Sonata? This KDM even more shaper! (2024)

NEW YORK, USA (AVING) -- The next generation Kia Optima (also known as 'Magentis' in some markets) will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show, which opens on Friday 2 April 2010.A fresh design from the ground up, Kia's latest generation of its popular mid-size sedan is completely transformed and embodies a bold, athletic and sporty visual energy.Longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model, the new Optima features a significantly longer wheelbase and will offer more space for people and cargo.The next generation Optima will go on sale at Kia dealerships in the USA and in non-European markets from Fall 2010, while sales in Europe will begin in Spring 2011.

This car will give accord & camry a run for a real value for money:top:

http://www.fastmotoring.com/index.php/tag/hyundai-sonata-2010/

http://www.fastmotoring.com/index.php/2010/07/hyundai-sonata-2010-malaysia-review/#more-2776

The Koreans are picking up their design queue pretty well from the Europeans. I never like Korean designs and they were all a joke of ill result of badly pirated copied product.

I do see a change in it starting from the Forte and now the Sonata. Saw one of their new MPV lately.. not bad if u ask me. :top:

Engine dunno la..

fabianyee;546310 said:

..... The 2.0L engine for the Forte has 156hp, similar to the Lancer GT...

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Wah! My 2007 E90 N46B20 onLY produces 150hp.. all those double VANOS la, Valtronics la, can buang tong sampah liao!

astroboy;546331 said:

Wah! My 2007 E90 N46B20 onLY produces 150hp.. all those double VANOS la, Valtronics la, can buang tong sampah liao!

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If you want to buang yr E90 in tong sampah let me know ya!:listen:
Next time use Juliana Banos more powderful

nikazwaa;546277 said:

I was at the launch. Heck, for that price, it gives the Camry a run for it's money.

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Did you manage to test drive? Me waiting for the SA to call once test drive unit available

astroboy;546304 said:

The Koreans are picking up their design queue pretty well from the Europeans. I never like Korean designs and they were all a joke of ill result of badly pirated copied product.

I do see a change in it starting from the Forte and now the Sonata. Saw one of their new MPV lately.. not bad if u ask me. :top:

Engine dunno la..

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Yaa thats why Forte is selling like hot cake now. Every time u see Persona then u can sure see Forte.

Even their Rondo is not bad ...

so whats happening to proton ? design still from the eighties ? or borrowed ones....

like this, proton models will always behind.. wonder why ?

puss*;546737 said:

so whats happening to proton ? design still from the eighties ? or borrowed ones....

like this, proton models will always behind.. wonder why ?

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The latest Lancer is the Waja BLM which to be launch on next quarter..

E28driver;548028 said:

BTW, its Hyundai that makes the Sonata, not Kia.

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hahaha I think most confuse on Korean manufacturing. Went to Hyundai showroom last week & quite impress wt the new Hyundai Sonata. Waiting for test drive unit mmmm

initialM;548075 said:

hahaha I think most confuse on Korean manufacturing. Went to Hyundai showroom last week & quite impress wt the new Hyundai Sonata. Waiting for test drive unit mmmm

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Test the Forte 2.0 la. Can makan E90 320i and challenge Lancer GT.. :top:

puss*;546737 said:

so whats happening to proton ? design still from the eighties ? or borrowed ones....

like this, proton models will always behind.. wonder why ?

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proton is currently run by a bunch of overpaid snobs who know nuts about automobile essence and international marketing.

mizhan;548106 said:

proton is currently run by a bunch of overpaid snobs who know nuts about automobile essence and international marketing.

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that sounds like a good company to work for; i don't know much about automobile and international marketing so should qualify for a high paying position there!