Comments on: CNN feature: Kia’s steady climb in sales and image http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 27 May 2012 09:24:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Fred "theflo&qu http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-277117 Fred "theflo&qu Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:56:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-277117 Kia is not playing around and I have been a car fanatic since I was 4 years old. I have seen a lot of cars and companies and I am telling yall Toyota is number 1, Honda is 2 and soon in another 3 years Kia will be number 3 unless Hyundai holds them back. Just remember GM and Ford are moving plants and jobs OUT of the U.S. and Toyota, Honda, and now Kia are building plants here in the U.S. especially in the South where the labor is cheap and people are desperate for a job they won't make much fuss like up in the north Detroit and Illinoi and so on. Kia is not playing around and I have been a car fanatic since I was 4 years old. I have seen a lot

of cars and companies and I am telling yall Toyota is number 1, Honda is 2 and soon in another 3 years Kia will be number 3 unless Hyundai holds them back. Just remember GM and Ford are moving plants and jobs OUT of the U.S. and Toyota, Honda, and now Kia are building plants here in the U.S. especially in the South where the labor is cheap and people are desperate for a job they won't make much fuss like up in the north Detroit and Illinoi and so on.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: Mufasa http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276912 Mufasa Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276912 1Korea 1Korea

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: Hameed Koyakuti http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276716 Hameed Koyakuti Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:48:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276716 KIA is very aggresive in mktg eventhough their financial situation is so-so. At least efforts had been made to win the customer. Not like P1, win the G, squeeze the customer. Good marketing strategy. KIA is very aggresive in mktg eventhough their financial situation is so-so. At least efforts had been made to win the customer.

Not like P1, win the G, squeeze the customer. Good marketing strategy.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276218 mystvearn Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276218 Kia has quality in their cars, but those cars are for European market. Cee'd, Soul, are expansive cars. Kia has quality in their cars, but those cars are for European market. Cee'd, Soul, are expansive cars.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: 4G63tDSM http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276148 4G63tDSM Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:17:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276148 kimi_ said, November 23, 2009 @ 11:04 am The Kia Forte is good actually, but i doubt it will affect vios/city sales that much in Malaysia especially on its resale value and maintanence…. Otherwise, it will be good alternative to the mundane looking vios……. ---- I would think it would give the Vios and City a good run for the money. Both Selling at 85++K. The 1.6 Forte is a whopping 10grand less for what intents and purposes, a car positioned 1 class higher. I would think it would do well. If it doesn't you can blame Naza for poor marketing. kimi_ said,

November 23, 2009 @ 11:04 am

The Kia Forte is good actually, but i doubt it will affect vios/city sales that much in Malaysia especially on its resale value and maintanence….

Otherwise, it will be good alternative to the mundane looking vios…….

—-

I would think it would give the Vios and City a good run for the money. Both Selling at 85++K. The 1.6 Forte is a whopping 10grand less for what intents and purposes, a car positioned 1 class higher.

I would think it would do well. If it doesn't you can blame Naza for poor marketing.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: squawk http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276016 squawk Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276016 Forte 2.0 is in the same price range as new City & Vios right? Forte 2.0 is in the same price range as new City & Vios right?

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: 707 http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-276015 707 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-276015 Especially in singapore, public perception on kia and hyundai have changed. alot of avantes and fortes on the roads of singapore nowadays Especially in singapore, public perception on kia and hyundai have changed. alot of avantes and fortes on the roads of singapore nowadays

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: kimi_ http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275993 kimi_ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:04:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275993 The Kia Forte is good actually, but i doubt it will affect vios/city sales that much in Malaysia especially on its resale value and maintanence.... Otherwise, it will be good alternative to the mundane looking vios....... The Kia Forte is good actually, but i doubt it will affect vios/city sales that much in Malaysia especially on its resale value and maintanence….

Otherwise, it will be good alternative to the mundane looking vios…….

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: 4G63tDSM http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275982 4G63tDSM Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:36:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275982 I'm actually impressed with Naza getting CKD kits out so quickly as was the Forte and the Rondo before that. This Forte is no Spectra. I viewed the coupe 2 months back (as well as the Genesis coupe) but not had the time to drive it. Quite impressively done. That said, the fit and finish could be better and better hope Naza doesn't screw up a well designed design by putting some short sighted and lame cost saving measures that screw everything up (I'm refering to the Rondo's 2nd row seat design. I hope someone from Naza is reading this. I will not buy a Rondo until you fix the 2nd row seat) I'm actually impressed with Naza getting CKD kits out so quickly as was the Forte and the Rondo before that.

This Forte is no Spectra. I viewed the coupe 2 months back (as well as the Genesis coupe) but not had the time to drive it. Quite impressively done.

That said, the fit and finish could be better and better hope Naza doesn't screw up a well designed design by putting some short sighted and lame cost saving measures that screw everything up (I'm refering to the Rondo's 2nd row seat design. I hope someone from Naza is reading this. I will not buy a Rondo until you fix the 2nd row seat)

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: kodok http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275968 kodok Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:07:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275968 with the impending launch of forte on 25th...u bet kia sales will climbing even higher next year! with the impending launch of forte on 25th…u bet kia sales will climbing even higher next year!

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: Jimmy http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275949 Jimmy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275949 Kia need to improve durability and aftersale service. I hope Hyundai-Kia become one of the top 3 automaker like VW and Toyota. Toyota Corolla will become a cut-cost car in future, but people will still buy. It is like buying a solid reliable flat, that will not crash in earthquake in Malaysia, with a price of RM500, 000 rather than buying a reasonable semi-detached house with RM300, 000. Which one you prefer? Kia need to improve durability and aftersale service. I hope Hyundai-Kia become one of the top 3 automaker like VW and Toyota. Toyota Corolla will become a cut-cost car in future, but people will still buy. It is like buying a solid reliable flat, that will not crash in earthquake in Malaysia, with a price of RM500, 000 rather than buying a reasonable semi-detached house with RM300, 000. Which one you prefer?

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275913 mystvearn Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:15:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275913 Very steep curve for proton to climb. Very. In fact, with the Forte out, people will think twice buying a Honda City, or even buying a Perdana. If Kia does so good, then expect it to eat into Honda, and displace Proton as Malaysia's new fond choice. And add to the fact that Naza seems to get every KIA firsthand. Very steep curve for proton to climb. Very. In fact, with the Forte out, people will think twice buying a Honda City, or even buying a Perdana. If Kia does so good, then expect it to eat into Honda, and displace Proton as Malaysia's new fond choice. And add to the fact that Naza seems to get every KIA firsthand.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: t http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275895 t Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275895 not surprise. good products, good quality = wins not surprise.

good products, good quality = wins

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: haro http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275870 haro Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:07:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275870 kia forte next week!! kia intensified their marketing during recession period... kia forte next week!!

kia intensified their marketing during recession period…

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: haro http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275868 haro Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275868 they actuall intensified promo n marketing during recession time... 23 or 24 november....arrival of kia forte to msia!! they actuall intensified promo n marketing during recession time…

23 or 24 november….arrival of kia forte to msia!!

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: Russiaguy http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275835 Russiaguy Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:15:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275835 Wow, Kia! Wow, Kia!

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]> By: lo http://paultan.org/2009/11/22/cnn-feature-kias-steady-climb-in-sales-and-image/#comment-275833 lo Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:14:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=17666#comment-275833 i must say this is a very very good company with effort putting in making cars to become better and better. it is better in comfort and quality as well. dont use driveablity as the issue that proton is putting effort, proton is kinda slow. proton must be fast , really good systematic planning is a must. i must say this is a very very good company with effort putting in making cars to become better and better. it is better in comfort and quality as well. dont use driveablity as the issue that proton is putting effort, proton is kinda slow.

proton must be fast , really good systematic planning is a must.

Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
]]>