What are the specs of a Hyundai Accent?
Hyundai says the Accent’s crisp modern lines, distinctive halogen headlights, and larger wheels and tires make this version more elegant than its predecessor. The base GS hatchback has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on the SE hatchback and GLS sedan.
When did the Hyundai Accent come out in Australia?
In France, it was called the Hyundai Pony, in Indonesia, the pre-facelift model was called as Bimantara Cakra and in China, it was called the Kia Qianlima . Australian cars were released in November 1994 available in Sprint and GX trims (three-door hatchback) or LX and GLX trims (four-door sedan and five-door hatchback).
When was the Hyundai Accent replaced by the Hyundai Verna?
The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the “Accent” name. The “Accent” name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.
What kind of crash test does a Hyundai Accent do?
A pre-2003 model (a three-door hatchback) was crash tested by Australian Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under the rules as adopted by Euro NCAP. It scored 10.76 out of 16 points for frontal offset impact and 10.96 out of 16 in the side impact test.
Is the 2008 Hyundai Accent a good car?
Note: This review was created when the 2008 Hyundai Accent was new. The Accent represents a good value for those looking for predictable, no-frills transportation. But it’s placement in both small car and hatchback rankings is a reflection of less-than-stellar performance and styling.
What kind of shape does a Hyundai Accent have?
Cars.com adds that “GS and SE hatchbacks sport a fairly typical wedge shape, but with telltale Hyundai curves.” While Kelley Blue Book concedes that with the 2008 Accent, Hyundai’s styling is “sporty and expressive,” they ultimately come to the conclusion that the “sedan is pretty plain vanilla.”
How much cargo space does a Hyundai Accent have?
Up to five occupants can fit inside the Accent, which has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than before. Front headroom is 0.7 inches greater as well. Cargo space totals 12.4 cubic feet in the sedan and 15.9 cubic feet in the hatchback. Every door panel contains a bottle holder and storage pockets. For 2008, GLS and SE models have restyled gauges.
How long does a Hyundai Accent take to drive?
The SE three-door with the manual five-speed transmission can do it in about 11 seconds. Also, like most small engines in inexpensive cars, it’s a bit noisy and thrashy at high rpm. Otherwise, our GLS rode and drove fairly well and scooted through turns with surprising response.