Forte EX and SX , what the diff ?

In term of pricing, it abt 5k diff. I am juz wondering if its worth to get SX version

You may wanna do a search... this was explained many times liow.

But IMHO opinion... best way is to speak to the SE.

joepele wrote:You may wanna do a search... this was explained many times liow.

But IMHO opinion... best way is to speak to the SE.

it a job of a SE to let u know wat is the difffernce or else is too easy for him to earn the commission

mai tu liao just get the SX

tweakmax2 wrote:In term of pricing, it abt 5k diff. I am juz wondering if its worth to get SX version

You can get an answer here or in google by doing some re-search. Basically you either save 5K or do aftermake to become your own SX model.

tweakmax2 wrote:In term of pricing, it abt 5k diff. I am juz wondering if its worth to get SX version

It's a Twin with different characters.

one shoes bigger than the other.

one has bluetooth, one is toothless.

then there are finer performance difference too, quite a long list.

but seriously speaking the 5k is worth it.

Yes, pay that 5k....

SX... juz go for it.....

Juz@kid wrote:SX... juz go for it.....

Agreed! Never looked back since the first day I booked
I personally felt that it is the forte SX model that has successfully differentiate itself among the Kia products before koup arrival then.


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Here's the differences I compiled :

1.6 EX :
Dual Airbag, ABS, Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum Brakes, Fog Lamp, Hydraulic Driven Power Steering, Factory Audio w Steering Remote & Ipod Connectivity, Auto Light Control, Active Headrest & Impact Sensing Door Unlock. 4 X 15" Alloy Rims with Tires. Safety Tire as spare. Manual Aircon (installed locally).

1.6 SX :
Dual Airbag, ESP (ABS, TCS & EBD ie. ABS with Traction Control & Electronic Brake-force Distribution System), 4 Disc Brakes, Fog Lamp, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) with Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment, Factory Fitted Audio w Steering Remote together with 6 Disc Changer & Ipod Connectivity, Auto Light Control, Active Headrest & Impact Sensing Door Unlock, 5 X 17" Alloy Rims, Keyless Entry, Supervision Meter Cluster, Rear Parking Assist System, Full Auto Aircon, Leather Wrapped Knob & Steering Wheel. Chrome Foot Pedals Add-On, Chrome door Handles, Chrome Boot Lid, Electric chromic mirror (ECM). Red Illuminated Keyhole, Red Illuminated Centre Display Dial, Bluetooth Hands Free Kit, Keyless Entry with Remote Boot Release.

I feel it's definitely worth the $5K difference.

Trust me the 4 disc brake comes it real useful. Rear drum brake can't handle some of the stress. It saved me from accident already never in my life I have braked so hard in my decade worth of driving

What is the current price of SX as of 09/Nov/09??? Any 1 got idea?

who know EX can do conversion of drum brake not?

Forte2010 wrote:who know EX can do conversion of drum brake not?

Have $$$ sure can one.

joepele wrote:

Forte2010 wrote:who know EX can do conversion of drum brake not?

Have $$$ sure can one.

bro by the time u convert. ur ex more exp then ur SX liao lolx

not worth buying EX now. SX FTW!!

lawrenceke wrote:not worth buying EX now. SX FTW!!

+1+1

+2 +2 +2

lawrenceke wrote:+2 +2 +2

+3+3+3 u finally got the hybrid tail lamp hehe how much u pay?

price = nerf bodykit

lawrenceke wrote:price = nerf bodykit

how much la ask u how much u nerf BK how i know which BK u refer to? if u pay 3k for 2 tail light ur and idiot lolx

lolxx.. 3K ..siao ahhh.. 3K can buy lots of poisons.. can change ICE, dual exhausts, add turbo also can..

lawrenceke wrote:lolxx.. 3K ..siao ahhh.. 3K can buy lots of poisons.. can change ICE, dual exhausts, add turbo also can..

long time neber come in, finally get to use ur hybrid tail lamps.... haha, tat's 1/5 of the 3K!

yeah! UFO no stocks.. but i never regret getting the hybrid.. damn bright.. all cars behind me siam me at least 1/2 car length.. makes my ride safer..

sometimes, when driving expressway lane 1 at 130km/h also got idiot tailgate me.. now with super HID tail lights.. no one comes near me.. lolxx

lawrenceke wrote:yeah! UFO no stocks.. but i never regret getting the hybrid.. damn bright.. all cars behind me siam me at least 1/2 car length.. makes my ride safer..

sometimes, when driving expressway lane 1 at 130km/h also got idiot tailgate me.. now with super HID tail lights.. no one comes near me.. lolxx

i will lolx

kysoong wrote:

lawrenceke wrote:lolxx.. 3K ..siao ahhh.. 3K can buy lots of poisons.. can change ICE, dual exhausts, add turbo also can..

long time neber come in, finally get to use ur hybrid tail lamps.... haha, tat's 1/5 of the 3K!

TC ur car? 3k not enough loh lolx

Divine wrote:

lawrenceke wrote:yeah! UFO no stocks.. but i never regret getting the hybrid.. damn bright.. all cars behind me siam me at least 1/2 car length.. makes my ride safer..

sometimes, when driving expressway lane 1 at 130km/h also got idiot tailgate me.. now with super HID tail lights.. no one comes near me.. lolxx

i will lolx

come lo.. i welcome u..

Divine wrote:TC ur car? 3k not enough loh lolx

3k pounds enough? lolxx

Back to the topic, I'm deciding between the 1.6 EX and SX. My wife says simple simple can liao, so wants to save the $5k and get the EX.

I did some simple checking and found that the differences between EX and SX are:

1. Airbag (EX-1, SX-2)
2. Traction Control (EX-N, SX-Y)
3. Sports Rims (EX-15", SX-17")
4. Reverse Sensors (EX-N, SX-Y)
5. Auto Climate Control Aircon (EX-N, SX-Y)
6. Chrome Door Handles (EX-N, SX-Y)

Items like Reverse Sensors are usually given as freebies anyway and stuff like Traction Control, Climate Control Aircon and Chrome Door Handles are just frills that we can easily live without. How often do we engage traction control anyway?

In fact, I was told the 17" Sports Rims will affect the car's pick-up speed, though I don't know how true that is...

IMHO, the differences aren't that great and not worth the $5k difference unless you want the extra airbag.

Any bros out there with a similar or different view? Anything I missed out there?

airbag - extra protection
traction - extra protection
sports rim - nicer looking...better cornering/stability at higher speeds

reverse sensors - important!
auto climate - frill
chrome - frill
red light for centre cluster + trip computer = frill...but i think trip computer is pretty impt

btw.... noob question.. SX and EX, what do they mean?

Pay the $5K. You won't regret after that like what many bros have mentioned. Just the 4 disc brake and additional airbag alone, I already feel that it is worth the money. You will realise that $5K is peanut to additional safety when you really need it.

Is this the first time you own a car? How long you want to keep your car? I suggest that you get SX if you are intending to keep for at least 5 years. This is because your lust for better features (keyless access, 4 disc brake, Keyless Entry with Remote Boot Release, rear parking assist, etc) that your car does not come with will definitely come after you have owned a car.

If you really want simple simple, I suggest you don't go for Forte EX. Go for other car make.

If I recall correctly, the difference between the OMV of the SX and EX is about $3k. So basically, you pay $2k more for the added features

thinkforte wrote:Back to the topic, I'm deciding between the 1.6 EX and SX. My wife says simple simple can liao, so wants to save the $5k and get the EX.

I did some simple checking and found that the differences between EX and SX are:

1. Airbag (EX-1, SX-2)
2. Traction Control (EX-N, SX-Y)
3. Sports Rims (EX-15", SX-17")
4. Reverse Sensors (EX-N, SX-Y)
5. Auto Climate Control Aircon (EX-N, SX-Y)
6. Chrome Door Handles (EX-N, SX-Y)

Items like Reverse Sensors are usually given as freebies anyway and stuff like Traction Control, Climate Control Aircon and Chrome Door Handles are just frills that we can easily live without. How often do we engage traction control anyway?

In fact, I was told the 17" Sports Rims will affect the car's pick-up speed, though I don't know how true that is...

IMHO, the differences aren't that great and not worth the $5k difference unless you want the extra airbag.

Any bros out there with a similar or different view? Anything I missed out there?

airbags and traction control cannot be considered to be frills. what is 5k compared to you and your wife life?

Hi all,

Was considering between EX and SX but eventually got the SX as the OMV difference is 3k which translate into about an extra 6852 after tax and since the difference is 5k in selling price i think is worth it.

To add on to thinkforte's list:

1. Airbag (EX-1, SX-2)
2. Traction Control (EX-N, SX-Y)
3. Sports Rims (EX-15", SX-17")
4. Reverse Sensors (EX-N, SX-Y)
5. Auto Climate Control Aircon (EX-N, SX-Y)
6. Chrome Door Handles (EX-N, SX-Y)
7. Disc brake (EX-2, SX-4)
8. Electrochromic mirror (EX-N, SX-Y)
9. Leather Seat (EX-N, SX-Y)
10. Keyless entry and button start (EX-N, SX-Y)
11. Chrome pedals (EX-N, SX-Y)
12. Leather wrapped gear knob (EX-N, SX-Y)

looking @ the list that wkhhjh compiled, its really worth the extra 5k... Go for SX man!!!

Join the SX club...Its worth every penny you paid for...hehehe!

True. When i was at the showroom, i saw the SX. then went to the carpark to see the EX (SE brought me up cause i ask to see sample). LoL. immediately walk down and decide SX.

The only thing i don't really like... is the 17 INCH RIMS!!! lolz. too big for me, and next time change tires $$$$$$

Side question... how do i change the height of my steering wheel?

There's a lever under the steering wheel. you have to unlock and then pull your SW towards you. Then remember to lock back the lever.

oh... and i thought there was a switch somewhere near the push-start area. lolz. thanks!

EX and SX, the engine is the same?

JuanST wrote:btw.... noob question.. SX and EX, what do they mean?

yea, what exactly does "EX" and "SX" mean? abbreviations of what?

kezman wrote:Join the SX club...Its worth every penny you paid for...hehehe!

Wah from last time koup vs forte now want to ex vs sx la lolx

The engine is the same for EX and SX.
In US, there is also LX trim.

EX's FC is better than SX ?

treysha wrote:

JuanST wrote:btw.... noob question.. SX and EX, what do they mean?

yea, what exactly does "EX" and "SX" mean? abbreviations of what?

Think is a marketing technique, subliminal messages, so what word do you think it really is trying to show you?

liplip wrote:

treysha wrote:

JuanST wrote:btw.... noob question.. SX and EX, what do they mean?

yea, what exactly does "EX" and "SX" mean? abbreviations of what?

Think is a marketing technique, subliminal messages, so what word do you think it really is trying to show you?

EX = exclusive
SX = sexy clusive

kapitan wrote:

liplip wrote:

treysha wrote:

JuanST wrote:btw.... noob question.. SX and EX, what do they mean?

yea, what exactly does "EX" and "SX" mean? abbreviations of what?

Think is a marketing technique, subliminal messages, so what word do you think it really is trying to show you?

EX = exclusive
SX = sexy clusive

EXpensive
Super eXpensive......

From what I read so far, the trim (EX or SX) does seem to affect the FC. I don't suppose it's the weight since they aren't really that different, but maybe the 17" sports rim perhaps?

Any bros want to clarify this?