Hyundai Accent
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The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna and until 2000 in Australia as the Excel) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai in South Korea, India, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran.
The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For Russian market it is assembled by TagAZ plant in Taganrog. In Mexico, the Accent is marketed by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed the Brisa de Dodge until 2006. 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, it has been sold as the Hyundai Brio.
The redesigned 2000 Accent (LC) sported a more angular body and increased dimensions. It received a minor facelift in 2003, and was given the model code LC2. When the Accent sedan underwent a 2006 redesign, the hatchback continued on sale during 2006 only in Canada, since the hatchback skipped the 2006 model year for the United States. But for Korea, it was the first model with the new nameplate: Verna.
The Accent got new 1.5-litre 12-valve SOHC and 16-valve DOHC engines: the 1.3 continued unchanged. A 1.6-litre replaced the 1.5 engine for 2000. This Accent was also the first to get a diesel version, with a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder direct injection turbodiesel, which was badged CRDi. In Europe only the 12-valve SOHC 1.5 and 1.3 were sold.
Trim levels were GSi, CDX and MVi: this was standard on most export versions, although some European markets had their own designations with names like DynamicVersion etc. Some markets used LS and GLS.
In North America the Accent was available in GL, GLS and GT trim levels only, with the 1.5-litre engine at first, then the 1.6-litre engine from 2003. The GT version was similar to the MVi version marketed in Europe and Australia.
During 2003 in Canada, the hatchback was offered as a GS or GSi with a 1.5L or 1.6L engine, respectively.
During 2003 in Canada, the hatchback was offered as a GS or GSi with a 1.5L or 1.6L engine, respectively.
Engines:
1.5 L 12-valve SOHC Alpha I4, 92 hp (69 kW) @5500 rpm and 97 ft·lbf (132 Nm) @2900 rpm
0-100kmh: 12.0 sec., top speed: 181kmh
0-100kmh: 12.0 sec., top speed: 181kmh
1.5 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 101 hp (75 kW) and 98 ft·lbf (133 Nm)
0-100kmh: 11.6 sec., top speed: 185kmh
0-100kmh: 11.6 sec., top speed: 185kmh
1.6 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 104 hp (78 kW) and 106 ft·lbf (144 Nm)
0-100kmh: 10.9 sec., top speed: 189kmh
0-100kmh: 10.9 sec., top speed: 189kmh
1.5 L CRDi Alpha I4, 108 hp (78 kW) and 106 ft·lbf (144 Nm)
0-100kmh: 11.8 sec., top speed: 179kmh
0-100kmh: 11.8 sec., top speed: 179kmh
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 single trim level, GLS, is available in the United States for the sedan. 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$12,665, nearly $2,000 more expensive than a base 2005 model. A premium sport package, priced at $1,350, includes air conditioning, 15 in. alloy wheels, power windows and heated mirrors, and remote power door locks. An automatic transmission retails for $1000, bringing the price of a loaded Accent to $15,015.
Hyundai began selling the 3-door hatchback in the United States during the spring 2006 as a 2007 model year vehicle. The 3-door is available in two trims - GS and SE. The GS is equipped much like the GLS sedan, with some equipment deleted for a base price of US$10,415. The SE replaces the former Accent GT, offering a sport-tuned suspension, 16 in. alloy wheels, and other sporting features, along with available dealer-installed performance parts such as a cold-air intake and suspension stress bar. The SE is sold as the Verna Sport in Korea. The Hyundai Accent SR is exclusive to Canada and only 500 have been made, this version is like the Accent SE, but in addition has the fender flares, front lip, rear lip, and exhaust tip. Also included with the SR version is the Clarion sound system with , 4channel Amplifier with 400 Watts, 7 speaker Audio System, with 10-inch Subwoofer in a custom made box. Dash also has a Carbon Fiber Trim Kit added to it.
The Accent is presently the third-bestselling subcompact in the United States, trailing after its rivals the Chevrolet Aveo and Toyota Yaris.
In Europe, this model was heavily promoted by the motoring press, and even Hyundai themselves, as a "stopgap" model - that it was intended merely to plug the gap in Hyundai's range until a brand new small family car was launched in 2007. This new car, the Hyundai i30 fills the void left by the Accent and the larger Hyundai Elantra. The name change came about so as to help distance the i30 from the budget reputation of the Accent, and also to highlight that the new car can truly compete in the small family hatchback sector - something the Accent was slightly too small to do, and the Elantra too large. The Accent will continue to be sold in the U.S. in 2008 with an instrument panel overhaul and standard rear cupholders in the SE model.
Engines:
1.6 L CVVT Alpha II I4, 112 hp (82 kW) and 107 ft (33 m).-lb. (146 Nm) (for the North American market)
1.5 L D I4 turbodiesel, 110 hp (81 kW) and 174 ft (53 m).-lb. (235 Nm), fitted with common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbocharger
In Mexico, this is marketed as the Dodge Attitude: trim levels are 1.4 GL and 1.6 GLS. Hyundai does not have any official representation in Mexico.
Interestingly, in India, it is marketed as Hyundai Verna. Previous generation is also under production and that is marketed as Accent.
Hyundai Accent 2006 road test:
The new Accent is available with two chaps and two engines(1.6L DOHC engine 112 hp/1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp)
4-Door sedan with 1.6L DOHC engine, 112 hp. 0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec., 12.4sec. Top speed: 192 km/h, 185 km/h. MT, AT respectively.
3-Door hatch with 1.6L DOHC engine, 112 hp. 0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec., 12.0sec. Top speed: 188 km/h, 180 km/h. MT, AT respectively.
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STANDARD FEATURES
http://hyundai.co.in/accentwebsite/newaccent.asp?pagename=features
COLOURS
http://hyundai.co.in/accentwebsite/newaccent.asp?pagename=colors
PRICES
http://hyundai.co.in/accentwebsite/newaccent.asp?pagename=city
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