just booked my 1.6 sx 6 speed auto @ serdang branch. Just for everyone's reference, here are the new spec list for the Forte Facelift (FL):
1.6 EX:
- 6 Speed
- Antilock braking system (ABS)
- 16" Allow Wheels (UP from previous 15" Steel)
- Rear Disc Brake
- Dual Airbags
- Active Headrest
- Front foglamps
- Audio System with CD Player/MP3/USB/Ipod with 6 speakers
- LED Side Repeaters (I think this is side signals)
- Eletronic Chromic Mirror
- Air Cond
- Reverse Sensor
1.6 SX / 2.0 SX (Addon from above):
- 6 speed with paddle shifters (new for 1.6 and 2.0 sx)
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Eletronic Brake force distribution (EBD)
- Cornering brake control (CBC)
- Brake assist system (BAS)
- Traction control system (TCS)
- 17" Allows
- CD Changer
- Bluetooth connectivity
- UV Cut Glass
- Leather Steering Wheel
- LED Side Mirror With auto-folding (NEW In 1.6 & 2.0 SX) - Basically a button to press to fold/unfold the side mirrors
- Telescopic steering
- Keyless entry system
- Electronic chromic mirror
- Full auto aircond
- Rear parking assist system
- Button start/stop & smart key system
- Reverse camera & Display (new in 1.6 & 2.0 sx) - Reverse camera appears in rear view mirror, takes up half of the rearview mirror and has a display (3 "boxes") to indicate the distance between your car rear and the object behind it.
2.0 SX Only:
- Side & curtain airbags
- Leather seats
- Motor driven power steering
- Auto cruise control
That's about it. The new features for the FL are worth the extra 4k plus the 6 speed gearbox. The gearbox looks however are not as nice as the previous 4 speed AND the front grille of the new forte FL is also not as nice looking. The older grille is more "inner" bevel while the new FL is more "outer" bevel. Not so sure if this is the correct way to describe. Go to the showroom to check it out, you'll know what i mean.
Very very nice features.
Went to the Bangsar showroom and tested the 2.0 FL. What can I say, the car is really responsive from low down, but tapers off towards redline. This is unlike my current Civic FD which pulls strongly all the way to redline. Then again, my FD has already been de-cat, so not a fair comparison lol... Although my FD pulls strongly, I can definitely feel that the Forte 2.0 is more powerful (duh!). I was sceptical at first because numbers on paper may not be truthful and my recent test of the 4-speed 1.6 SX left a lot to be desired in the performance department.
One thing I must say is that the door and dash trims look too plasticky but I guess at less than RM100k one shouldn't complain haha.
Overall I'm quite happy with the performance. Now the hard part, changing my booking from a Pug 308 THP to this

The Pug SA is gonna be pi$$ed but what the heck la, my money my prerogative.
Wow, the 2.0 FL is better than the 308 with turbo? Serious? I'm impressed then ( =