wah so kiasu... haha... Do you need to test drive this car before booking ah? I am planning to find review by other ppl outside malaysia and will book upon satisfactory review.

@kiwi_cream
Not that I know off yet. Interior will not change much except for the seat material and maybe the players.

for sure (90% only) there wont be smart parking system for msia version, right?

I am quite positive about this. I don't think we will want to rely on this system anyway right? Sunroof could be off too...

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Makes me want to go to KLIMS just to see that car. If all is in order I'll drop by tomorrow. Will try to get permission to take some interior shots but seems like no one has been successful.

Can get interior shots, no problem. I did that. Just haven't transfer from my camera to pc yet. Go and see for yourself. Drool...

drool drool

Quickly upload ASAP . Hehe.

Test drives are important also. To make the right decision u need to combine your needs, good reviews and the test drive. Then make a decision.

I will try to do it tonight. The cushion is very comfortable eh... A better cushion cover(more sporty) than the current avante which is more old fashioned type of leather seat.

It's hot enough here.. I don't mind getting off the sunroof because 1 less problem for me.

With the way that our drivers park their car, even a super intelligent auto parking assist system also won't help much

This post has been edited by W.ROOK: Dec 8 2010, 09:55 PM

The front headlight is simply awesome!

Sorry... took me an hour to upload all these pics... internet line so cacat...

This post has been edited by yeowa: Dec 8 2010, 10:00 PM

Still waiting for your interior Pics.

Dear all, I have called 2 SA from 2 different dealer and confirmed that booking can be done now. Booking fee is RM1k and is fully refundable in the event if you are not happy with the car after the launch. The benefit of booking now is that those who book before the launch will be invited to the soft launch (few months before the actual launching) and will get their car during the launch.

The package offered for group booking for 1 SA around my area is free 2 years labour during service but only at Puchong authorised service centre.

The other SA is offering full tank of petrol when receive the car + GPS (either papago or garmin) + some discount (which can only be quantified when more details are available) + whatever offer from Sime Darby.

I still felt the latter is more attractive.

Both SA estimated the price could be over RM100k for the 1.8 or 2.0 variant. My friend say if there is 1.6 variant, it will definitely below RM100k. According to them, 1,6 variant is powerful enough to support the car. All these indication are still at early stage.

These 2 SA say the expected launch will be on September and car will be available on November. A year to go...

If anyone of you are interested, maybe we can build a list so we have higher bargaining power.

It's awesome! Looks great in any colour, any angle.

I'm sure it will be the head-turner car when it hit our road! But, i m sure also that alot of other brand super fans like H and T will say something on avante.

Look at this white colour Avante, my favourate colour!!! Speechless.

Imagine it on the road in m'sia soon....

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Added on December 8, 2010, 10:29 pmBit early to book in my opinion. But of course we can gather to have a higher bargain power as what u said.

1.8L for over RM100k is expensive for me. If 2.0L is still acceptable.

But i think we won't get 1.6L here if it's the same GDI engine as in korea. Does our fuel here support the GDI engine?
Somemore, in terms of some marketing strategy in bolehland, they won't apply the cheaper model as they want more untung...

This post has been edited by ivn79: Dec 8 2010, 10:29 PM

As I understand from SA, this car will be CBU. Unless there is a CKD, the price will be slightly more. to me anything above rm100k is expensive but still in early stage. RM1k refundable booking fee is still ok for me, if price not right or the car not I want, I can use it for other car.

interesting.....but isn;t it too early to open the booking now?when the car will launch actually?if Q4 2011 i dun think i can wait tht long

Wow 1 year booking in advance is... a little too far. Scared I forget I made a booking when I look at other cars

yeowa. Thanks for the interior pictures. Very impressive for both interior and exterior!!

Q3. but i just hv a feeling it is going to be Q2 lei.

you are most welcome. good thing need to be shared. sharing is caring.... you will not forget one... rm1k wor... haha...

not sure abt Q2 or Q3... but base on recent ford fiesta record which SDAC have delay it again and again until nov just launch... i believe avante will having the same issue which will be late and no early