The Hyundai Accent can be called as the one of the flagship model from the Korean car makers Hyundai. The Hyundai accent in South Korea is now replaced by Hyundai Verna, though most of the other international markets are still holding on to the “Accent” version. The car which belongs to the subcompact segment of sedans are in the market competing with the cars of similar make such as Nissan’s Tiida and Yaris from Toyota. The Hyundai cars growth which can be classified in 4 different generations, i.e. First Generation ( 1996-1999), second generation (2000-2005), Third generation (2005-2010) and the fourth generation (2010- present) have shown radical improvements in quality, durability & safety features in the car.
The new 2012 sports a longer and wider long than its professors. These added dimensions to the car have given more comfort to the passengers. The sleek look outside has been well translated to its interiors too. The 2012 Hyundai accents comes with all new gamma engines that are 1.4cc or 1.6cc Double overhead cam engines which replaces the previous alpha engines. The engine of this vehicle has a capacity of 1.6 liters and offers a power of 103 Hp, at a rotational speed of 5800 rpm. It also offers 106 Newton meter of torque at a rotational speed of 3000 rpm. The transmission system of this vehicle is a manual one, and uses the 5 speed transmission mode. Another option you can make would be the automatic 4 speed mode of transmission. Due to this, the vehicle has perfect fuel efficiency. It offers a mileage of 29 miles for each gallon while driving through the city and 33 miles for each gallon of fuel, while driving through the highway.
The main standard features that are available in this vehicle include the AM and FM radio, Cassette stereo, two mirrors outside, a tachometer to measure the rotations of the wheel in a minute, a storage area where food items, drinks etc can be stored, an arm rest for the driver’s seat, a wiper for the back end, tinted glass, bucket seats that are quite comfortable, adjustable seat for the driver, a digital clock, a defroster for the back window, odometer, good brakes, a steering that is power controlled, defoggers for the side windows etc. There are also optional features like the CD stereo, mirrors that have power glasses, doors and windows that are power controlled etc. when considering the safety features also, this vehicle is a big success. They have two air bags at the front, child locks, air bags for the side area at the front etc. these vehicles are designed in South Korea and are provided with a warranty of 60000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first. this shows its reliability and moreover, it is a fact that one who gets a glimpse of this car can understand the class of this car, just from its grand appearance!
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