Disappointed with the EXORBITANT PRICE. It's very expensive for a CKD yet a bit stingy specced car. The 1.6 with 6 speed manual RM87,000 OTR. 1.6 Standard with 6 speed Auto RM92,000 OTR, 1.6 High spec RM97,000 OTR. Eg. 2 Airbags instead of 6 airbags found in Singapore model. No Elec folding side mirrors (simple but useful feature found even on RM54,000 Myvi 1.5SE), NO ISOFIX Child anchor on rear seats, NO HID, NO Full size spare wheel (only space saver donuts).
The 1.6 generates 130ps@6300rpm and 157Nm@4850rpm of torque.
Difference between 1.6 standard and 1.6 High-spec (HS). The 1.6 HS comes with ESP (Traction control), Tilt and telescopic steering wheel (VS Tilt only on lower spec), engine start stop button, Leather wrapped steering wheel & gear knob and lastly aluminum pedal.
The 1.8 Premium gets the following extras: Auto-cruise, 2 zone climate control (1.6 gets Manual control air-cond), Elec glass sunroof, Elec adjustable front driver seat, Nappa leather, GPS+DVD+Reverse camera and Traction control reserved only for 1.8 Premium spec which priced at WHOOPING RM112,000 OTR. The 1.8 mated with 6 speed Auto, generates 150ps@6500rpm and 178Nm@4700rpm of torque.
DRIVE TIME:
During the 4km drive, the Acceleration for the high revving 1.8 Premium's GOOD but engine's VERY NOISY at above 3000rpm. Note that the torque (pulling power) extends to 4700rpm. I'd say its pick-up's as good as Civic 1.8IVTEC. Ride and handing's above average soaking up bumps and uneven roads with ease despite using Cost cutting Torsion beam rear suspension, maybe the front MacPherson struts with anti-roll bar helped a bit. The Electric power steering (EPS) did its job decently too.
INTERIOR:
Dashboard plastic's LOOKS and feels cheap. Headroom and legroom's excellent at front, so does the driving position. BUT headroom at rear's DISAPPOINTING. Picture below is 5 feet 8 me. OKAY for me.
But my 5 feet 10 (177cm) colleague's head brushed the roof liner, though REAR LEGROOM's EXCELLENT (As good as Sonata). Electric sunroof brightens the cabin and offers rear occupants broader visibility (see photo below).
Boot space a respectable 420L even with Spare saver spare (picture below).
Heck, even the Peugeot 308 Turbo hatchback's 10L (430L) more achieved with a FULL SIZE 17" Spare wheel.
That's all I can comment. My OVERALL RATING: 6/10 only.
Well there's a saying a picture's worth 1000 words. Here are some photos:
Well there's a saying a picture's worth 1000 words. Here are some photos:
If you have booked or bought this car, please give feedback where you bought and recommend your sales exec (if you are happy with him/her). Also, please state how long you waited for the car. Thanks in advance.
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. An original Jeff Lim's production. My original work.
I tested the new Elantra twice at Glenmarie at high speed and on a rainy day.
ReplyDeleteMy conclusions are this car has very good stability feeling during driving even or a very wet road which is unusual for any cars of Asian origins.
Cornering has predictable qualities which allow better control for the driver. Noise wise is rather good except when going very hard. To me, all Asian cars with less than 2.4L engines will make louder noises when the tough gets going especially smaller engines! Even the new Preve is more noisy than the Elantra.
The interior looks very kool and obviously inspired from Toyota Prius. The 'nappa' leather gave it a plush feel and appearance. I have not seen any other car models offering this kind of premium quality at this price. Everyone who came for the road tests remarked how nice it was inside this car.
You wont find the new Elantra cornering fantastic like the Preve but try it over potholes and in real city conditions. You will find just as I had that the new Elantra suffered no rattles or awful noises even when seated at the back seats like the Preve did.
why you keep comparing with Preve....it is not aple to aple comparison....pls compare it with other 1.8 models such as civic
ReplyDeleteHe is comparing apple to apple because the Elantra also has a few 1.6 versions.
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The new Sonata looks a bit different Vishnoo. The front grille is very big. As you said Camry is not in this segment. http://autoportal.com/newcars/hyundai/elantra/
ReplyDeleteThe Elantra got a pretty big face lift and it's very stylish overall,pretty edged over it's competitors.16 Inch Alloy wheels are a big plus to Elantra.
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