Ok sorry, I just got home, and I got some stuff to go through, but I'll share with you what I know so far. These are all still tentative, as SD is rushing to launch the car in Jan-Feb next year, so nothing is truly finalized yet.

Colour not too sure, I am very positive there'll be white and silver. Hope got hyper metallic as well.


Traction control? Tipu punya or the real thing like F1 cars?

ESP got lah, and the 1.8 variant got VSM as well, improved version of ESP where it also sense your steering angle.


Sonata not CVT... 6 cog gearbox. Paddle shift can be added, I know someone who does it so siapa mau, kasi saya tahu.

Back to Elantra :

Good news for clutch players is that there is a Manual Transmission for the 1.6 Standard and it is only missing 2 feature compared to the 1.6 AT Standard. 1.6 Standard extra auto light control and Smart Key.

Manual don't know is 5 or 6 speed yet. All AT are 6 speed with semi-auto functions. 1.8 Premium spec has auto cruise.

1.6 AT High Spec and 1.8 Premium spec has ESP with VSM function. Vehicle Stability Management is improved ESP where it also sense your steering angle and make proper adjustment to prevent skidding and fishtailing.

Smart key is missing on the 1.6 Manual.

Sporty aluminium foot pedal is available on the 1.6 AT High Spec and 1.8 Premium.

All specs has electrical heated outside mirrors which I assume is side mirrors and are power retractable. Escort light function(where the light stays on for 30 second after ignition is off) is standard on all spec as well.

1.8 stands out more above the others because of some very subtle changes to the interior. Sliding centerconsole, ECM mirrors(the one that dims when people highbeam you from behind). The sunroof is a more conventional single pane sunroof,so for those who's afraid of broken roof, feel safe now, for those who wants a black top, time to visit the paint shop.

The final big feature to be seen first time on Malaysia's Hyundai is dual zone automatic air conditioner, where you have independent control between passenger and driver side. How the automatic system works is still beyond my reach, but I think it is related to fan speed and temperature, it also has a auto defogger that sense whether your windscreen is foggy and adjust defogger vents to well, defog.

By the way, don't be confused with CVVT and CVT. CVVT is Continous Variable Valve Timing, and CVT is Continous Variable Transmission, they're both not related to each other, one is gearbox, one is engine valve.

It is not convenient for me to share the photo for few reasons :

- NDA
- It's a Korean LHD.

but the interior is said to be 90% similar to oversea cars, interior wise don't expect Sonata's class of luxury, because we're so used to calling it Mini-Sonata we'd expect the same comfort level, if you do you'll say the comfort level is off par, seating wise it's better than the Civic, and the meter clusters is as nice as the Sonata. Biggest draw is the center fascia, very futuristic looking and ergonomically well designed.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 6 2011, 07:17 PM

Yes Nu engine. No Gamma GDI for the 1.6 though.

No official pricing yet, but you guys can book it first. If the pricing isn't satisfactory my company will refund your full deposit. I tried my best to squeeze the price out of the trainer but it is not his call to say anything.

We can arrange group booking now, then when the pricing is finalized we produce a group benefit package to you all, anyone who wants to opt out that time can do so as well.

We'll be discussing group benefits rate at different intervals, so 10 confirmed order has different benefit over 20 confirmed orders, cause I am sure someone is bound to abuse the system.

Waiting period is a touchy issue, to be frank, we don't know as Hyundai Motor Company currently is being outstripped by demand and there is no short term ways to increase production, the manufacturing plants are already running 3 shifts now(3x8=24 hours).


Pricing they usually only let loose few days before official launching.

Almost certain, I mean almost not absolute, is CKD. Whether first batch CBU or CKD still not known.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 6 2011, 07:42 PM

ESP is not on the standard spec. Airbag is 2 across all range

I still really don't know... lol

Anyway guys, try not to quote my post when replying, just in case the information I am sharing is in breach of NDA then it would be easier to remove them later on.

Very hard to say what is the official prices for now. They don't usually tell car price till a week or few days before launching.

AFAIK, Elantra is already a CKD, how Forte manage to under-price this much baffles even the top guys in Sime Darby, but what I think the sales department saying by 'not cheap' is that you can no longer expect Elantra HD 1.8 price with Elantra MD 1.8.

To answer some questions

@maan, Dual Zone Auto AC with auto defogger is only on the 1.8 Premium.

@CasualDrive, we're keeping in touch with SD, I'll let it out even if I know information better than 'not cheap'

@Collee, Jan/Feb launch, don't know when yet, but if January launch first batch buyer maybe can get car before CNY.

@Sunsetwoohlala, I am sure SD is doing all their best to keep waiting period short, spike in demand for Hyundai has already put HMC's production at full capacity.

And lots of accident on PLUS highway because drivers getting distracted....

Anyway, my manager and I are finalizing pre-launch booking package and procedure. We're making sure the process is as clear and transparent as it get, to avoid confusion and any dispute. I would like to re-stress an assurance to those who wants to place a booking, your pre-launch booking deposit is fully refundable.

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Added on December 7, 2011, 9:14 pmSome teasers







Illustration purpose only! And don't go spreading it around and get me into trouble

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 7 2011, 09:14 PM

Should be replacing the standard Radio CD HU's place, and should be touchscreen.

Finalizing everything by tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Not too sure yet, but if oversea market has paddle shift for the Elantra, there should be proper mounts and housing for them on Malaysia's MD as well.

Trainer say it's not guranteed accurate, but SD did their best to make sure it's as close as it looked in illustrations.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 7 2011, 11:11 PM

Time to visit your favourite paint shop

For interested parties, pre-launch booking is available now

Special package for the first 100 Elantra booking I receive, it's already filled 30+ by walk-in customers in the past few months already.

For those who have already sent me PMs about it, I'll follow up to you all real soon.

Unofficially you're in the list, but yeah, the official pre-launch booking starts today

I'll give you more details in a while.

It wasn't mentioned, but I think it's available on the 1.8 Premium.

Extras that go with your car, and more, car no official pricing yet so we can't say out what are the extras, rest assured the 100 pre-launcher order will get more than those who book post-launch.

For those who are curious about the key accessories/specs difference between 4 variant :


This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 8 2011, 10:14 PM

10 Way Power Seat uhh... how to explain I think I let picture do the talking.

Heater mirrors, and is electric folding side mirror.

2.5x to 2.62

Bank interest rate is very low now, partly because bank rushing for quota and trying to complete Jan 2012 target as well, since CNY will cut short January working duration.

I'll be at showroom this sat/sun whoever made their booking can come over submit booking fees and documents, got video that I can share as well

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 9 2011, 09:19 AM

That's probably what they do, they apply it once to predict if your loan can be approved or not, cancel it later, then re-apply using another sales order.

Sure annoy the hell out of the banker, they'll end up with lots of wasted LOU and agreements.

Australia's Review of the Elantra


And in a unrelated story to promote Hyundai vehicles, check out the fuel consumption on the Tucson 2.0 I've driven. Glenmarie to Cheras


This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 9 2011, 12:15 PM

Should be Leather on 1.6 high spec and 1.8 Premium. Will double confirm with you soon.

Balakong Branch

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Dec 9 2011, 01:28 PM

Today I not at showroom >.< I'll ask first thing in the morning tomorrow.

Interior is black