From the info i got, the price is definitely below RM100k but won't be as cheap as the Forte. 

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.

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...

Somebody commented this on paul tan's blog about civic. As expected, the pick up would be slow like the current avante. But still the luxirious space is the main factor for the car.
Source:  Paul Tan.org