If Elantra's legroom cannot fit anyone above 170cm behind you, then you can forget about Altis, Lancer, Mazda3, Inspira, Forte and 308 as well
Based on my own test using galaxy S2, I'm 174 and Elantra can fit my fist plus the length of S2. None of the above cars are more spacious than Elantra so you may consider a Sylphy coz it should fit my both fist plus the length of S2

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Added on April 8, 2012, 4:01 pmMind to share your alternative?

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 04:02 PM

Nice

Different. Worldwide Elantra (exclude parallel imported) is getting MPI engine and only South Korea gets GDi engine.

It is still a new engine just different technology. The Gamme and Nu with Dual-CVVT on Elantra is less than 2 years old. Honda, Toyota and Nissan did not use GDi engine in our market too.

Actually using hard plastic behind the front seat is very common on luxury car. You can see that in many Merc, BMW or Audi models.
I like the sound of the front door but not so with the rear. I didn't notice about the loose piece next time go see.

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Added on April 8, 2012, 8:35 pmHis hair was quite tall. 2 inches?

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 08:35 PM

Yea. Now China already using 2.0 Nu on Sportage and K5 to replace to Theta 2.0.

NVH is not all about engine noise. Overall 308 is the best but tyre roar of Elantra is definitely much better than Civic. At higher rev Elantra is noisier than Civic but in normal driving I can't really tell any big difference between Elantra and Civic:P

I am not so sure with the tyre brand. but Elantra 1.8 one quite quiet for me oh. But too bad my 1.6 is NCT
The gearbox of Elantra is very responsive so it will downshift once you deepen the gas. So you need to be gentle with the throttle
Actually not body very light, all because of the steering coz there is no feedback at all. So it is down to your habit. I have used to their steering so i am fine with that.

Inspira 2 airbags
If you think that 112k is too much to pay then you really should look elsewhere. maybe you are looking for better driving dynamics

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Added on April 8, 2012, 9:17 pmElantra is not the only one

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 09:17 PM

Yup. The car that satisfies the most needs is the best.

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Added on April 8, 2012, 9:56 pmNot 100% better than them coz elantra is less conservative and not as powerful＾＾
Handling may not be as good as some potong also because Elantra is all about comfort, design, fuel economy

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 09:57 PM

Should try to look at which is more balanced right? Every car has their pros and cons.
Altis is powerful and fuel efficient but handle badly and quite tight inside also expensive. Civic also powerful and handles well but the ride is too firm for some and the powertrain is not as advanced. Sylphy very spacious but handles badly and lack of features. Mazda3 is powerful ,sporty and loaded with features but very tight back seat and quite noisy. For me Elantra is adequately powered, spacious, packed with features that met my need, very responsive gearbox and the ride is comfort enough although the engine is loud at higher rev, steering is very light and don't handle as well as Civic and Mazda3. So overall the car is quite balanced because there is nothing to shout for but also nothing very bad or lousy. And one of the very important factor is depending on your perception with the brand. I believe many people never own a korean car before so more or less there will be some weird feeling.

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 10:19 PM

No offence but i am puzzled wad makes u feel the dash plastics cheap?

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Added on April 8, 2012, 10:51 pmDoor panel very hard. But did u notice the arm rest for all doors are padded. Other than sylphy the elantra should be the second car in this seg with padded door arm rest.

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 10:51 PM

Civic dashboard 100% hard plastic nobody complain. Altis a lot of hard plastic also and the cover on the dash always misalign one

Feeling is quite subjective. If you hear some rattles or noise when you press the dash then it is really not solid enough, sth i experienced on lancer but not yet on elantra.

Actually the door mechanism or conti car is differrnt with asian. You will notice a distinct three steps opening in conti cars but not asian car. Tat why you need to pull harder bcoz of different design.

I think buy vw need to hv spare time as well. You wan service car need advance booking sometime full. Then if u unlucky ur dsg will always have problem. Quite common to see dsg malfunction.

Maybe the car was too expensive to build. Thats why honda cut so many things on new car. Interior material, styling and even the organ type pedal.

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Added on April 8, 2012, 11:38 pmGerman always rock solid one.

This post has been edited by caddilac: Apr 8 2012, 11:38 PM

Elantra pillar plastic got volcano rocks one#

13k only:)