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.

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.

Nice one but not sure abt the gf part.

I've seen an article and a video saying the US Elantra cone with some volcanic Rick insert to dampen noise. i guest we are not getting that.

the 1.8 does make some noise when pressed.

i tot the AVN unit come with bluetooth function?

power folding mirror. Those folding/retractable side mirror.

Forte 2.0 is less than 100k.