Devil is right...

On n off.... no different... floor the paddle, still rav over 5.5k rpm... almost 6k rpm n a bit more touching red line dy..

Can't feel difference with such short test drive. But big difference between 1.6 and 1.8. 1.6 damn underpowered and sluggish response

There is no diff btwn on n off... just letting u know u driving style is eco or not when u on.... 1.6 r slower than a vios/city on pick up....


The seat leather for 1.6 is on par...... on par with ....

























Myvi....

So in short, if planning to buy 1.6HS, Forte 1.6SX will be a better ??
I can't decide between Elantra and Forte.

If 1.6, go forte. If 1.8, compare with c segments, go elantra

Also confirmed power windows is auto up and down for driver side

Both 1.6 give very similar feeling...

Confirm forte 1.6sx n 2.0 c/w touch screen navigation..

bufung,

when you take your elantra

Just came back from the test drive this morning, tested both 1.6 HS and 1.8.

Some thoughts

1.6

Build quality is quite decent
Engine performance really lacking especially when you take 4 ppl in the car, 2 person is still alright.
Interior space is generous and good looking exterior
Handling is a bit on the soft side, good while going over bumps and normal driving. But there is no chance to hit a corner during the test drive, too many cars on the road.

1,8

Same build
Way better engine performance compare to the 1.6, but i still feel the altis/civic has better torque
Same interior, better leather
Same handling

Conclusion.
Overall is an ok car but I would go for the 1.6 low spec the only difference is the panaromic steering adjustment that most ppl do not need. But do note the VSC, its a good safety feature but not compulsory, been driving without 1 for years.

*Leather is shit, the 1.6 leather feels like plastic and cheap. The 1.8 supposedly nappa leather doesn't feel like it but its better than 1.6. I think the inspira 2.0 leather is way better than them.

Bad decision by SD, they should omit the leather or make it optional and slash 2k of the price.

Thx for the input .... More more 1.6 comments hehe

Just testdrove today at Citta. Like the car but biggest setback to me was the headroom for the rear passenger. Although not as low as Honda Insight, however my hair can touch the top while sitting straight. I'm 5ft10. Imagine a 6 footer. Legroom was very spacious. Just the headroom is my concern.

only 1.8 comes with gps rite ?

yes. only 1.8 comes with gps & reverse camera.

On the Sonata, there IS a difference .... since it was a company that was rented, 3 of my staffs tested with and without ECO Mode and the engine response is indeed different (even though the rev line remains similar). Do try to test it with ECO on and off to confirm if this trait is also present in the Elantra

Decent comment... kind of agree....

Yes, the 1.8 leather ar mix wt high n low quality... not like inspira full nappa...

Do have a look on those plastic use outside the car.... u comment urself... i dowan to talk too much...

And again.. yes, i very much prefer they use fabric instead of the plastic like leather in the 1.6...

If i drive the 1.6.. i think i will floor the paddle every time...

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Added on March 31, 2012, 5:05 pmTested both... i cant feel shit diff sorry captain..

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Added on March 31, 2012, 5:12 pmThe roof line of this car... in the seat next to drive... since the seat cannot adjust up or down, head to roof space are less than my punch size. Probably less than 2inche... back sit... i sit straight... my palm put flat cannot go in.. i pull my neck a bit.. touxhing roof...

The front seat of this car is very slim hence make the back leg room decent...

This post has been edited by BuFung: Mar 31 2012, 05:12 PM

So BF have u decide yet? Did ur SA give any discount?

For someone who used to be driving Kia Carens for the past 8 years, do you think she will find the Elantra 1.6 underpower?

still got SA working in Hyundai?

so now forte ?

Carens 1.8 or 2.0?

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Added on March 31, 2012, 6:53 pmIf Elantra 1.6 has similar performance with Forte 1.6SX, then I will be perfectly fine with it
I found that 1.6HS also has sliding center console as in 1.8 but 1.8 don't have ECM...

This post has been edited by caddilac: Mar 31 2012, 06:55 PM

when I saw the car....
- appearance disappointing
- feeling inside ain't solid, plastic
- it got u thinking, 97k for a SKD.......
- WASTED FREAKING 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS FOR THIS PLASTIC!!!
seriously piece of crap for me

BYE BYE ELANTRA!!!

For you guys who don't mind the plastic feeling, go ahead for FORTE, seriously don't need to wait for this anymore! Such as waste of time!