Car is categorized into segment, it goes from A to D. It is a way to categorized size of car.
A-Segment is where all the supermini comes in, cars like Mini cooper, MyVi, Suzuki Alto and etc which are small.
B-Segment is where all your entry level sedan are, these are typically cars like City, Vios, Mazda 2 and etc.
C-Segment is cars like Altis, Civic, Mazda 3, Forte and etc.
D-Segment is cars like Camry, Accord and etc.

CKD means Completely Knocked Down car. Meaning the cars is assembled locally and uses a certain percentage of parts sourced locally. This is to lower down the car taxes, so the manufacturer can sell them more competitively.
CBU means Completely Built Up car. Meaning the whole car is imported from oversea. It is not locally assembled.

DSG, generally means a dual clutch auto transmission gearbox. Normal gearbox is single clutch. I am not sure if it is Volkswagen first comes out with it, but i remember seeing Volkwagen cars has it first. Splendid thing.

Try google about it somemore. Plenty of resources online. 

Addendum : I think the newest Fiesta comes in 7 airbag, last one is for the knee. Not sure if Fiesta sedan has it, but the hot hatch has it.

Haha. U got a point there.
Most Malaysian still consider resale & badge. Including hidden T.

Resale is only of concern if you want to sell the car soon. Why not get something proper in the first place then? I guess a new Forte or Fiesta will still seem modern and high tech compared to a in 5 years new Vios.

Bro, saw ur pm down there.. Anyway Altis is only available since 2001.. For 1996/1997 is either AE101/AE111 Corolla SEG.. If lucky can get a few already converted 4A-GE 20V engine + 6-speed manual like my current ride.. 

A few advise...

If i were you (If really desperate for a new car), i will choose Ford Fiesta due to better engine technology (Twin VVT & DSG gearbox!!!) & safety spec.. It have the ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) & TCS (Traction Control System) safety as standart that i like and if u understand this technology, i will gurantee you that your accident rate will drop and save you & your car from accident!!!

Just google around about it and you will never regret it! Previously only can be found on those high-end cars like BMW & Merc and now the technology is getting cheaper and more cars are getting it as standart!!! (Also due to strict G policy also laa.. at overseas)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_stability_control

Effectiveness:
The IIHS study concluded that ESC reduces the likelihood of all fatal crashes by 43%, fatal single-vehicle crashes by 56%, and fatal single-vehicle rollovers by 77-80%. 

Already most of the countries already a must for ESC=ESP in all new road going cars.. But our country even ABS + 2 air-bags also hard to implement... Really our current G no care about the road users... 

Anyway if second hand market, for that budjet can really get either Honda Civic 2.0, accord 2.4 or Toyota Altis 1.8G & even Camry 2.4V (Try to get the highest spec in 2nd market and the price is always not so far compare to the lowest spec...)