Koup’s hidden technologies

by Leo78 14th December 2009, 5:28 am

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by CeratoVRR 14th December 2009, 7:12 am

max wrote:Walk-in memory system & Bucket seats

To make the transformation from the four-door sedan to two-door sports coupe, Kia’s R&D team rehauled the overall look and design of the existing Forte (Cerato) and added numerous new technologies.

Over the course of a few weeks, I’ll be introducing some of the most interesting new technologies and development stories in regards to the new Forte (Cerato) Koup.

Today’s first posting is on the walk-in memory system and bucket seats. Since a coupe only has two doors, entry and egress of rear seat passengers can be cumbersome compared to four-door sedans.

Entry and egress is only possible by moving the front seat forward and then folding the backrest. It then takes several steps of manipulating various levers to return the front seat to its original position. This inconvenience has always been considered the price one inevitably had to pay to enjoy the sleek styling of a coupe.

The Forte (Cerato) Koup’s walk-in memory system however drastically reduces that hassle.

The system remembers the track location of the front seat to enable an easy, one-step return to the original position after it has been moved. The Forte (Cerato) Koup is the first application of the walk-in memory design among the Kia line-up.

The system eliminates the difficult and cumbersome process of adjusting the recliner and track levers to restore the front seat to its original location.

The new seat-track walk-in system is a technology patented in Korea and overseas. It enables the front seat to be restored to its original track location with a single push backwards. Interestingly, the folding angle of the front seat is 25% greater than in a regular sedan, freeing up more space for easy entry and egress of rear seat passengers.

While the walk-in memory system is a technology that makes it more comfortable for passengers to get in or out of the car, the sport bucket seat, designed especially for the Forte (Cerato) Koup, delivers comfort and convenience while passengers are in the car. Compared to seats in the Forte (Cerato) sedan, the Forte (Cerato) Koup bucket seat has a 32mm wider back bolster for the waist and torso, and a 25mm wider seat cushion bolster for the thighs. This secures the driver and passenger in their seats to prevent sliding during cornering, and helps them feel more connected with the vehicle.

The headrest casing that supports the head and neck was specialized, while the cover was extended to the back of the seat to radiate a more streamlined and sporty characteristic.

The striking red leather stitching found throughout the car’s interior highlights its sporty and dynamic personality, too.

As you can see, the R&D team at Kia gave a lot of thought and attention on how to improve the driving experience by coming up with these new technologies.

And, this is just the beginning! Keep your eyes peeled for more postings on the Forte (Cerato) Koup’s many multimedia, safety and convenience features. They’ll soon be coming your way.

From which website/article did u get this?

by NiVleK 14th December 2009, 7:26 am

This is an old article from the official KIA Blog.

http://kia-buzz.com/?p=1892

Suggest you respect the writer and quote the article.

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 8:46 am

I really think the walk-in memory system is ingenious... saves a lot of trouble...

oh and passengers at the back can get out themselves...

by redkoup 14th December 2009, 9:47 am

it dun seem to work lei.

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 10:00 am

redkoup wrote:it dun seem to work lei.

wat do u mean? its only on the passenger side, driver side dun have...

by b0yc0tt 14th December 2009, 10:09 am

best is got pushbutton to automate this process... Koup’s hidden technologies 332362

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 10:23 am

b0yc0tt wrote:best is got pushbutton to automate this process...

think too much already, not for this price at least... I know lexus have motorised seats...

by redkoup 14th December 2009, 10:31 am

Corgel wrote:
redkoup wrote:it dun seem to work lei.

wat do u mean? its only on the passenger side, driver side dun have...

onli the passenger side got the lever on the side backrest to flip the seat forward. i mean, after one has flipped the seat and push it back to the upright position, it doesn't go back to the previous position aka 'memory' position. still hv to readjust the seat rake and reach.

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 10:35 am

hmm... didn't realise that...

by **whitechoco** 14th December 2009, 10:38 am

hmm.. this is available in ours? how to know if it works ah..

by max 14th December 2009, 10:45 am

whitechoco wrote:hmm.. this is available in ours? how to know if it works ah..

u will know very soon .... abt 20 plus days ..... Very Happy

by scalar 14th December 2009, 11:58 am

dun care abt all dis, nw only wan my ride.... Koup’s hidden technologies Icon_neutral

by redkoup 14th December 2009, 12:04 pm

maybe i'm a noob at this.

epig, kensum - any idea if yours goes to the 'memory' position?

by epig 14th December 2009, 12:44 pm

redkoup wrote:
Corgel wrote:
redkoup wrote:it dun seem to work lei.

wat do u mean? its only on the passenger side, driver side dun have...

onli the passenger side got the lever on the side backrest to flip the seat forward. i mean, after one has flipped the seat and push it back to the upright position, it doesn't go back to the previous position aka 'memory' position. still hv to readjust the seat rake and reach.

correct.. doesnt work at all. the lever after u lift and push back, it will just go back to the standard upright position.

unless u hold on the lever and push the back rest to the position u want and release it, then it will stay there. if not will be the standard upright position.

by **whitechoco** 14th December 2009, 12:55 pm

max wrote:
whitechoco wrote:hmm.. this is available in ours? how to know if it works ah..

u will know very soon .... abt 20 plus days .....

btw, i cfm opt out solar film liao.. same thing.. $300 rebates

by redkoup 14th December 2009, 1:19 pm

epig wrote:
correct.. doesnt work at all. the lever after u lift and push back, it will just go back to the standard upright position.

unless u hold on the lever and push the back rest to the position u want and release it, then it will stay there. if not will be the standard upright position.

yalor. chey...lidat oso can qualify for patent meh?

thot i first saw the thread topic, thot max gonna tell us the koup got some hidden switch somewhere which we can turn on the turbo. LOL!

by max 14th December 2009, 1:41 pm

whitechoco wrote:btw, i cfm opt out solar film liao.. same thing.. $300 rebates

oops ... hehe I still ask u regarding solar firm another thread Razz

by **whitechoco** 14th December 2009, 1:42 pm

max wrote:
whitechoco wrote:btw, i cfm opt out solar film liao.. same thing.. $300 rebates

oops ... hehe I still ask u regarding solar firm another thread

alamak.. lol.. i reply the other thread liao Koup’s hidden technologies Icon_razz

by max 14th December 2009, 1:42 pm

redkoup wrote:

yalor. chey...lidat oso can qualify for patent meh?

thot i first saw the thread topic, thot max gonna tell us the koup got some hidden switch somewhere which we can turn on the turbo. LOL!

haha ... turn on Turbo beri unlikely .... but stick Turbo sticker still possible ... lol!

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 3:42 pm

maybe got eject passenger seat? damn... I can think of situations when i'll wanna push it...

by **whitechoco** 14th December 2009, 3:46 pm

Corgel wrote:maybe got eject passenger seat? damn... I can think of situations when i'll wanna push it...

eject?? LOL.. sounds like those plane seats, u wan to eject..

by scalar 14th December 2009, 4:21 pm

whitechoco wrote:
Corgel wrote:maybe got eject passenger seat? damn... I can think of situations when i'll wanna push it...
eject?? LOL.. sounds like those plane seats, u wan to eject..

by Corgel 14th December 2009, 5:25 pm

yup, just open the door, throw out the passenger then close the door type... lol... can eject on the move...

can put a bucket of sh!t and eject to the idiot with high beam behind as well... Smile

by rickong 14th December 2009, 6:50 pm

But last time my old 2006 peugeot coupe already had this.. is it really new tech?

by joepele 14th December 2009, 11:00 pm

Actually...

Many Euro car have this... Esp in the Mercs...

Their's have the different key for different seat settings too...

Dun they'll have it in the KR cars in the near future...

by **unlimitedz** 14th December 2009, 11:56 pm

for a moment.......

i tt koup got special hidden buttons undiscovered... lolx.........
so wanna share whr's e turbo button?!?!? lolx...

by godspeedyou 15th December 2009, 12:07 am

my friends IS250C, also push a button thats all.

by max 25th December 2009, 6:13 pm

unlimitedz wrote:for a moment.......

i tt koup got special hidden buttons undiscovered... lolx.........
so wanna share whr's e turbo button?!?!? lolx...

turbo button no .... but I can burn a cd wif the BOV pizzz pizzz sound for u .. lol!

by ceratopia 1st January 2010, 12:09 am

whitechoco wrote:btw, i cfm opt out solar film liao.. same thing.. $300 rebates

May I ask why you want to opt out?
Did you try to ask to change to another brand?

I read mixed feedback on the Rikecool so thinking of going for the better establish brand too.

Any suggestions?

by **whitechoco** 1st January 2010, 3:54 am

ceratopia wrote:
whitechoco wrote:btw, i cfm opt out solar film liao.. same thing.. $300 rebates

May I ask why you want to opt out?
Did you try to ask to change to another brand?

I read mixed feedback on the Rikecool so thinking of going for the better establish brand too.

Any suggestions?

cos after looking some bros here who collected liao, find tt the rikecool not as dark as i would like it to be. rikecool given by SE so I presume pointless to ask for other brand. with $300 can go outside find better ones. And im considering one of the advertisers here - tintsycool.. it's also one of the recommended merchant in sgcarmart

by rickong 1st January 2010, 12:02 pm

I'm going for infratint.

by **whitechoco** 1st January 2010, 3:57 pm

rickong wrote:I'm going for infratint.

infratint is good? u got lobang? hehe

by ceratopia 1st January 2010, 4:16 pm

3M is reputable but is their 3M Crystalline Solar Film good in terms of preventing heat build-up and cooling of the car interior. I was quoted $200 less than Rikecool's $900.

I also wonder why is the Rikecool priced higher than 3M?

by rickong 1st January 2010, 5:44 pm

whitechoco wrote:
rickong wrote:I'm going for infratint.
infratint is good? u got lobang? hehe

Look for sherman.. heard he's a nice guy. he can advise you on what to get. many BMW owners swear by infratint apparently.

by **whitechoco** 2nd January 2010, 12:04 am

rickong wrote:
whitechoco wrote:
rickong wrote:I'm going for infratint.
infratint is good? u got lobang? hehe

Look for sherman.. heard he's a nice guy. he can advise you on what to get. many BMW owners swear by infratint apparently.

oo. ok will check it out.. thxs!

by rttex 2nd January 2010, 10:58 am

Memory seat feature is not a big deal. Many other makes have this. Like a few here, I asked about that and I think it is an option delete for our market in order to keep the price of the Koup low. So NO, we will not be getting this which is a pity.

by rickong 2nd January 2010, 3:11 pm

Such a simple feature also dont have? kinda defeats the purpose of the folding seats lol

by scalar 2nd January 2010, 9:59 pm

bro, all cars have folding seats lei....

by rickong 3rd January 2010, 10:46 pm

scalar wrote:bro, all cars have folding seats lei....

I'm referring to the memory seats.. frankly coupes should have this as a standard feature.

by scalar 4th January 2010, 10:22 am

den juz pay more lor.... Koup’s hidden technologies Icon_cool

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