Produced in South Korea by Hyundai, the Accent is a sub compact car that replaced the Excel in the Hyundai vehicle lineup. The Accent was sold as the Verna in some markets. The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company, in Medico the Accent is actually marketed by
DaimlerChrysler as well as in Venezuela.
The Hyundai Accent was first introduced for the 1995 model year and would become one of the best selling vehicles in many markets such as Australia. The Accent is considered to be one of the best selling import cars in Australian history. The Accent was updated with a larger body in 2000 as well as three engine choices ranging from a 1.5 liter 12 valve SOHC Alpha I4 to a 1.6 liter 16 valve DOHC Alpha I4 engine. In 2003 the Accent received another facelift, though it did not look unlike the previous generations.
In 2005 Hyundai unveiled a new generation Accent at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The exterior, interior, and CVVT were the features that got the most attention in this new generation. The Hyundai Accent sedans feature six airbags, power steering, four-wheel disc antilock brakes, and a CD player. Hyundai is expected to release a hybrid version of the Accent for the 2007 model.
The Hyundai Accent is a very affordable vehicle starting just under $13,000, which is more expensive than previous generations, but the upgrades make it more than worth it. There is a sport package that will add another $1,500 to the price of the car but includes air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, heated power windows and mirrors, and remote power door locks. For an extra $850 consumers can opt for an automatic transmission brining the price of a fully loaded Hyundai Accent to $15,345. The Accent is currently powered by a 1.6 liter Theta I4 engine that provides 100 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque.
