Quantum 5th Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 (edited) Create a thread to discuss All new 2014 Eltantra, which will be launched soon in Singapore, Edited July 10, 2014 by Laserjet ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si4dr 5th Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Er....I think most face lift only.....didn't see any difference 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Looks like a face lift. But in above pic, its GDI = 140ps ? = CAT B Local should be MPI I think, maintaining the 130hp for CAT A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Facelift only, think one of the difference is additional of rear air-con vents at the back seats. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 is it in the altis league? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 No rear aircon? How about aircon front seat? K3 seems to better equiped. is it in the altis league? I will get this anytime between this and Altis. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift_lock 1st Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 No rear aircon? How about aircon front seat? K3 seems to better equiped. I will get this anytime between this and Altis. The Elantra version launched here will have rear aircon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 I'm not sure how this car compares to the K3 and for that matter the Altis. Any current Hyundai, KIA or Toyota owners care to comment. My take abeit through reading reviews etc is that the Koreans have definitely caught up with the Japs and with the price diff ( I think 120k v 130k) should seriously be considered. That said Toyota has always been noted for their reliability but should taht be the main consideration? Think both the Koreans are now just as reliable right? Lastly between the 2 Koreans, which is better? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 (edited) I thought usually the price differences between toyota and korean cars are always about $10K? I remember even way back in 2000s, vios selling at $65K and accent selling at $55k?! If compared between K3 and elantra. should not have too much differences in term of spec. Maybe see if you like which design more only. Edited February 19, 2014 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 I thought usually the price differences between toyota and korean cars are always about $10K? I remember even way back in 2000s, vios selling at $65K and accent selling at $55k?! If compared between K3 and elantra. should not have too much differences in term of spec. Maybe see if you like which design more only. No.now's a day the Kia brought in by C & C always have better spec (better equipped ). Just compare the Santa Fe & Sitemap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaminc1231 2nd Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Comparing to Altis wise, I won't bother. Both Elantra/K3 win Altis hands down in terms of price & feature & safety. Durablity/branding wise, it's subjective. I am driving a K3 so you know my bet. Elantra vs K3: 1. Pricing Elantra has Std and Elite model. Both are more pricey than K3 (based on sgcarmart) currently. When I bought my K3, Elantra Std is comparable to K3, Elite was more expensive. 2. Spec All 3 almost the same, negligible difference. FC should be almost the same too. 3. Exterior Very subjective. Elantra has wow factor but if staring long the look become tiring. However, after the tiredness fade away and you look back at it, it again gives the wow look. (Not sure you know what I am saying) K3, quite standard look which some find nice while some find too common. 4. Interior I find the layout of K3 is nicer than Elantra, again very subjective. 5. Features K3 win hands down. Elantra std is quite bare. Elite model has a lot more but when compared to K3, is still lagging behind. For example, 16' rim vs K3 17. No paddle shift/cruise control/Bluetooth/dualzone aircon/memory seat, etc. But if you don't need all these, it doesn't matter. But then, K3 is cheaper still with all the features. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 (edited) Finally, this Elantra feels more complete. When this new Elantra was launched, I cannot get over the ugly centre console design that looks like a robot face due to the low placed small central air-con vents. Now it is better, if it's with rear air-con it is even better. I happen to find out that most Korean cars, they do come with rear foot well-vents as well, which proves to be a comfort for rear passengers. Edited February 19, 2014 by Heartbreakid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 The Elantra version launched here will have rear aircon. good to know that...this is one main criteria im looking at for my next ride... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade777 5th Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure how this car compares to the K3 and for that matter the Altis. Any current Hyundai, KIA or Toyota owners care to comment. My take abeit through reading reviews etc is that the Koreans have definitely caught up with the Japs and with the price diff ( I think 120k v 130k) should seriously be considered. That said Toyota has always been noted for their reliability but should taht be the main consideration? Think both the Koreans are now just as reliable right? Lastly between the 2 Koreans, which is better? Me sat before the old Altis not the latest one in my colleague's car, we are going out for an appointment. Also, sat in the taxi model I40 during CNY becoz will be drinking beer, so no driving on my own. Dunno the taxi I40 is the same as this model or not. During both times, I am not the driver but as passenger. I find the Altis more stable and quiet. The I40 quiet too but not as stable as Altis, abit floaty and feeling not confident. Maybe, taxis are different. My genuine comment coz I don't own both cars or have I driven both. Edited February 19, 2014 by Renegade777 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Me sat before the old Altis not the latest one in my colleague's car, we are going out for an appointment. Also, sat in the taxi model I40 during CNY becoz will be drinking beer, so no driving on my own. Dunno the taxi I40 is the same as this model or not. During both times, I am not the driver but as passenger. I find the Altis more stable and quiet. The I40 quiet too but not as stable as Altis, abit floaty and feeling not confident. Maybe, taxis are different. My genuine comment coz I don't own both cars or have I driven both. I never sat in the i40 taxi before but sat in the 05 altis, i also find the ride quite comfort and stable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtfsl Neutral Newbie February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 no diff from 2013.... K3 anytime better than this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly1 1st Gear February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Ya another super-overpriced K car Only Sillyporean willing to buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Ya another super-overpriced K car Only Sillyporean willing to buy Overpriced? Look at the margin of conti car and then day which is overpriced.... Hehehe.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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