Gonna test drive again after the car is available in the show room. Test drive in all terrain to answer all my questions n doubt of the car. Same time gonna test drive Forte 1.6SX again. And Yes, their FL (coming next month) will come with touch screen + GPS. Gonna upgrade my seats to fully Nappa leather too. FOC on body kit and 5 protection tinting.

Yes if I m not mistaken. As I went to both 1U roadshow and KIA show room next to Federal Highway today. The SA told me they r waiting for the new 2.0 FL to come in next week n also the 1.6 out from the garage (seemed like someone back into something n need some paint job) before I can test drive it.

Physical appearance (exterior) should be exactly the same. Interior wise I think they just add in the touch screen + GPS.

FYI, now SD only supplying 1.6HS and if u confirm by this weekend you can get some freebies like tinting and emblem with number plate. Confirm can get car end of the month. But 1.6STD can only get the car as soon as 1-2mths time. No showroom has this model yet anyway. SD just gave directive to promote 1.6HS for now next batch only 1.6STD.

PS: so those who paid or waited since last year and those who just booked today can get at the same time

This post has been edited by stevenycs: Apr 6 2012, 06:22 PM

Cause directive just came out these few days. Those wanna fight for target incentive would waive off some of their commission which I think everyone know how much by now.

Maybe u can still "con" your SA for something good luck

I managed to test the 1.6HS along KESAS today.
Turned off the ECON from the start n it felt totally different from when I test drove it last Fri at Citta. I was impressed. Even during idle to accelerate on a slope the car didn't really have much problem going up. Massive jam along LDP but the response n noise level really good. Then suddenly got one Forte honk me. Haha!!! Don't care about him n go on. Overall it's a nice ride. My interest is back to Elantra now.

No worries bro. The SA today don't even know it can be turn off before I shown him. Lolx!!

Now I just wana confirm that the StD unit can do the same or not only.

According to the spec STD lack some of the supervision customization. I asked the SA manager n he explained to me during his training this actually means that the STD don't have these two features:

1) option to choose how you wan your car to be unlock after you stop. Either park the car or when power is off. I forgot the other one. Haha. Too much info at the same time.

But he mentioned this is on their training unit which is a full spec before the "stripping" by SD. Haha!! So better wait for the Std available in the showroom first.

Yup, 1.6HS is a must. Some might have 1.8 but definitely no STD n MN. Haha.

I think 2.45 not an issue. Cause standard interest is 2.46%.

I think they all gave Based on Affin Bank.
But according to the SA other banker like PB maybe can get lower. Loan amount around 75K and above the rate is around there. Unless u r going for longer repayment like 9 years. Might get even lower.

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Added on April 7, 2012, 12:02 amNo body kit available for the time being. Asked already. Maybe on the FL later. Saw some online really nice.

Bout the warranty I got diff story.
HQ told me both engine n gear box got 5 yrs unlimited warranty whereas the rest is 5 yrs or 300,000km whichever comes earlier. But the other SA told me everything is 5yrs n 300,000Km. Which is which?! Guy?!

This post has been edited by stevenycs: Apr 7 2012, 12:02 AM

Some reading material on Forte & Elantra comparison. No bias here. Just wanna share the info.
But the Elantra we're having here are stripped down so much and not so similar to what they used to compare with Forte in the article.
But still something for us to think about

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/10751...te-compare-cars

you are right bro

This is taken directly from the US version of the 2012 Elantra user manual (which I assume is the same as ours)

"Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling the engine and transaxle. But fuel efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habits and road conditions. When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that Active ECO is operating."

"Limitations of Active ECO operation: If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when driving uphill because engine torque is restricted.
When using sports mode: The system will be limited according to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed for a few seconds: The system will be limited, judging that the driver wants to speed up."

Actually I'd tested both several times now. (just wanna make sure and clear my doubts of all the questions)
Now I can say that I am 90% sure to get an Elantra now.
As you know, I am deciding between the 1.6STD and Forte SX and my first has always been the Elantra.

Since I had clear my doubt on the power for both (it's the same for me actually) so I had to go with Elantra.
Sorry, I know I don't really make sense here but just to cut short, I just love Hyundai more than Kia.

Sonata red is not the same Tomato Red as the new Elantra or so I was told by the SA from HQ.

As mentioned earlier, it's only available during the second batch.
The SA also cause the RED n Santorio Blue was place in the catalogue but it's not available in their first batch.
All the customers are requesting that color. haha!!

Same as my SA. She went to the warehouse top last Thursday. Production only doing HS n 1.8 to test the market now. As you can see, most of the orders r for these two models only. But I'm one of those minority whose waiting for the STD version.

Delivery for HS as mentioned earlier is as early as end of the month or early next month. For STd unit need to wait 1-2 mths n some said 2-3 mts. So need to book early now. Yup, it's considers 2nd batch

Yup, I think this is quite firm. Both dealer n HQ said the same thing.
extra 400 units are made and those who confirm by today might get is as early as end of Apr or early May.
well for HS only of course

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Added on April 8, 2012, 4:40 pm

This post has been edited by stevenycs: Apr 8 2012, 04:40 PM

just re-confirm with the SA on the warranty.
1) 5yrs or 300,000km only on the gearbox n engine
2) 3yrs or (30,000 or 60,000 I forgot) for the rest of the car.

which spot do u mean bro? i will try and check it out again this week (OK, just saw ur thumbnail )

no offense but how to compare VW and Elantra bro?

This post has been edited by stevenycs: Apr 8 2012, 11:13 PM

as for me maybe body kit and good sound system will be suffice

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Added on April 8, 2012, 11:25 pmas mentioned earlier, 5 yrs only on engine n gear box the rest only 3 yeras
but i think changing the interior bulbs to LED don't void the warranty i suspect.
saw a lot of DIY videos on YT showing it

This post has been edited by stevenycs: Apr 8 2012, 11:25 PM