headlamps now but that is not the same as HID or Xenon. HID and Xenon headlamps are NOT available from Kia in the US….period. Most of the new cars come with projector type headlamps now but that is not the same as HID or Xenon.

]]> By: Nick http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9843 Nick Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:12:38 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9843 Greg, I'd imagine that HID headlights are more than a "$200 accessory." Greg, I’d imagine that HID headlights are more than a “$200 accessory.”

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9842 Greg Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:51:23 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9842 Oh, BTW the 6 speed manual in the SX Forte has a very short "throw" to it. It is like the shifter in the Soul. Very easy to shift, although Edmunds didn't like the way the shifting felt. Oh, BTW the 6 speed manual in the SX Forte has a very short “throw” to it. It is like the shifter in the Soul. Very easy to shift, although Edmunds didn’t like the way the shifting felt.

]]> By: Greg http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9840 Greg Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:45:23 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9840 Sadly, no Kia currently sold in the US offers HID Headlights or Xenons. Not True. HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights are available as an accessory from most dealerships. Everyone in our family that owns a Kia bought the $200 accessory. Sadly, no Kia currently sold in the US offers HID Headlights or Xenons.

Not True. HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights are available as an accessory from most dealerships. Everyone in our family that owns a Kia bought the $200 accessory.

]]> By: Tony http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9835 Tony Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:10:06 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9835 BBOZ I just got a phone call from a local dealer who has a manual SLi ready for test drive. Unfortunately there are only 4 dealers in Sydney and all are quite not central to anyone. I like the looks of the standard SLi no added spoilers or crap. IMO $2k for a 4 spd auto which makes it $24,990 is not value to me. For a 5 or 6 spd... maybe. BBOZ

I just got a phone call from a local dealer who has a manual SLi ready for test drive. Unfortunately there are only 4 dealers in Sydney and all are quite not central to anyone.

I like the looks of the standard SLi no added spoilers or crap. IMO $2k for a 4 spd auto which makes it $24,990 is not value to me. For a 5 or 6 spd… maybe.

]]> By: BBOZ http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9834 BBOZ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:55:02 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9834 Anyone have any SX spolier pics? Am thinking of ordering SLI version here in OZ, but can't seem to get my hands on any accessories details. PS. Would love to get 2.4 litre/5 speed auto combo, but OZ SLI seems limited to 2.0/4 speed auto. Bummer. Anyone have any SX spolier pics? Am thinking of ordering SLI version here in OZ, but can’t seem to get my hands on any accessories details.

PS. Would love to get 2.4 litre/5 speed auto combo, but OZ SLI seems limited to 2.0/4 speed auto. Bummer.

]]> By: Tony http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9833 Tony Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:26:11 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9833 over here the car is very very reasonably priced for the same money you can buy a basic Suzuki Swift or a Honda Fit/Jazz or a Toyota Yaris the top of the line Forte is the same price as a basic model Honda Civic you would be nuts to buy anything else IF the car drives as well - the fact it has a 5 yr warranty vs. a std. 3 yr warranty is icing on the cake over here the car is very very reasonably priced

for the same money you can buy a basic Suzuki Swift or a Honda Fit/Jazz or a Toyota Yaris

the top of the line Forte is the same price as a basic model Honda Civic

you would be nuts to buy anything else IF the car drives as well – the fact it has a 5 yr warranty vs. a std. 3 yr warranty is icing on the cake

]]> By: darnell89 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-2/#comment-9832 darnell89 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:42:39 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9832 I'm goin' 2 so fall in love with this car when it hits the dealer ships. lol I would love to work for Kia so I can take one home anytime I want. lol I’m goin’ 2 so fall in love with this car when it hits the dealer ships. lol I would love to work for Kia so I can take one home anytime I want. lol

]]> By: Tony http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-1/#comment-9830 Tony Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:07:49 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9830 as far as i know, the Forte for the Korean market is 1.6 litres only so I just might do 33 mpg combined... However you can keep it because the 2.0 litre one only does a 9.5 sec 0-100 so you can imagine how slow the 1.6 is! as far as i know, the Forte for the Korean market is 1.6 litres only so I just might do 33 mpg combined…

However you can keep it because the 2.0 litre one only does a 9.5 sec 0-100 so you can imagine how slow the 1.6 is!

]]> By: Truth http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/comment-page-1/#comment-9818 Truth Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:27:04 +0000 http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2009/02/11/2010-us-spec-kia-forte-to-replace-spectra-sedan/#comment-9818 Sadly, no Kia currently sold in the US offers HID Headlights or Xenons. Sadly, no Kia currently sold in the US offers HID Headlights or Xenons.

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