Yes just test drove. Stop the car first, toggle to econmode screen, press n hold  trip button. It will toggle between on/off

so got any difference between on and off?

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.

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

on paper elantra shud be slightly better but better ask her to try out the Elantra first..

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Added on March 31, 2012, 7:36 pm
Too bad then. Personally i can't find another car within 100k to have similar quality as elantra

hahahah, but sit outside u might feel different/opposite wor
chabutzzz

Honestly, before I test this Hyundai Elantra, I have a very high hope on it, but after yesterday test-drive, everything seem totally opposite. When sitting inside, the head room is the most obvious bad design, I'm 6ft something, no matter how low I adjust the seat, when entering I have to becareful  my head not to hit the roofline. Second, the dashboard layout is very weird, especially the center air cond vent. About performance, I only tested the 1.8 and I found the power isn't there, I can feel the sluggishness and I have to push harder to get the run faster a bit, and the NVH is bad, tires noise and engine noise is quite obvious, and the engine not as smooth as I expected. When comparing to sylphy, the riding and driving quality is like  heaven and hell, totally opposite, the sylphy is so much smoother than the Elantra and quietness is also very obvious. So does this New Elantra worth the money?  My answer is totally not worth, and pls don't bash me, It is just my own view and opinion.

Yeah tats why jetta selling so poor...

Golf also c seg but seems like more popular also. And we are a sedan oriented market so it is quite a special case. Why ppl wan golf but not jetta?

Coz their sedan look uglier compared to their hatch.

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Added on April 1, 2012, 3:52 pm
I am perfectly fine with forte so elantra should not be a problem. I dont see why i need so much power coz i dun like to accel tat fast. In normal driving i think those excess power reserve is a waste for me. Just like forte i will say it is adequate rather than sluggish. So far only exora cps cant meet my requirement Lolz...
i will test next week.

The biggest problem is that most people never drive a newer gen 1.6 C-seg car. In our market only Forte and Altis are C-seg with 1.6 engine and it is quite difficult to see a 1.6 Altis otr

you are right.

feel fast and actually IS fast, is different.

in kancil we can feel fast.

if a test drive at 60 you also feel fast, how to take it to 160?

since u guys are all racer (lol) , i suggest you guys take the car to higher speed during test drive to give a fair comment.

at low speed, myvi/kancil/kelisa will feel faster than 2.0 civic.
real life?

and 0-100 means nothing.

if u wanna race on highway, ppl are talking about beyond legal limit, and its all about ingear acceleration.

but, seriously, u guys bought 1.6 car to race? .......    

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 😱

if you bought myvi,kancil or even vios to race, i feel sad for your daddy.

Personally, I really really like the Elantra design. Its such a sexy and beautiful car to look at.
In fact, I like the look of the Sonata and also the Tucson. All having the fluidic element in it.

But to be honest, after a while it gets boring. Now I dont make 2nd look at the Sonatas and Tucson.
The latest looks now are the KIA's K5, Sportage, Koup. In fact, the Forte' look is more lasting to my opinion.

Even my wife says so. She suggested that the Civic will have a longer lasting look than the Elantra. No doubt that the Elantra looks awesome now.
But its the evergreen look that is of better purchase.

my 2 cents

Went for test drive yesterday. Both 1.6 & 1.8 too.

Stil the price come into my mind 1st place whether the car worth it or not with the features.

U know what, Lame Darby oredy came out a memo saying the they will review the price again, not lower but higher! Claiming that IF the response is good on these few days. I read the official memo given by SA.

So what u all guys think? If this is so true, Lame Darby is really really a greedy company that don't really care about the market needs right now, value for money!

seems like the 1.8 doesnt live up to its performance figure.....or is the car still new?