Ford Fiesta hatchback is a good buy also, although it's a B Segment class car (compare to Forte & Inspira, which is a C & D segment class car).

For your price range.

just had a look at the new hyundai avante
http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2...d-in-korea.html

indeed, it's really a gorgeous car. personally i find it better than forte and inspira. I wonder how much it will be selling and when it will arrive in msia.

by the way, the 1.6L is running on 1.6L Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine, 6 speed auto. I'm hoping that it will run on Theta instead.

are you talking about the new forte with GDI engine or the new Avante will make the appearance in msia?

http://paultan.org/2010/11/09/hyundai-to-d...ta-fe-at-klims/

seems like we can get a preview of Avante in early Dec in PWTC. It's not a launch, but at least ppl can decide if it's worth the wait.

As for the forte with new GDI engine, no comment as I cant find any news from the net.

forte 1.6 with 6-gearbox is finally available...some SA said that it's available as early as end of this month.

now, can compare against the inspira 6-gearbox too.