V1 by megat69 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1407757
V2 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2174173
V3 : http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2247130

Specs :


Videos :

Nu Engine Commercial(No GDI and CVVL for Malaysia spec)


Elantra MD Nu 1.8 Idle Start(Korea test car, and this is NOT a spycam)


Escort Headlight System Demonstration


FAQs :


Price :
1.6 Manual Standard RM86,888
1.6 Auto Standard RM91,888
1.6 Auto High Spec RM96,888
1.8 Premium Auto RM111,888

Some changes in specs, 1.8 will have rain sensor added to the spec list.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 30 2012, 08:31 PM

there's goes the V4 finally

how about the colour??
all available now or??



datuk also 1st 1...

datuk...which 1 u going?1.6 or 1.8??

This post has been edited by maverickng: Mar 30 2012, 08:36 PM

First batch four colors according to memo, second batch only start to have other colors.

can know that when the second batch is coming?thxs

Just test drove the Elantra in Citta Mall. Overall the 1.8 is a better recommendation than the 1.6. Despite that, the pricing may hampered SD efforts to make this car a runaway success like the Forte.

What are the prices for east malaysia?

Where did the rain sensor located? Will darker tint kacau the sensor?

Probably will, it's located above the rear view mirror. So have your tint technician cut around it, same for the autolight sensor.

http://youtu.be/gX4-FwY2DI8 Loose FOCUS

http://youtu.be/kUPhkQNvhTo

This post has been edited by SteadyPana: Mar 30 2012, 10:27 PM

I have a feeling batch 2 (or subsequent batches) might have the additional features that WE'VE BEEN WANTING (eg 6 airbags, retractable side mirrors)

next month price drop 10k due no booking.

same thought. see how 1st batch performe. 112k is not small amount of money


about the spare tyre, is that spare tyre small than than 4tyres like myvi?

bro can i test drive in penang, den order from you, u send me the car to penang!!! Deal? haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxeYmD0LU6g&feature=related
quite detail review

traditional boot open , really?
ppl already heng push of a button like x20 already

This post has been edited by dopp: Mar 30 2012, 10:38 PM

You need to sign letter of waiver of responsibility first



I seen the car catalog, by far the best quality catalog so far from Hyundai. Sadly dealers are not allowed to take them yet

After my brief test drive on both 1.6 n 1.8, here my verdict. I found it hard to recommend the 1.6 but found the 1.8 is much a pleasant car. The 1.6 is kinda underpowered when in low revs and the steering is too light. The 1.8 is more lively and the steering feel is just tad right. Not too light and gives good feedback to the driver.Interior quality is brilliant for this car!

Handling is great for a C segment car. But for 111k for a 1.8cc car is not that bad, but somehow felt it should be cheaper seeing how Forte 2.0 priced well in the same segment. Equipment wise is good but i somehow felt rather trade the GPS for extra 2 more side air bags.

4/5 for the 1.8 while 3/5 for the 1.6.

This post has been edited by HanzoRacing: Mar 30 2012, 10:41 PM

Oh, den is ok!

Bro Fluid, mind to tell me did you order 1 for urself???hehe

This will make u wanna buy elantra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehU3cjlUqZ4&feature=related

huh yoh~~~ poison coming...Hav to ask bro fluid, warranty can claim ont if install the lighting package!!

Was among the first 10 to test drive the only unit available in Kuching. They had only the 1.6 High Spec. I went to the showroom with pretty high expectations due to the sheer amount of publicity and knowing that this car won so many awards in US and some other countries. Left the showroom bloody disappointed.

What really spoilt the driving experience was the lack of torque at low end rpm. Power only comes in at higher rpm. However, when I returned to the showroom only I noticed that it was in Eco mode. Now i wonder how different it would be if the ECO mode was disabled. However, as many forumers have concluded, the 1.6's acceleration is truly sluggish.

The Forte 1.6SX 6 speed provides a much livelier acceleration. With the price of the elantra 1.6HS equalling the Forte 2.0SX, I cannot see how I can recommend this car. The only aspect which the Elantra is better than the Kia is the Aesthetics (Outward appearance).

more poison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCPKxiu5Jsg&feature=fvwrel

seriously can do it???

Only bro fluid can answer, maybe he need to check with the management, b4 confirmed it! Hope for it

i wonder how sluggish is the car performing, really that bad? For me i wont be expecting much bcuz, this engine is 100% not par with Ivtec or Mivec!!

But at least better than sylphy and altis 1.8, rite? Any test driver enlighten me?

just dont buy 1.6 like forte....until they give free upgrade etc after 2nd batch lol

on consolation, the cruze also feels like this, like small engine pulling heavy body.. sonata also.. maybe they tuned it for that euro feel.. slow n steady driving

Auto Parking is only available for Korean version I read somewhere. Don't be so lazy lah.. Park the car yourself...

Honestly, i test drive 1.6SX forte, hehe, kinda funny i think myvi and saga accelerate even better.

Cuz i vroom vroom to 100km/h twice, the car like : not really wana move!! Sorry ya Fortian. Just my 2cent

so sad.. been waiting so long for this car.. turns out to be so slow.... I thought I would be buying this car honestly... overpriced and sluggish... Can't think of any reason why I should pay 100k for this car..

Me too, hard to pull trigger @100k
I might as well settle for forte and go europe 1 trip WITH MY WIFE..

Need more feedback for 1.6hs seriously....

what is next choice then? P321 ?

Can we actually seperate into 2 teams,

Team A test drive Forte 2.0, Team B test drive 1.8 Nu Engine.

Fully loaded 5pax! Try to speed in the same highway.

Mark down all the time 0-100km/h in sec!

I think 3 sessions r enuf to finalize our 50/50 thinking : forte 2.0 better or the impossible 1.8 Nu.

Only A suggestion!

My colleague bought the 6 speed 1.6SX Forte. The acceleration was miles better than the 1.6 Elantra even with 5 adults on the car. Even the owner of a 2.0GT Lancer agreed to this. You drove the old 4-speed forte?

P321.. haha....
High tech stuff inside local car?

This time i guess not only car terbakar in middle of highway

he want fast mah.. turbo veli fast.

Haha, is 6speed but the thing is i haven get my chance to test drive 1.6 elantra! so might got it wrong.

Hyundai's automatic is programmed for smooth driving style, that's how I am able to drive the 6 speed cars without any shift shock and a 'ridiculous' fuel economy that many claims is impossible to get.

If you really want the 'performance' pick up, go into semi auto mode and go higher in the rev, I'd avoid you on the road if you drive your car like how many customer does in test drive. Seriously, how often you rev till close to red line?

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 30 2012, 11:27 PM

So who is confirm getting wor? Looks like most is siding to 1.8.
Was told the spare tyre is not the full-size one, can confirm? Can the space house a full-size tyre if we put in?

I'm still considering, but if get, definitely will get rid the inokom logo... Maybe this:

the Forte 2.0SX ler.... nothing beats this car in terms of value...

Is rumoured that P3-21A (a.k.a. Proton Preve??) launching delayed due to some issues with the CFE engine. Some Exora CFE owners have complained (you can find youtube videos on this) of strange noises from the engine. Proton did so much publicity for this car, and yet not able to deliver as to what they promise. I would not dare to touch this car until at least one year later.

Just days after the Power of One event started, an Exora exploded 4 times in a small town in Sabah (Kota Maludu), killing its owner. Couldn't confirm if it was a CFE or not. I have seen several burnt Saga BLMs as well on the road. Now u tell me if u dare to buy and drive the CFE car?

http://kensomuse.blogspot.com/2012/03/hyun...impossible.html
Show boot and tyre area

Nice comparison

sorry dun look interesting inside and out..

lets be honest, if the elantra look like forte i dun think will chat until so many pages.. and wait over 1year right?

There are a few kind of Hyundai doubters out there

The first kind is the previous bad experience doubter, which is willing to take another Hyundai as long as the old problem has been rectified.

The second kind is the doubter with a curious mind why is Hyundai doing so well compared to last time.

The third kind and sadly the biggest majority kind, is the kind that are defensive about their POV against Hyundai, and will never agree to any clear strong point in a Hyundai car.

Easy deals from the first kind are usually people who thinks it's about to time to trade in their Getz, Matrix or their 'first' car without much complaint.

For the second kind of doubters, I suggest you come and take a look at the car in the metal, Hyundai cars aren't photogenic, Sonata look horrid in photograph.

From my experience, the third kind can never be converted, might as well focus our attention to the first 2 kind where the bulk of our sales come from.

Selling 4 Elantra per month won't be hard, after all, I can sell 'overpriced LM and YF' just to about anyone monthly. 4-5 cars' commission is more than what some people's basic salary is working in some company for years.



This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 30 2012, 11:39 PM

i wish you can earn my commission~~~by putting hope that,plz dun resign.

Thats explain price tag 111k

Haha lol...

Why not try working in car sales a month and rethink what you assumed? Or take on a car dealership and try to juggle around with a narrow dealer margin?

My showroom has been understaffed since opening 4 years ago, because many comes and go thinking selling 2-3 cars per month can become overnight millionaire, once they realize it's not true, they run away after working 3 months. You think those free tinting, full tank, smart tags, higher trade in price magically manifest themselves out of thin air? BTW, there are cars that I only earn RM100 commission, for the sake of hitting company's target, I had 3 such 'target hitting' sale in March and for that three, I only earned RM600 selling a Sonata and 2 Tucson.

I live a simple life, unlike many Malaysians. My expenses planning of about RM1,000 per month still I have extra to spend on my gf.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 30 2012, 11:49 PM

v r the same kind of species for the bold wan.

selling 111k car dun think is that much..

1million car maybe yes.

Erm, can i ask for discount if in group buy?

The looks..I like the Elantra better..but value for money Kia Forte 2.0SX is the winner

Test drove Forte 2.0SX on Wednesday and today test drove the Elantra 1.8...like the Forte better in terms of acceleration, handling and I feel the NVH is better in Forte. I can hear the engine roaring in Elantra when I floored the pedal but in Forte the engine sounds pleasant from inside the cabin.

I am not a bias towards KIA and this is my honest opinion. I have used Hyundai Getz, Matrix and Trajet before, so I though of buying Elantra..but after the test drive I think I'm going for Forte.

How big is your 'group'?

aiyoh if you can accept the forte looks, long time also should have bought la no need to wait elantra.. for the price/spec comparison naza is way stronger.

I will help you find out the TRUTH Stay tune!

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Added on March 30, 2012, 11:52 pmwow you boom it gao gao. But is true. why wana wait elantra ya??? Sumthng is bothering you

This post has been edited by WieBoy: Mar 30 2012, 11:52 PM

is this after you read he sell 4-5 cars also can untung alot liao..

Some people are not willing to pay 100-200 more monthly for a car they like, but willing to pay 400-500 more monthly for a standard-spec Japanese car

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Added on March 30, 2012, 11:56 pmI am a simple living dude lah, comm+basic RM3,000 per month I happy already

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 31 2012, 12:07 AM

Photostat machine rosak, every day rain..
Money not dry yet... now raining season over..
Pocket gatal.. want start searching can or not.... Valid point?

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yes the spare tyre is those emergency size. The well look like it can fit a 17".

SD and Hyundai is trying hard to move up the food chain. There's quite an investment in the preview event and it certainly don't look like a budget car launch. If SD can knock a few thousand off, this look sure hit.

The AVN unit is certainly a local spec-ed thing. The GPS is Papago and i think its version M3. I took a look at the reverse camera attached at the back, look like its a double side tape work, i may be wrong but it sure look like another local addition. The AVN though i suspect is local, fit nicely in and i was told all the steering control work with the AVN. One give away is the AVN come with bluetooth but i cant see any call answer button on the steering. Doesn't make sense if the handfree button is located right in the middle of the center console unless its an after thought.

2 thing I notice misisng is the retracable side mirror and the light on the door when you open the door (kinda like warning to others there is a object). no big deal but i expect these on a "premium" spec.

If i compare the spec with the other Japs, this is certainly 1 up compared to Civic and Altis 1.8 model. This come with Nappa leather, "integrated" AVN, sunroof etc. but RM112k OTR may be a little too much to ask for a Hyundai for now. The Korean will shed their budget tag one day, just like the Japs did but probably this gen Elantra come too soon for some of us.

if i have to make the choice, a few thousand discount will help but right now, i'll hold my on and see if there is any promotion in the future.

can change the spare tyre to like the main tyres?

Promotion is on our hand. You n me buy it, get more ppl in the group buy, v can request more promo. Deal?

problem is how do you get the rim to look like the others??? unless you don't mind yur 17" spare rim look different. i don't think SD will put in a 5th rim into the spare for you.

The only option i am told now is the skirting.

Can always ask service center whether they can help you order one. It won't make sense there's no 'spare' rims(pun intended). If not how those with damaged rim going to get back the same design rims?

It's another problem whether the well is deep enough to fit a full size spare tyre.

dun mind pay more to order but hopefully enough to fit la

dun want to use motorbike size spare tyre

Tested 1.6hs and 1.8 with 2 in front and 1 passenger. Not really full test drive but purely to test and feel on the acceleration.

1.6h.s acceleration seems sluggish from the beginning but picking up in later stage.. yup underpower. My myvi1.3A easily win from 0-100km but personally still feel better then forte 1.6sx.
1.8 is much more feeling like driving a C-segment car and slightly better and responsive like myvi feeling but really don't feel vroom power on it. Still can bear with it.

Interior wise, in common, hand break really feeling cheapo as mentioned by some earlier. Door close sound does not really feel sound solid when slam the door... i prefer more solid sound and feel high class with that sound haha.


1.6sx, interior as expected, basic one. Leather is okay. 1.8 Nappa leather really nice. the look and feel is 1 grade upper than 1.6hs.

SA offer extra rm500 on trade in car, rm500 on tint, full tank, smartag and tissot watch if book by this week. They can't promise any better deal as they don't even know their commission at the moment...

In short, don't really feel a deal breaker at the moment. If would like to purchase, i will recommend 1.8 or go for forte 2.0.

anyway, i will not make any purchase as 1.8 is still slightly higher with current spec to me. 1.6 underpower

Beh tahan of all those comments, so i did it! i hope to send these to SD now~~~


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Nice one but not sure abt the gf part.

oh cuz mine love Lexus so much!!! is time to dream and to believe price will drop soon

Thinking of choose 1.6std, but wondering if i wanna install the reverse camera like forte.... will it void my warranty...?

Hello All !! Just wait for the 2012 i30 PLEASE !!

wat is i30

huh ? cut around it will make the tint look cacat or not ?

u mean autolight sensor also located at the same place as rain sensor ?

seems like i have to drop my super dark tint dream liao.

1.6 Manual Standard RM86,888
1.6 Auto Standard RM91,888
1.6 Auto High Spec RM96,888
1.8 Premium Auto RM111,888

this price is really pulling a lot of potential buyers far far away.. As one of it here..

me 2 =/

now in dilemma either waiting 2nd batch or buy forte now....number plate also tend to go tender edi...

shake hand* yet so many hype about value. i guess the only thing forte stands for is cheap.

Was molesting the 1.6 version at Citta Mall just now, looks not too bad

lol bro

since when ~100k consider cheap ?

then those proton 40-50k? dirt cheap?

if follow malaysian automotive standards, yes. since we have gtr and panameras flocking the road.

This post has been edited by Kalist0: Mar 31 2012, 01:47 AM

p12 or watever prevee like pervert if they put 70k compare to 100k forte, 112 elantra, still not gonna pandang p-watsoever what else to buy p-watsoever

me 3....

think going for mazda3 tomorrow

Tinting don't adhere well to the black borders of a windscreen, the part near the rear view mirror has like a protruding border so the tint technician will cut a piece to go around it.

Light sensors are small diodes anyway, so even if you cut a small hole around the tint to compensate, it won't leave a gap that's overly offending.

This might be what happen if you have tinting interfering with autolight sensor. Tested on a Starex. Windscreen cannot put tint that is too dark anyway, JPJ not approve



This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 31 2012, 02:10 AM

Hyund@i i-ioniq is gorgeous, a FluidicSculpturED concept car

Back to reality, in BolehLand, Hyund@i suffered from some strong external factors which may not found in most Europe and America market. Hence, buy the car you like the MOST based on your wallet and PERIOD.

Life is SHORT !!

This post has been edited by SteadyPana: Mar 31 2012, 02:23 AM

thanks bro for the explaination...

Live in Penang Island for so many years, not even seen a JPJ road block before, from Georgetown area to my house.

So JPJ not approved is not an issue to me

LOL! Are your it is only slightly better than Myvi???

Bro i think u need to start selling perodua cars. Lower comm but high volume.. hyundai low comm,low volume.. how lah?


Cuz jap car might be more exp in the beginning but over the span of 5 years its cheaper n easier to maintain. Dont be penny wise pound foolish

After 1 year of buying the car, then u will see many in the road and Forte came with cooler design. Eventually u and ppl around you will get boring with the car also, why so emphasizing just merely on the "LOOK" ?

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Added on March 31, 2012, 6:46 amGot new japanese car can pay 400-500 monthly with 10% downpayment? Wow!!!

This post has been edited by Chongkor: Mar 31 2012, 06:46 AM

On average, Perodua showrooms has at least 10-20 SAs, assuming 40 Myvis per month, the average is 2 car per SA, and the SAs there aren't as kind as you think they are. I am not willing to play the Hunger Games.

I would love to see a comparison between Camry/Accord service schedule vs the Sonata to have this verified. Genuine parts, genuine service center.

This post has been edited by FluidicSculpture: Mar 31 2012, 07:11 AM

Thanks, bro ... added a picture of the boot but am afraid it's not very clear.

As for the tires, there are more pictures here:

http://kensomuse.blogspot.com/2012/03/immi...ew-hyundai.html

Test drove both 1.6 & 1.8, and both 2 times.........hahaha

One thing to add, I tested on a much further route, if you are familiar with the area, you know how to make that long U-turn looking @ Empire...

And, as some knew, i owned H, and Hyundai before....

1.8
with its published spec of ~ 2.0 Civic, I was expecting something in par on acceleration, and pulling.....but, I guess it is slightly better than 1.8 only........
when compare with Forte 2.0 (or even optima 2.0 which i nearly bought), the performance of kia definitely better.

The power of low rpm is good enough for smooth ramp, but if you are splinter, not for you, the power kicks in in higher rpm.
And, mind you, if you press paddle hard enough, the gear shift only appear @ 6500

handling, better than sonata!!! very very similar to civic 1.8, better than kia........

1.6 HS
was a surprise!!!, first, the moment i sit in the car, the feeling was so different, maybe is because of the leather..... might as well put in fabric.........
When I left the parking lot, and started to test, OMG, that is .............. really sluggish!!!! because of my expectation, I felt really dissapointed!!!


couldnt believe it, i again, took the longer route, with SA ....

Again, the power only kicks in in high RPM, but low RPM, forget it. For daily use, it should be good enough.
Comparing to forte2.0, forte2.0 wins!

OVERALL:

If you have a budget of 140k:
===>Kia Optima

If you have a budget of 110-120k, or 140k but wife dont approve K5 (because too big for her):
Forget about altis1.8, civic 1.8 etc, ====> Elantra 1.8 (pls dont compare with civic 2.0)

if you have a budget of <100k,
I find if difficult to recommend Elantra 1.6HS, ======> forte 2.0 (with higher spec, better performance, if you dont mind the space la....)

However, if you are upgrading from B-segment (ie city, vios), of expect it to be in par with forte 1.6 (c-segment)........ then you can start bashing SD!!!!!!!!!

P/S: I placed booking for 1.8, good enough for me, which clock around 70-80k mileage every year............

Alpha engine is found in previous Accent, replaced by Gamma engine. Beta engine is found in Avante X20, replaced by Nu engine

read properly la.. "MORE.."

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Added on March 31, 2012, 8:56 amas i said earlier, if people think like you then no need to wait 1 year for the elantra lor. just buy the 2L forte already .. who (foreign brands of the same segment) can beat naza on pricing?

as for me yeah every 1-2years i buy new cars cos i get bored with them real fast, so JAPS with high resale value is a must..

This post has been edited by ar188: Mar 31 2012, 08:56 AM

because of your comments, today onwards there'll be many JPJ road blocks

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Added on March 31, 2012, 9:54 amplanned to buy 1.6HS but everybody says sluggish..how la

This post has been edited by Sunsetwoohlala: Mar 31 2012, 10:24 AM

Confirm no power retractable mirrors ?

Myvi 1.3A can accelerate from 0-100 within 11.6s?

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Added on March 31, 2012, 10:28 amYou really have to try it first. So many people are driving Persona and even Exora which are a lot more underpower than Elantra/Forte 1.6

This post has been edited by caddilac: Mar 31 2012, 10:28 AM

[quote=caddilac,Mar 31 2012, 10:24 AM]
Myvi 1.3A can accelerate from 0-100 within 11.6s? :




Maybe he say under normal daily acceleration (not WOT),I tried my gf myvi acceleration not bad quite responsive until 60 maybe of the gear ratio la but elantra I feel abit sluggish maybe due to the Eco mode I might be wrong

This post has been edited by heng84: Mar 31 2012, 10:57 AM

Will go to Kah Bintang Sunny Point Penang test drive today.

Please test drive with ECO-MODE OFF & review. Thanks.

ECO mode. someone can help to confirm it can actually be turned off before official launch next week? that's the first thing I'm going check and disable, if can.