[quote=keeting89,Oct 30 2010, 11:34 PM]
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BTW, how the reliability of the auto parking will be? haha

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LOL.. it'll be funny to see it work in our mixed bag parking space... especially those without kotak.

I have to say, I'm quite dissapointed with the looks. The nose looks like it's all pinched together to me. I honestly think the Forte looks better ( =

Hmmmm, another good lookin ride after their latest work on Sonata. Whats the price n launch date on this neways...?

hello.... expected launch date is june 2010.
We can get a first glimpse at this car from 3-12 dec auto exhibition at PWTC.
Expected price ranging RM85k-95k.

if the handling is good (not the current Tucson's feel), I might consider.
Sonata is just tooo big/long to find city parking

regardless of the "depreciation".
hopefully it's the GDi engine as well.
the 5 years warranty is well captivating.

Hyundai parts are equally expensive as Japanese parts...

the current avante steering quite light.
yet, when accelerating, it will be tightened up accordingly..
quite nice actually..

For tuscon, i have no idea coz never try.. ahha

Most important is the pricing. Hyundai have to be very careful here. They already have a few good competitors in the market e.g Proton Inspira, Kia Forte & Ford Fiesta. Not to mention the Toyota Altis dual VVTI. If Hyundai make the same mistake they did with the Sonata and price the Avante too high, then they can forget about increasing their numbers of the road.

Yes agreed!

http://carguideblog.com/7022/hyundai-revea...ntra/#more-7022

"The new 2011 Hyundai Avante is powered by the Gamma 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine, which produces about 140-horsepower at 6,300 rpm and a maximum torque of 126.5 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual gearbox, and a six-speed automatic transmission is available an as option. And it has a combined fuel economy rating of 40 miles per gallon.

The 2011 Hyundai Avante comes in variety of trims, but some of the features available as optional and standard equipment such as the Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) for parallel parking, HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps, LED lamps at the back and heated rear seats."

Can somebody tell me how is the engine going to be like? Any comparison?

If it's less den 90k.. that's my next car..

If u all think 2011 Avante came with GDI 1.6 engine with 6spd GB.....
Forte now in Korea ald released GDI 1.6 engine with 6spd GB also....
http://www.kia.co.kr/vehicles/forte/
will be available in malaysia somewhere in 2011 also....
in term of technology, i think Forte wins....but 2011 Avante also offers technology of it's own that few not available in Forte like build in GPS, Meter...
KIA and Hyundai are brothers company, so, they kinda work more like in a team.....

If thats the case then that will lower the resale value of the current Forte even more. Change in transmission is a major change. So unless they really increase the price of the new Forte then the old Forte will suffer. Korean makes dont have the holding power that Jap makes have. Thats why its very important to price the cars very carefully.

june 2011 is it ?

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1632615

http://paultan.org/2010/11/09/hyundai-to-d...ta-fe-at-klims/

i think the price will maintain...if not, will increase abit..

wait and see lor... I heard from my friend they are trying to bring the price lower for avante. I am sure KIA is keen to maintain or lower a bit to make it more affordable.

well, if Kia Forte with GDI is coming with 5 years warranty like most current Hyundai models are...that's something to think about is accessories , price , style and drive feel.

I don't think there is a "who beat who" between them...all given to each people's taste on those other factors....

the engines would be identical if not the same platform.

an example,
doesn't really matter if kia forte is more powerful if wind noise are more prone than Hyundai's cabin...
it all boils down not to a brochure alone.

for 1 thing i can be sure, hyundai won't compete with KIA coz they are like brothers company....under the same big CEO..

Surely wont maintain la. Only a crazy manufacturer will maintain the price. 6 speed gearbox priced the same as 4 speed? That will kill off the resale values of all existing Forte's la. Im sure they wont do it.

Sharing the same parent company doesnt mean there wont be competition. Competition will always be there since they function with separate board of directors and separate autonomy. Profits from both companies are shared with the parent company but that doesnt mean each business entity wont work towards increasing profit margins.

When it comes to sales, no company wants to be left behind. Hyundai already made the pricing mistake once with their Sonata. Im sure they wont make the same mistake with the Avante.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 10 2010, 09:25 AM