no thanks!!!

if you still want a kia then wait for the european designed and built ones.

April 6, 2007 @ 5:18 pm

They are getting better at this game for sure compare to P1 but still yet to match the Japs, give another year or so, then watch out ppl! Remember that the japs use to produce cheap and nasty cars before they are where they are today. Cheers!
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Oh, FGS, P2 is half as old as Proton, look at what happens to them when they can give better QC car to desperados like us Msians.

It’s nt abt the years, you’re like saying all car manufacturers begin their business by using trees and hammer to build their cars. If you dun hv passion for making cars, make it for the sake of making it, you’ll be crappy no matter how old you are.

disadvantage of this ‘advanced’ setting makes it feel ‘heavy’ at low .

this type of setting need a slightly more rev before moving off, for a solid take off, …cost a bit of clutch anyway,

GOLD. That’s what made me swear not buying any new cars in Malaysia if my budget is under RM400k. Well, seems i’ll be sticking with 2nd buys for quite some time.

Just to proof my statement, my CEO recently bought a 2005 BMW 7 series, 1 year old, how much he saved? RM400,000+

Those who buy such cars new, had tresspassed the boundary of being a big spendour into being downright S-T-U-P-I-D

the price might be expensive for what it really worth, but might be worth it if the driving experience is akin to real european car.

Paul, Where are those Pretty CHicks as promised before?
Get them hire soon, Okay?

This car is actually built for low class people and the actual price is only RM30k so don’t expect too much on it. What still wanna to add AIRBAG? The final price will become RM90K … Noway.”

Hahaha, then 80% of Malaysians are low class people, I just realised that. We drive the overpriced Protong, overpriced Kia, overpriced Hyundai, overpriced Perodua, etc…..Thanks to NAP by BN G, we became low class. The actual price of this car is about US$17k overseas.

This car is actually built for low class people and the actual price is only RM30k so don’t expect too much on it. What still wanna to add AIRBAG? The final price will become RM90K … Noway.

looks can deceive. the plastics are not bad, its just the shade of gray that makes it look cheap.”

I agree with Paul, plastic is quite thick for this car, not like Protong filmsy filmsy brittle plastic.

Power is surprisingly good for a 1.4L engine but torque is so so for overtaking. My friend bought last time when Naza offered accessories (skirt, spoiler, fog lamp, 4 years warranty, tinted glass, etc) at $75k. I guess he gained a little since now the car is selling new at $80k.

Too bad no airbags at all. Braking is 1st class with 4 disc brakes, ABS and a big brake booster. Handling is easy, while cornering shows noticeable rolling due to higher platform. This car is quite, cant hear engine rumbling all time(like Protong) and very smooth on the highway.

Paintworks and interior looks fine to me. Plastic not really cheap looking (of course dont compare to Benz), can see/feel the thickness/quality under control. Think this car will not be Naza-ed so fast, because just launced in 2005 and targeted Europe market. Those that get Naza-ed will be cars that are near end of design life, e.g. Caren, Carnival, 206, Spectra, etc. Thanks to our NAP, we are driving this KIA RIO at Toyota Altis 1.8L price.

About the car: I think the car looks quite okay from outside. But from the inside… the plastic looks supercheap to me. Almost horrible.
To AB: No, I don’t prefer this Kia over Vios or City. I find all three not worth a buy. In other countries you can buy a used E-class in perfect condition for that money, it’s just not worth it…