Jetabout777 1st Gear July 7, 2008 Share July 7, 2008 I assume from your avatar that you own an Allion? I can understand from an owner's point of view that the feeling sucks big time! Judging from this design, Kia is bringing themselves down to China car manufacturer's design standards. There was a thread started recently about a China car manufacturer, Shuanghuan which manufactured an SUV with a similar exterior design to the previous BMW X5. They still dare to name it "CEO"! End up being sued by BMW. Toyota should follow suit! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear July 7, 2008 Share July 7, 2008 No wonder Professor Kialover76 alway said Toyota design so ugly and Kia design so nice and got conti feels.. Now it seems more like Japanese's feel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Yes, I own an Allion. Just find that the coearns are too eager to look like their conterparts, may it be the Japs or Conti. But one thing about the coreans is that their engines are also progressively improving along with their exterior designs... albeit the exterior designs being unique or not . I assume from your avatar that you own an Allion? I can understand from an owner's point of view that the feeling sucks big time! Judging from this design, Kia is bringing themselves down to China car manufacturer's design standards. There was a thread started recently about a China car manufacturer, Shuanghuan which manufactured an SUV with a similar exterior design to the previous BMW X5. They still dare to name it "CEO"! End up being sued by BMW. Toyota should follow suit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Who is Professor Kialover76 ? If he thinks Kia design is conti, then let him think that way . Allion was introduced and has been on the streets since 2007; and Forte wld be targeted to be released only in 2010...For Forte's design, guess most of the Kia fans would still say that Allion stole Forte design. No wonder Professor Kialover76 alway said Toyota design so ugly and Kia design so nice and got conti feels.. Now it seems more like Japanese's feel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 The grille resembles the new Magentis or Lotze Innovation? hmmmm... the grille looks like Allion. Yes, it will be officially launch in Korea in 2009. Notice the grille resembles the new Magentis or Lotze Innovation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahyoo2002 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 eh i thought TS is CarLover76 leh i'm disappointed.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Wow, did you estimate that Kia Forte will be launching in 2010, guess that is your decision as Kia will be launching Forte by 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 bro, saw the thread title... thot TS mentioned 2010 in his thread title... then you should start this thread instead. And are you sure it will not be delayed till 2010 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 No lah, they will be launching by early 2009 and import into USA market by mid 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 actually I was waiting for the forte, at least can make my decision between the Premio, Allion and Forte... cos I read so much abt the upcoming forte. But I clouldn't wait for the Forte. Read once that it was delayed for 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Thought you are driving a Allion now? Then what car you driving now? Not sure about you but I do not have much confidence in Toyota with too much of their parts outsource to China like their engine parts as many have complain about the roughness of their latest engine compared to old Toyota engines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawn88 2nd Gear July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 yup, driving an Allion now. What I mean to say was there was much hype about the Forte when I was wanting to get either the Premio or the Allion last year. But having read about the Forte, I thought maybe could wait... to see if more details could be released. But understand that Forte would be delayed until sometimes later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Oh I see, guess you make a right choice on Allion instead of the Super Cust cost (Axio). The Axio interior was kind of worst than the G9 Corolla. Hopefully there will no further delay and Kia will launch the Forte by early 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Check out first image of Kia Forte Interior : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 Aiyo when i saw the car... i was still thinking, if got money maybe can consider. Now i see the interior... its a total turn off for me leh. Worse than my old rio.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlover76 Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 More photos of the Kia Forte : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyeow Clutched July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 nice Another alternative to consider... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmaniac Neutral Newbie July 8, 2008 Share July 8, 2008 I'd rather see a poorly designed car than to see a blatant rip-off of the Civic front and BMW-like rearlights ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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