I never try getz 1.3 before so i don't know how serious is that. but so many people driving Persona and Exora around so i can't really understand how dangerous would it be
Persona also arn 1.2tonnes with even less power and Exora 1.4tonne is even worse... Toyota Rush and Avanza 1.3 also

Did the comparison too......... that is why it feel so sluggish, I guess elantra is only meant for smooth and not rapid acceleration.

Even when compare 1.8Premium vs forte 2.0, the starting torque is too much away, and forte at @3500RPM is already near 4500RPM of elantra, so, can see the pull is not there....

Just got back from Citta Mall!

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!! I want this car!!

Tested the 1.8 Premium.

- I liked the greeting msg from the MFD.
- Sunroof is a neat feature to have.
- Nice deep center console/armrest space
- Sport pedal ala Golf GTI needed some getting used to.
- Electronic steering gets heavier the faster you go
- Electronic seats quite nice. Can adjust back/forward, height, tilt and center back support.
- Nice heavy door
- Ample space in the boot
- 6 speaker system not too bad. Although tested on radio only. Forgot to plug in my iPhone.
- Tried the ECO MODE ON/OFF thing. Apparently you are just turning the NOTIFICATION OF or OFF only. If ECO MODE ON, then the display will let you know that you are driving economically.
- Power wise.. felt like how a 1800cc car should feel. Yes engine noise can be heard but bearable.

In conclusion.. although 112k is a nice price to pay for the Elantra...there is just something that makes me want to take it over the Kia Forte or any other car within the same price range/segment.



Yupp no auto-lock. I remember having to push the lock button to lock the doors.

I love the organ type pedal with aluminium... The feeling is real good and heavier than normal pedal
So far C-seg only elantra ,civic and golf/jetta have organ type pedal but the latest civic has cancelled the feature coz it is more expensive to make compared to the normal pedal

elantra is a nice car but SD damage it with the pricing and accesories. With current pricing we should get everything our american counterparts are getting. Shame on u SD.

So UMW and Honda Malaysia as well as TC should be proud of their offerings?

SD still got secret weapon ma - V@lester and i30 and i40 Forget about this Outdated "Product"

This post has been edited by SteadyPana: Apr 1 2012, 09:17 PM

Went to Citta Mall to see the presentation, but didn't test drive cause don't want to wait, long queue. I really like the exterior and interior of Elantra. The thing that disappoint me the most no reverse cam for 1.6HS. The back is very high, so hard to see if reverse parking, I think.

dumb question, how to interpret the following chat?
I see no road.

by the time they intro those they also will be outdated

Paid my booking fees! Wow, SA told me i m the 1st of his branch to test drive this afternoon.

Really such A big question mark when read some1 comparing the acceleration btw kancil and elantra.

Dont try to tipu yourself lar. Only your exhaust sound bring you the ummphh. Not the car performance.

Just a little comment on the height of this car.

It is not as comfort as i tot, the front and rear headroom is not satisfy as i compare with current altis 2.0. Surprisingly the legroom is much roomie than i expected. Good one

As i observe deeply, found out the disc brake is rusty. It might due to too long expose to the weather. Even thou SA told that this car is just arrived.

Headroom is sacrificed by the beauty of the roofline
Rusty disc brake is very common one. You may check your brake after raining or washing car no matter it is a new or old car

Alot ppl comment car sluggish so I don't think they are lying to themself ... I myself feel the same too.. Maybe I should put to manual mode then every gear change should artificially make the blow off sound *pishhhhh* to make me feel the car mOre powerful 😱

This post has been edited by heng84: Apr 1 2012, 09:42 PM

11 second for a 1.6 car is ok whattttt...u want elantra accelerate below 10 second arrrrr

However, i love the Fluidic Sculpture so much, ya, have to sacrifice in order to get the design shape done, i only wry my passenger is not comfortable (my parent). You knw they will keep bashing blablabla, keep asking why!

Oh yea? den the rusty shld not be a problem. Does any1 ask for the bodykit package? My SA knw ntg about it.

This afternoon, i think i explain the features more than my SA does.

Seriously i will try to floor the pedal kao kao again the next test drive to disappoint fellow fortian.

Cuz what i knew is our own bad perspective about this car due to the pricing issue.

If SD make it 100k for this 1.8 Nu, i t wont not hav negative issue for the pickup at all.

No auto lock is exactly the same like Nissan Latio Sport as Latio is also using security key. No doubt you will take sometime to get use of it to lock your car yourself while driving.

Is there any discount given by SA...?

If the 1.8 is around 100K, I will definitely book it, it will be really value for money.

Perhaps we can wait til end of the year, SD may give more discount if Elantra sales not good, just like they gave 10K discount for Avante X20

Comparing wt a Scooby keh?

can see only. but makes no sense just looking at it..