I went over to the Hyundai showroom in PJ yesterday and was told that there's only the 1.6L and 1.8L models coming. No high spec or low spec. Tentative pricing for the 1.6L is RM 90K+ while the 1.8L is expected to be priced below RM 110K. No indications on the launch date though.

But ive started looking closely at the Hyundai Sonata since seeing the pics of the 2012 Camry Hybrid which was quite depressing. Does anybody know when the facelift Sonata will arrive?

Cannot be la. It doesnt make sense. How could the difference between a 1.6L and a 1.8L be only about RM 10K?? If thats the case then everybody will go for the 1.8L la so no point bringing in the 1.6L. Tell your SA not to simply say things la.

As i said before, Hyundai PJ said that the 1.6L will be less than 100K while the 1.8L will be slightly below 110K.

That's probably because the price is already cheap. Getting a 2.0L for about RM 94K is a very good price.

Which showroom?

Yes i agree that the pricing is not competitive especially in Malaysia where ppl are more inclined to Jap models. Hyundai have to do what Kia has done with the Forte. They need to offer their cars with better specs and lower prices in order to fight the Japs.

I think spec wise, both Elantra and Forte would be similar. But design wise, the Elantra is way better than Forte. The Forte although nice, looks too boxy while the Elantra has fluid sculptured lines. Rear legroom is also generous in the Elantra.

Just hope they dont kill it with some over the top pricing like what they did to the Sonata. Its really sad to see a great looking car like the Sonata suffer because of its high pricing. If it had been priced about 5-7K cheaper, im sure its sales would have been much better. Currently, compared to the Camry, Accord, Teana and Forte, the Sonata has the worst sales figures for the 1st 6 months of the year. Pity.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Aug 25 2011, 08:29 AM

Which branch are u from?

Where u getting your facts from? In June 2011, 2519 units of Vios were sold. In July, 3015 units were sold. Total units sold from Jan-July 2011 is 16,816 units. Where is the drop?

Many ppl said the Vios sales would drop drastically when the Forte was launched. So far for the first 7 months of this year, Forte only sold 3,470 units. Can't even beat the 'ugly' Toyota Altis. This proves that Forte did not pose a challenge for the Vios (possibly due to the fact that its different segment).

The Honda City sales are poor. Only 499 and 544 for the same months with total sales for the period at 7,802.

So based on this, you really think the Elantra will affect Vios sales?

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Sep 7 2011, 08:16 PM

Yes thats true. The new Civic is getting very bad reviews overseas. It was voted second worst model in 2011 in the US. Consumer reports claim that interior quality has significantly deteoriated with increased road noise. The physical design is among the worst ive seen among the new models for this year.

Yes you could be right but a 6% drop is hardly considered an 'effect'.

Get by December?? Thats the WORST time to register a new car. Within 1 month, your car is considered 1 year old and for Korean cars, every cent you get from resale value must be treasured.

Do you guys know why many car manufacturers like to launch new models in Malaysia towards end of the year? 1 of the main reasons is because they use a year end launch in Malaysia as a method to push off current year stock from other countries.

There is always a lul in car sales towards year end as everybody knows the massive drop in resale value coming if they register too late. Thus, many car manufacturers use the year end period to create excitement by launching new models then.

My advise to everybody is not to get caught up with the euphoria of a new launch. Be patient, weigh your options and decide whats best before committing to a car purchase. Always remember that in Malaysia, car purchases are like buying a property (minus the returns) with a lot of thinking and evaluation required before purchasing. The idea is to always try and minimise losses.

So dont rush and register a car after Aug/Sept. If you can, then please wait for the following year model. But if ure trading in a car, then do the math first.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Sep 15 2011, 07:59 AM

Car prices drop with age. So if ure a buyer then waiting a few months to get a 2nd hand car would be worth your while. But if ure selling then you gotta do the math. Check prices of the car u intend to sell this year compared to its price next year and then compare that with the price of your new car. Do the math and compare.

The best option would be to sell your current car this year and wait a few months to buy your new car in 2012. But not everybody has the luxury of waiting that long without a vehicle to commute daily.

Kia Optima already undergoing JPJ testing and still no sign of the Elantra???

Yes i think we're looking at a 2012 launch now. At least Optima is undergoing JPJ testing but no news about Elantra yet.

Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and Touran launched. But the Passat design is a bit of a disappointment i would say. But now ppl would hold back on purchase knowing that the CKD versions of the same models will be out in a few months as well.

http://paultan.org/2011/10/19/volkswagen-j...tively-all-cbu/

Im already looking at the Peugeot 508 Turbo. A really good car with great specs and design. RM 169,888 (OTR)

Read about it here:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2080312/+60

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2081119/+40

So when is the anticipated launch? Any latest feedback on the pricing?

If u wanna upgrade, then consider the Peugeot 508 Turbo. It costs RM 169,888 OTR.

Check out the following discussion thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2080312/+140

U gonna sell your 1.5 yr old M2 so fast? Be prepared for a huge loss in resale value.

The 2003 1.5L Toyota Vios (109HP) is still a serious contender in terms of acceleration i see. 0-100kmph in 9.8 secs.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 8 2011, 07:49 AM