Comments on: Kia’s revolution continues with bold new Sportage http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:33:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494688 Jason Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:07:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494688 Wah.....book first, need no to see the car and be the first to drive the car during launching day....^_^ Wah…..book first, need no to see the car and be the first to drive the car during launching day….^_^

]]> By: edmundser http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494522 edmundser Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:55:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494522 Yes... saw it in Korea last month ... side view damn nice... with the 18inch rim.. WOW.... white color... I would say sportage more suitable for man driver... ! tucson for lady... cheers.. Yes… saw it in Korea last month … side view damn nice… with the 18inch rim..
WOW…. white color…

I would say sportage more suitable for man driver… !
tucson for lady…

cheers..

]]> By: pigsy http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494472 pigsy Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:10:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494472 naza wins.. u lose.. :) naza wins.. u lose.. :)

]]> By: _xXx_ http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494418 _xXx_ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:28:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494418 time to kiss gd bye to the bloodily overpriced tucson time to kiss gd bye to the bloodily overpriced tucson

]]> By: _xXx_ http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494416 _xXx_ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:26:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494416 CRV depan mcm kepala dolphin CRV depan mcm kepala dolphin

]]> By: supersona http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-494407 supersona Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:04:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-494407 noobies question: does it have the same specs as Tucson? noobies question: does it have the same specs as Tucson?

]]> By: Jie http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-319660 Jie Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:31:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-319660 Agree. Agree.

]]> By: maa http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306658 maa Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:39:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306658 really good fight with crv facelift in near future.. really good fight with crv facelift in near future..

]]> By: arian http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306604 arian Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:56:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306604 Nice look...even better than CRV & Roush~~good! Nice look…even better than CRV & Roush~~good!

]]> By: dewasemut http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306381 dewasemut Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:14:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306381 will buy one if i have the budget... !!! Oh Naza... please have mercy on the pricetag!!! will buy one if i have the budget… !!! Oh Naza… please have mercy on the pricetag!!!

]]> By: nyan46 http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306299 nyan46 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:12:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306299 wahh..briliant Naza to partnership with Kia wahh..briliant Naza to partnership with Kia

]]> By: Uncle http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306192 Uncle Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:50:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306192 When I relfect back at the First Gen Kia Sportage during my school days... And looking at this, they have really come a long way...great car.. Thumbs up to Kia! "People who really want to be successful will be successful no matter what" (hidden msg inside) When I relfect back at the First Gen Kia Sportage during my school days…

And looking at this, they have really come a long way…great car..

Thumbs up to Kia!

"People who really want to be successful will be successful no matter what" (hidden msg inside)

]]> By: go http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306128 go Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:11:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306128 very clean looking. generally fine looking, not love it/hate it design, audi-ish design. if marketing ir proper, this model will hit homerun. very clean looking.

generally fine looking, not love it/hate it design, audi-ish design.

if marketing ir proper, this model will hit homerun.

]]> By: ktas09 http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306091 ktas09 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:23:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306091 KIA and Hyundai is slowly improve in automotive sector. They will succeed once after sales is improved. E.g...Hyundai Genesis engine is rated better than Lexus LS in JD survey. GO Korea. KIA and Hyundai is slowly improve in automotive sector. They will succeed once after sales is improved. E.g…Hyundai Genesis engine is rated better than Lexus LS in JD survey. GO Korea.

]]> By: Mad Cat http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-306024 Mad Cat Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:45:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-306024 Toyota and Honda took about 15 years to become a mainstream brand. Even in the early 80s Japanese products were looked down upon. Kia products have reached global levels of quality only around 2006/7 so give them a break. They are very fast paced that's for sure so it's only a matter of time before their SSI and CSI scores rise once they put their minds to it. Toyota and Honda took about 15 years to become a mainstream brand. Even in the early 80s Japanese products were looked down upon. Kia products have reached global levels of quality only around 2006/7 so give them a break. They are very fast paced that's for sure so it's only a matter of time before their SSI and CSI scores rise once they put their minds to it.

]]> By: Gadssen http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305981 Gadssen Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:10:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305981 nice work, every new car of kia gives me a "wow"~ nice work, every new car of kia gives me a "wow"~

]]> By: MK http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305972 MK Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:31:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305972 Beautiful car. Hands down the better designed car compared to the T&H offering. business is business, no matter how said, March 4, 2010 @ 10:47 pm akupunya said, March 4, 2010 @ 9:02 am I agree with you. It will take a few more years, but if the Korean follow this trajectory, their perceived brand image will be on the same level as the japs. NAZA and Sime should really step up the plate and give customers better after sales service. You are in the car business for the long run, invest a little and build loyal following. Follow the UMWT formula. Beautiful car. Hands down the better designed car compared to the T&H offering.

business is business, no matter how said,

March 4, 2010 @ 10:47 pm

akupunya said,

March 4, 2010 @ 9:02 am

I agree with you. It will take a few more years, but if the Korean follow this trajectory, their perceived brand image will be on the same level as the japs. NAZA and Sime should really step up the plate and give customers better after sales service. You are in the car business for the long run, invest a little and build loyal following. Follow the UMWT formula.

]]> By: yippi33 http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305956 yippi33 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:30:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305956 quite a messy design to me.. i prefer a more minimalism approach rather than trying it too hard..less is more...take a look at Audi or VW for instance.. quite a messy design to me.. i prefer a more minimalism approach rather than trying it too hard..less is more…take a look at Audi or VW for instance..

]]> By: asgard http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305954 asgard Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:17:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305954 the reason people compare this to honda crv because honda crv losing its wow and desire factor,its not as desirable as they used to,while the kia cars getting better and desirable the reason people compare this to honda crv because honda crv losing its wow and desire factor,its not as desirable as they used to,while the kia cars getting better and desirable

]]> By: Mazda 3 MPS + ANTI P http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305943 Mazda 3 MPS + ANTI P Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:02:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305943 nice....but honda crv lookalike nice….but honda crv lookalike

]]> By: business is business http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305918 business is business Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:47:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305918 akupunya said, March 4, 2010 @ 9:02 am good looking and look big. but Korean car…emmm ================================= What's wrong with Korean car now? korean brand is rising star now.. it's a fact, and its just nature of business. who play the better game who wins, if u got heart got right strategy, sure u gonna make progress, if no heart no strategy (eg.g Proton) sure stay there .. one couldn't always win all the way rite? Seeing now Toyota is having big problems with theirs 8 millions car recall issue, due to over chasing on to be the title world's No.1 We could expect in very near future, many of our 90' or 00' born youngster first car could be the Korean brand, (not the usual Vios,City or Civic now) or second car perhaps (due the the govt policy, the cheapest still the local made, oh come on..not Myvi again....) akupunya said,

March 4, 2010 @ 9:02 am

good looking and look big.

but Korean car…emmm

=================================

What's wrong with Korean car now? korean brand is rising star now.. it's a fact, and its just nature of business. who play the better game who wins, if u got heart got right strategy, sure u gonna make progress, if no heart no strategy (eg.g Proton) sure stay there

.. one couldn't always win all the way rite? Seeing now Toyota is having big problems with theirs 8 millions car recall issue, due to over chasing on to be the title world's No.1

We could expect in very near future, many of our 90' or 00' born youngster first car could be the Korean brand, (not the usual Vios,City or Civic now) or second car perhaps (due the the govt policy, the cheapest still the local made, oh come on..not Myvi again….)

]]> By: munky http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305887 munky Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:23:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305887 id really like to see them bring in the Kia Soul to malaysia id really like to see them bring in the Kia Soul to malaysia

]]> By: dp http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305851 dp Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:21:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305851 wow.... wonder how it will drive like... looks really nice...... the rear has the Q-series look...like a q5........koreans, i salute u wow…. wonder how it will drive like… looks really nice…… the rear has the Q-series look…like a q5……..koreans, i salute u

]]> By: zhen http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305849 zhen Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:17:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305849 its ugly, the interior is boring and to much plastic used, engine is so weak and why is everyone comparing this car to cars that came out ages ago like the CRV or xtrail UNFAIR COMPARISON its ugly, the interior is boring and to much plastic used, engine is so weak and why is everyone comparing this car to cars that came out ages ago like the CRV or xtrail UNFAIR COMPARISON

]]> By: umno juara tipu raky http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305841 umno juara tipu raky Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:57:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305841 the ugly honda crv killer!...nice job kia! the ugly honda crv killer!…nice job kia!

]]> By: xtend2damax http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305753 xtend2damax Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:42:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305753 fcking beautiful! Honda CRV, Nissan Xtrail, Toyota Rav4 must be shitting in their pants right about now! ;) fcking beautiful! Honda CRV, Nissan Xtrail, Toyota Rav4 must be shitting in their pants right about now! ;)

]]> By: Hisham http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305748 Hisham Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:37:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305748 Here in Malaysia, we try to implement in our head that our people can design a beautiful & function car. THAT IS OUR MISTAKE. What we need to do learn from japanese and now korean, they employ this white guy that have creativity as the head of their depart, of course they need to spend a lot of money to pay his salary but you get the best. Then the korean learn while working under him and after his finish his service, there will be a group of korean people that really know the trick & trade in that department. With us everything is BOLEH without knowing to do it properly. It seem that it is not practical by sending the proton employee to work together with other manufacture. For sure they will not reveal all the secret who to built a better car. The proton need to change the tactic. Here in Malaysia, we try to implement in our head that our people can design a beautiful & function car. THAT IS OUR MISTAKE.

What we need to do learn from japanese and now korean, they employ this white guy that have creativity as the head of their depart, of course they need to spend a lot of money to pay his salary but you get the best. Then the korean learn while working under him and after his finish his service, there will be a group of korean people that really know the trick & trade in that department.

With us everything is BOLEH without knowing to do it properly. It seem that it is not practical by sending the proton employee to work together with other manufacture. For sure they will not reveal all the secret who to built a better car.

The proton need to change the tactic.

]]> By: theanswer http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305744 theanswer Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:22:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305744 but the short rear hang(or maybe front) contribute to more degrees of climbing or descending slopes. msian must give kia/hyundai a chance..stop thinking that jap brand is evrything! but the short rear hang(or maybe front) contribute to more degrees of climbing or descending slopes. msian must give kia/hyundai a chance..stop thinking that jap brand is evrything!

]]> By: Fazli http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305735 Fazli Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:18:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305735 120k must be the 2.0 engine. how about the 1.6?hmmmm 120k must be the 2.0 engine. how about the 1.6?hmmmm

]]> By: manboi http://paultan.org/2010/03/04/kias-revolution-continues-with-bold-new-sportage/#comment-305712 manboi Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:53:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=23218#comment-305712 Guys, I just spoke with the KIA salesman and said pricing will be circa 120k. That's impressive for nice design suv. Kia brand is improving a lot. The only dissapointment is their Service Centre. and note the short overhangs. I drive sorento and short overhangs contributed to the bouncy ride (and also ladder frame. Unless they pair it with good suspension system this should be fun to drive! Guys,

I just spoke with the KIA salesman and said pricing will be circa 120k. That's impressive for nice design suv. Kia brand is improving a lot. The only dissapointment is their Service Centre. and note the short overhangs. I drive sorento and short overhangs contributed to the bouncy ride (and also ladder frame. Unless they pair it with good suspension system this should be fun to drive!

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