Gas mileage aside, we also couldn't help but notice how quiet and stable the car is at speed. The Swedish insurance company, , rates the 1st-gen Accent as one of the safest cars in its weight class. The 2012 Accent also offers class-competent handling and a relatively firm ride for the segment. A premium sport package includes , 15-inch alloy wheels, power windows and heated mirrors, and remote power door locks. The Accent got new 1. This issue is identical to the 2015 recall of many other Hyundai vehicles from the same model year I.
The three-door hatchback scored 9. Rear-seat leg room feels larger than its competitors. Belgian and winner were among the other drivers so long synonymous with life in the works-fettled Accents. This engine features the gas direct injection technology 1. Diagnosed as a faulty purge valve, which was replaced under warranty for a second time. We especially like the backlit buttons and knobs. I did feel that the low-rolling-resistance tires didn't offer enough grip when making sharp turns, however.
Both versions share a redesigned engine for 2012. The vehicle was not repaired. Production began in the same year with sales started around February 2017. Body style: Four-door sedan, Five-door hatchback Engines: 1. In general, the judges rather liked the Accent. Some of the main features includes 6 airbags, sunroof, handsfree trunk and front ventilated seats. Look at cars like the Yaris, Fit and Nissan Versa, and you won't be wowed.
The Diesel variant has attracted more attention in India because of its fuel economy - as a result the response in India was overwhelming and Hyundai could not handle all the orders. The Accent has been completely redesigned for the 2012 model year. The Active had switched to a 1. In India the car was launched in August 2017 as Hyundai Verna. Over the course of the drive, we were delighted that the on-board fuel mileage readout continuously showed a reading between 40 and 41 mpg. The vehicle was taken to performance Toyota located at 5676 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014, 513 874-8797 where it was diagnosed that the engine sensor indicator needed to be replaced. Hyundai had a new Ford Fiesta on hand during my test of the Accent, and I compared its high-quality interior with that of the Accent.
It was my third Hyundai and still shocked this happened. Add that to terrific brakes — standard four-wheel discs — and the Accent exudes a sense of safe travel, which is something that is often hard to come by in a subcompact. The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co. This Accent was also the first to get a diesel version, with a 1. Cure was to reflash knock sensor.
The failure mileage was 133,100. I was told there was an issue with the sensors by the Hyundai dealership. The Accent offers quite a bit of bang for the buck in a compact car, and its new 1. Archived from on 24 April 2010. The Accent offers quite a bit of bang for the buck in a compact car, and its new 1. The car got new front fascia and new 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual gearboxes for 1. After a few moments, the vibration stopped.
The car comes with 3 engine choices including a 1. Automakers seemed to think of the buyers of small, inexpensive cars as nothing more than an inconvenience, a market that had to be pacified through the cheapest means possible. Seatbelt pre-tensioners automatically tighten the driver's and front passenger's seatbelts in the event of a collision, and active head restraints move up and forward in the event of a rear-end collision, helping to reduce whiplash to the driver or front passenger. The new Verna carries forward the four-cylinder 1. Hyundai has a recall in this issue, but states that is does not affect my car. A number of units saw action in the taxi industry because of fuel efficiency coupled with cheaper diesel fuel costs.
Archived from on 19 March 2011. It's a bold look for an inexpensive car. Direct rivals to the car includes Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid, Fiat Linea, Nissan Sunny and Toyota Yaris. The name change helped to distance the new model from the budget reputation of the Accent, and also to highlight that the new car can truly compete in the small family sector — something the Accent was slightly too small to do, and the Elantra too large. In China, the Hyundai Excel was branded as the Kia Qianlima under.
While the Accent has more power than others in the class, I wouldn't call it fleet of foot. There were also some special editions—the Classique sedan in 1996 with anti-lock brakes and the Sportz in 1999 and 2000 with alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. In , the Accent was marketed until 2014 by as the , previously known as the Verna by Dodge. Cleared code on my own twice before taking to dealership, but co. Trim levels included the 1.
The only options available for the 2012 Hyundai Accent are for the 4-door version; they are basically the same features that come standard on the 5-door. It had similar styling to the regular Hyundai Excel until it was given a facelift in 2005 featuring a new grille and foglamps. A new exterior, larger interior, and engine are the notable features. A tilt steering wheel is standard across the line. The premium cloths seats are decently supportive. Approximately 10 minutes later, vehicle experience same problem.