the 5.9L/100KM really   
really proves that the car can do 40mpg as advertise in US.
my current 1.5 Accent the best i do only 6L/100KM and that is cruising NSE. 

The US fuel economy i think is based on a different engine right? the GDI

guys, we dun use MPG (miles per Gallon)
we use KM/L (kilometer per liter)

may confuse some forum readers...

Wana ask elantra weight much more lighter due to the door built partially with aluminum rather than steel rite?
So it will feels abit floating compare to other C-segment cars! Plz correct me! Maybe other cars nowadays using same build in quality.

Will compare and let u know. Driving altis 1.8 now. Collecting elantra 1.8 tomorrow

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Added on May 16, 2012, 12:01 pm
Yup bcoz of rim and tyre. 1.8 comes with continental max contact. The name says it all. Get rid of nct5 ASAP. Useless tyre

then wat should be the correct tyre pressure??

Conclusion, overprice car which is not comparable to the US version. But at least exterior is nice but we are not buying car just for exterior, the whole package must be good

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Added on May 17, 2012, 5:07 pm

Conclusion, overprice car which is not comparable to the US version. But at least exterior is nice but we are not buying car just for exterior, the whole package must be good

Believe me. If the price of 1.8P=Forte 2.0. The 'Unhappy' will say the other way

I also have booked the new elantra 1.6HS, but received so much complaints regarding 2nd value, not worth compare to new civic 2012 just posted at paultan website, underpower for 1.6 and other things, can someone help me is that worth to buy? my SA discount for me RM1k, change front and rear logo free too.

ss427 says:
21/5/2012 at 5:00 pm

To all my Bolehland frens who drives the FD1 or FD2 or FD3, keep your car as long as possible…

Honda has lost it and the days of crap Civics is coming to your country very soon.

In SG, the new FN Civic is so bad and so expensive that less than 5 were sold since its intro in Jan… Insane COE prices aside, this POS CIvic 1.8 costs nearly SG$170k a piece… a brand new Audi A4 1.8 TFSi cost SG$169k…. Go fig which is a better bet

And becos of its much cheapen built and hidous looks, our FDs are much sought after in the used car market. In fact, car buffs are willing to pay top dollar for our FDs…esp the 2009 facelift version.

Just a quick comparision between the POS Civic 1.8 and the current FD1

- No more floor mounted gas pedal! Applies to all Civic models. Too expensive to include in the new Civic
- Dash looks like it was designed by someone who is high on drugs.
- That tiny LCD screen next to the tach is too small to read in bright sunlight. New fonts on the instrument cluster
- Dashboard, central console, floor console are now built with cheap, hard looking plastic. Our FD plastic is as good as Accord’s
- No more 60:40 splif fold rear seatbacks. Its either you fold the entire back or just shut up. Too expensive to include in new Civic
- No more 6 CD changer. The integrated HU now accepts just ONE CD…The new HU looks like its pirated from the City’s. The buttons felt very cheap to touch.
- Sat Nav option is available in the 2L. However, locally installed maps is hard to read and slow to respond

- Very slow steering gear ratio!. FD1 and FD2 has a lock to lock ratio of just 2.7 turns. The new Civic…. 3.11! Elantra at 2.8 You will need to turn the steering wheel more to make any sharp turns.
- Still no 6 airbags for Civic. in SE Asia. Its dual front for 1.8. 2L has seat mounted side airbags. But no window curtain bags… Too expensive to be installed in Civic. !@#$%

- Lesser sound insulation as compared to FDs. Our FDs is already not the last word is sound insulation but the new Civic make it even worse
- Shorten wheelbase! Enought said…!@#$%
- New paddle shifters behind new steering wheel looks and feels more like buttons than a real paddle. Its abit difficult to use it to shift quickly

- Honda now includes a so called ‘Econ’ button on the dash in a bid to boost fuel economy. Do not engage it unless you want your Civic to drive like turtle. It will enable the ECU to retart timing, limit throttle opening, reduce aircon compressor efficency and have the gearbox upshift very early… all these to increase fuel economy…. which in real life, doesn’t really do much.

- There’s no longer any plastic covers to cover the bootlid hinges… Its bare metal all the way. Too expensive to install such things in the new Civic.

-The new fugly tailight assembly no longer feature high intensity clear lens. It is cheap looking frosted lens that looks more at home in a late 90s car than something outta 2012.

- Softer springs and shocks for the new POS Civic. You’re not expected to drive enthustically for your mission is to save fuel.

Actually the registration of the Q is up to the car dealer whether want to do it for u or not. If they are very confident that you will sure get loan approved or you buy cash, they will immediately register a slot in the Q. Nowadays, majority car dealer will only register your name for the Q only once they get LOU from the bank upon the bank approved the loan for you. They will only write your info in the VSO upon you pay the deposit and then submit a copy to the bank for loan application first before they go to next step. Normally loan will be approved in 3 days if your record is good. Sometimes, some bank take ages to approved it for you. If they approved your loan 2 weeks later after you paid your deposit, that means you will only consider to start to Q 2 weeks later by then. Some bank even worst, like my case my SA help to apply 3 banks to get best rate and 2 banks called me and 1 of them immediately approved a day later while other bank is still in processing. The worst is another bank never called me since my loan has been approved nearly a week ago.

The date of booking that SD refer should be the booking made from the car dealer after they received LOU from bank to confirm your loan is approved.

not reali....currently 1.8 seems slow or stop production in favor of 1.6

Hi All,

I've recently clocked 100k on my Civic FD 2.0 and have diagnose a few problems which I am totally disappointed with Honda and I'm desperate to get rid of My civic and VOW to NEVER EVER buy a honda anymore.

I've seen many brothers in the forum complaining about steering rack problem, steering pump problem, etc and all this is happening to me and why do I have to fork out so much money where I have a toyota altis that is clocking more than 130k and no major parts required for change. Just normal brake pads change and small parts.

1) I've just got sent my car to SC for a diagnostics on a "CLOG CLOG" sound when going on bumpy roads. SC center say steering rack problem and wanted to charge me RM5000. I got a SHOCK!!!

2) I've changed my tie rods few months back and they say would solve the problem. But unfortunately NO!!!!

3) When my warranty was still valid, they couldn't diagnose the bloody problem.

4) Engine shaking, ask me to change mounting and tensioner. I changed tensioner but produce a new sound.

5) Now Im just waiting for steering pump to break down. A timebomb after reading so many feedback on steering pump problem.

6) Luckily my wheel bearing was changed during warranty.

7) Even passenger door handle also has sound when going on rough roads.

I just wonder why my Toyota Altis didn't give me any such major problems at all.

Honda = nice to see but cheap piece of junk, I will settle for a toyota(uncle car) for durability rather than worrying and thinking of repairs.

For those who wants a free ride on my civic to experience all funny and "clog clog" sound, pls PM me. I'll be glad to take you for a ride in a HONDA CHEAP [CENSORED] PIECE OF CRAP..

Please dont ask me to buy a BMW or Merc for a better car. Its not about a better car but keeping the quality to market standards.

hello guys.. just want to share with u since there is a new competitor in the c-segment.. this time is from korea.. it is completely knock down (CKD) and was assembled by inokom.. so dont be surprise if u see an inokom batch instead of hyundai logo at the car.. (but the salesman tell me, they can change it back if u want to).. Laughing

i test drive the unit this evening.. 2 engine are available.. 1.6 Gamma and new engine, NU 1.8.. too bad, the test drive unit only available in 1.6.. (it comes with manual 6 speed too) Wink

POWER: it seems that even 1.6, it is very smooth and i think are able to catch the FD1.. Shocked coz the max power his engine produce is 130ps and the torque is about 160N/mm.. engine note are barely heard unless u take it to about 4000rpm.. gear changes are also smooth.. A/T transmission also come with 6 speed..

NVH: this is the part that i am very particular.. since it is a new car, maybe everything is tight and there is no rattling heard.. tyre noise are minimal.. this one, i can say that our FD is not a match.. no chance to take it to high speed to test the wind sound.. but at 80-90km/h, NVH are still kept minimal.. saleperson told me there is foam injected into some part of the car.. i tough he is just say it.. but when i see the broucher, YES.. there is some part injected with autofoam to tackle the NVH

SUSPENSION: a bit soft compared to FD.. high speed cornering, maybe FD win.. but softer suspension ensure more comfort and more composed ride.. since i am not a person who like to drive to the limit oftenly, i like the suspension setup.. Very Happy

overall, with prices below 120k, this car is another option to buy.. for 1.8, u will get the nappa leather, 17 wheel wrapped with continental tyre, dvd & gps navigation on board, reverse cam and 8 way electric power seat (for driver only).. it looks handsome too.. with aftermarket bodykit that will be invented in no time, i am sure this car will be more handsome.. Very Happy

Mobis Door Visor done....

i called hyundai helpline yesterday.. and was told i am 1687th on queue and 65th for hyper silver.. book date 30th April..

i think i will hibernate..   

she said waiting time for lesser chosen colours is 3-4 months.. since i've already waited a month, hibernate 2 months should be enough kua... hahaha

long story la.. almost got myself a 2nd hand '07 civic d but last minute change back to elantra.. thats y booked late 

Now Elantra has achieved 3300 order as of 25May2012. Glad to hear of the success.
http://www.mmail.com.my/story/new-elantra-...s-3300-bookings