not the same.

GDI is direct injection and MPI is not. All thanks to the quality of our Malaysian petrol.

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

ic thanks
so which is a better engine?

The GDI lump. Because it can offer more hp and at the same time using less fuel.

meaning.....they are using an older engine? Is Honda I-vtec and Toyota Dual VVT-I and Nissan CVTC using direct injection?

This post has been edited by alxdc: Apr 8 2012, 05:51 PM

Any1 here test to bang the door? Was actually disappointed when heard the sound, the door close like not firmly tight!

And when open the door, is like everythng feel very loose.

the driver and passenger seat behind is a hard plastic, what is that damn thing?

i purposely try tear it put very softly, and it just easily open like this?? R u sure about the fixing is firmly screw?

Imagine if is some1 kid or noty boy go n tear it out.

Come on, this is a showroom car, how can display it with such minor thing did not properly

checked. I did not show it to any1 cuz i duwan spoilt every1 party. If is other buyer saw it. i duno wad will happened.





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To me, the door close feeling of Elantra is definitely lost to Prius C, I have same feeling as you, I don't feel a firm close. perhaps CKD quality is like that.

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.

it look like the the passenger's hair nearly touch the roof

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

if im not mistaken even next gen forte and optima k5 also 2013 sonata etc will be using the nu engine as they begin phase out of theta engines
only that some countries have GDI ether 1.8 or 2.0 and some MPI

no, just that both engines are developed for different market.

But TBH, the current "newly" launched Elantra is actually quite old already.

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

hard to say one... i think those with longer body and shorter legs, will feel very tight in the rear room.... where else leg long body short person will feel okay...

my friend is taller than me bout 2-3CM, but when we're both in the rear seats, i feel very clsoe to the roof, while my fren's one is still acceptable....

Door thump cannot compare with Civic at all.... doors hard plastic really big let down...

I feel 1.8 is not underpower at all... but car feel damn light.... almost wobbly compared to Civic 2.0.... rear passenger complain exhaust very loud when tekan at low speed (revving)...

and who said the NVH is good at the drivers seat needs to get their ears checked... i tested the Pug 308T and Civic 2.0 right after Elantra... and i feel NVH still a long way for the Elantra... do u agree?

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

Its a averAge car at best. Trying to be jack of all trades but master of none.

Exactly bro, NVH still a decade away to achieve, but i can accept that bcuz is from Hyundai. Speed, Throttle, Torque is not the main purpose for

Elantra buyers.

However, i m very doubt about the parts installment quality from Inokom.

Any1 knw 2nd badge of elantra will be better than current wan? i dun mind pay even more but promise to get more upgrades.

erm... Civic new one comes with what tyre ah? Elantra one i saw is Continental... should be lauya one right?

Engine noise for the 1.8 is loud too... is like sikit sikit it tries to rev d.. so i feel when i try to give it a bit more power, it goes into 3500 - 4000, before upshifting from 3rd to 4th...

dunno why so slow to upshift?

does it not feel wobbly? and corners? like very light... don't dare to press, have to hard break.... Pug one most chun, tbh but interior too "french" for my taste...

where else the Civic and Pug upshifts very smoothly...

sighz... now gotta try Mazda... last hope

honestly i sat in the k5 , sportage and 2.0 forte after my elantra 1.8 test drive. and went back to test drive 1.8 hs again,

Optima 30k more clear winner ( but naza is my biggest worry) their sc just dont know shit!) if any of the electronics fail i doubt they will be able to diagnose and rectify on the spot i saw 2 units according to manager has been there for a month plus awaiting advice from korea

forte 2.0 yes have paddle shifter etc but i never use at all also i drop by 2 Naxa sc just to look see at their service center full of forte there with various problems elctronic etc, most tell me its a ckd naza issue

sportage (just plain underpowered)

elantra 1.8hs, yes i know the price is higher and nvh (but nothing kl auto cant solve with sound proofing)

looks like im leaning back to elantra dammit decisions!!

it really begs the question... 112K, is this price reasonable?

Inspira how many airbags?

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Added on April 8, 2012, 9:03 pmu mean nothing money can't solve....

bro if money not a concern for u.... plenty of other choice...

i think Elantra is great, the price just make me think at least 100 times more... if it's wise to really pull the trigger for this one....

This post has been edited by tunasandwich: Apr 8 2012, 09:03 PM