Hyundai Accent
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The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced in South Korea, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. It replaced the Excel in the company's lineup.
The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company, a joint venture with a Hyundai subsidiary, Kia. In Mexico, the Accent is marketed by DaimlerChrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, DaimlerChrysler markets the Brisa de Dodge, which is based on an older Accent model. The Brisa is assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running subcompact sold in North America. In Puerto Rico its was renamed to a Hyundai Brio.
1995
The Hyundai Accent (X3) was introduced as a replacement for the Excel for the 1995 model year. It continued to be called Excel in some international markets like the Netherlands and Australia, though. In France, it was called the Hyundai Pony. In Australia, the X3 proved so popular that it was the third best-selling vehicle in the country in both 1996 and 1998. In the latter year, it achieved more than 44,000 sales (a 5.5% share of the total market), a record figure at the time, for an imported car. Between 1994 and 2000, some 200,000 X3s were sold in Australia, making it arguably the most successful imported vehicle in the country's history.The Accent was sold in saloon (sedan), hatchback, and coupe form in the UK, with a choice of two engines for each: the petrol-powered 1.3 and 1.5. No diesel engines were offered. A CLSi spec car was the best-equipped Accent with front power windows and a radio/cassette player.
The MVi-spec coupe version won particular praise for its handling agility in the UK [(UK car review website)]. Although the Accent was cheap to buy and insure, its engines were quite thirsty; the 1.5 L returned 33mpg average according to list figures.
2000
The redesigned 2000 Accent (LC) sported a more angular body and increased dimensions. It received a minor facelift in 2003.
Engines:
- 1.5 L 12-valve SOHC Alpha I4, 92 hp (69 kW) and 97 ft.lbf (132 Nm)
- 1.5 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 101 hp (75 kW) and 98 ft.lbf (133 Nm)
- 1.6 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 104 hp (78 kW) and 106 ft.lbf (144 Nm)
2006
Hyundai introduced a new-generation Accent (MC) at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. A new exterior, larger interior, and CVVT engine are the notable features. A hybrid version is expected in 2006 as a 2007 model.A single trim level, GLS, is available in the United States. This sedan includes 6 airbags, air conditioning, power steering with tilt, four-wheel disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, and a 6-speaker CD stereo. Pricing starts at US$12,995, nearly $2,000 more expensive than a base 2005 model. A premium sport package, priced at $1,500, includes air conditioning, 15 in. alloy wheels, power windows and heated mirrors, and remote power door locks. An automatic transmission retails for $850, bringing the price of a loaded Accent to $15,345. A three-door hatchback version will arrive by spring 2006 as a 2007 model.
Engines:
- 1.6 L CVVT Alpha II I4, 110 hp (83 kW) and 106 ft.-lb. (145 Nm) (for the North American market)
Hybrid
Hyundai debuted the Accent Hybrid at the 2005 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China. It uses a 90 hp (67 kW) 1.4 L engine with continuously variable valve timing and a 16 hp (11.9 kW) electric motor to achieve 44% better fuel economy.Motorsport
Hyundai's Accent rally car competed in the World Rally Championships in the late-1990s. The car was eventually retired from service with no major victories, but it was reasonably competitive at times and showed some promise.Awards
- Winner Australia's Best Small Car in 2000.
- Winner Australia's Best Small Car in 2001.
- Winner of "Canadian EnerRate" Award in 2006
External links
- [Official Hyundai Accent website]
- [Official 2007 Hyundai Accent Hatchback Microsite]
- [AutoGuideWiki.com - Hyundai Accent]
- [RoadTests.com - Hyundai Accent]
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