if the elantra is comparable to forte, does this means its in the same segment as the civic or camry?

Was at KLIMS too but the area where da car was parked was off limit to vistors unless u r one of the exhibitors there whom were able to get in there to feel the car? Perhaps some photo of the sample unit would be suffice?

Well it was open to visitors yesterday. Maybe they closed it off today cuz of the huge interest in the car. Yesterday we could touch and inspect every component of the car.

No. But their estimated pricing is about RM95K for the 1.8L. The car on display at KLIMS was a 1.6L imported model.

I was there just now. Initially , no one dare to enter the area coz the model was standing there and everyone busy looking at her and taking photograph. Suddenly one kuai lo go enter the car. After that everyone also follow him and open the door and look at the interior. The driver seat adjuster is using the push button type which looks very high class. The other car i saw with this feature there was the Lexus IS250. Don't know if other same class car has the same.
Agree that the rear passenger leg room is quite spacious.

The models there are nothing to shout about. Pretty average girls. Yes the features are quite impressive for just a 1.6L car. Not sure which specs will actually reach Malaysian shores. but yes the rear legroom and boot was the talking point of many ppl.

any idea when any of these CCs will come to m'sian shore?

They said it should be launched around July 2011.

Forte & Avante are consider as mid-size car while civic is a compact car. Official announced Avante has more total interior volume that compact such as civic and corolla.

Jus sharing some of the pics i found :

this car really impress me during klims 10

Third quarter 2011?
Sound a bit late there..
If this avante price at 94k,
I rather opt insight at98k including insurans..

If first quarter 2011, with 90k or lesser.. It would be a good buy..

Insight??? Common la. These 2 cars are in different segments and targets a totally different group of buyers la. How can u compare a 1.3L with a 1.8L? At least compare 1.5L to 1.8L also not too bad. Ure expecting 90K or lesser for a 1.8L with 6 speed gearbox, interior space as much as the new Sonata plus all those specs? Dream la.

Besides, i checked out the Insight at KLIMS, and was really disappointed with the cheap plastics all around. Paying RM98K for a 1.3L Hybrid of that size is crazy. I would rather pay that much for a 1.3L Civic Hybrid.

Anyway, i think 2011 is not the year for us to venture into hybrids yet. Hybrids did well overseas and in cooler climates. But in Malaysia, it is still very new. With Proton due to launch its Hybrids in 2012, i wouldnt dare buy any of the current Hybrids at the current pricing.

The Avante is surely a class above most of the current cars in that segment namely the Forte, Altis and Civic.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Dec 6 2010, 01:08 PM

You sound like you gonna get the Avante soon. 1st time see you so semangat talking bout other cars. XD (* This is a compliment.)

Hope financially I'm good for Avante next year.

I dont think ill get it. Maybe my wife. And yes i was really blown away by the Avante when i saw it at KLIMS. Ive seen countless photos but i was really surprised by the interior space and design. Everything really fell into place perfectly.

hopefully Malaysia version..it won't be a stripped off version

Seriously if Mr. cybermaster98 has good things to say of this car (looks/specs wise since we have not tested it yet on our shores) it must be worthy of a visit. Actually the only reason I want to go to KLIMS is to see that car in metal. Screw the models and other cars. Hehe. Maybe take a peek at the Sante Fe and Honda Insight too.

Yes the same reason why i went to KLIMS too. Look at the Kia Optima too. Very nice too. Santa Fe and Insight not impressive in my opinion.

Proton where got launch hybrid car? they launch electric car la...

U need to get out more often. Maybe then ull get more info.

Heard from the SA that the price will be finalize by mid of 2011 and release on 3Q of 2011
Need to wait almost a year?
I'm aiming for a number plate that coming soon..
sigh..