Hyundai Accent

Hyundai
	Kenneth Eriksson in the Accent WRC at Rally Finland 2001
Accent WRC
Production period:	2000-2003
Class :	race car
Body versions :	Coupe
Engines:	Otto engine : ; 2.0 liters ; (approx. 221 kW)
Length:	4200 mm
Width:	1770 mm
Height:	1332 mm
Wheelbase :	2440 mm
Empty weight :	<1230 kg
successor	Hyundai i20 WRC

Hyundai Accent
Production period:	since 1994
Class :	Small car ( X3 / MC ) Compact class ( LC / RB )
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Previous model:	Hyundai pony

The Hyundai Accent is a car model manufactured by Hyundai since the spring of 1994 . It replaced the predecessor Hyundai Pony and is positioned between the small car class and the compact class . The Hyundai Accent was the second vehicle after the Hyundai S-Coupé with a self-developed engine, while the previous models were equipped with Mitsubishi engines.

Accent (X3, 1994-2000)

1st generation
Hyundai Accent three-door (1994-1997)
Production period:	1994-2000
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (44-73 kW)
Length:	4100 mm
Width:	1620 mm
Height:	1395 mm
Wheelbase :	2400 mm
Empty weight :	935-1026 kg

Other measured values
Euro NCAP - Crash Test
US NCAP - Crash Test

In the late summer of 1994, the Accent was launched on the German market as the successor to the Pony . It was the first completely independently developed model of the manufacturer and did not take over any elements of the predecessor.

The reason for the redevelopment of the floor pan, chassis and body were the rapidly falling sales of the predecessor in the USA, which Hyundai attributed to quality problems. The project management was therefore changed so that a vehicle developer was now in charge of the project, who was also given budgetary competencies.

The development took a total of 52 months, cost 430 million US dollars and ended with the market launch in April 1994.

Furnishing

There were different equipment such as LS, GS, GLS and GT. The LS variant was the basic model with manual window regulators, mechanical adjustment of heating / ventilation (the higher equipment variants had vacuum-controlled adjustment) and the driver's seat without height adjustment.

The GT version was only available with the 1.5 liter engine with 73 kW (99 PS). It was also the top equipment. It included a tighter suspension setup, 14-inch alloy wheels, ABS, rear spoiler, fog lights, air conditioning and a music system with 4 speakers. In the smaller equipment parts of this package were included or optionally available such as B. the air conditioning. Special models followed later ("Cool & Comfort", "Live" etc.).

On the safety side, a driver airbag was standard from the market launch , and from September 1995 also a passenger airbag. From April 1998 the standard equipment also included the ABS .

In February 1997 a facelift was carried out on the Accent in South Korea, which was only carried out in Europe in April 1998. It is visually recognizable by the white-colored, horizontally arranged turn signals at the rear as well as modified front and rear aprons.

Hyundai Accent five-door (1994-1997)
Hyundai Accent notchback (1994-1997)
Hyundai Accent notchback (1997-2000)

Between 2002 and 2006, the first generation also had a Venezuelan sister model called the Dodge Brisa .

Engines

The engines have all been certified to Euro 2 since September 1996, the 1.5 L was not before. Before the facelift in 1997, the 1.5 L was also available with a 4-stage automatic, after the facelift this option changed to the 1.3 L engine. The table only contains information on the manual transmission.

model	Displacement	Valves	power	Max. Torque	0-100 km / h	V _max	construction time	Engine code
1.3	1341 cc	12	44 kW (60 hp) at 5000 min ^-1	105 Nm at 2450 min ^-1	16.9 s	155 km / h	1994-2000	G4EH
1.3	1341 cc	12	55 kW (75 hp) at 5000 min ^-1	118 Nm at 3100 min ^-1	12.8 s	175 km / h	1994-2000	G4EH
1.5	1495 cc	12	67 kW (91 hp) at 5500 min ^-1	130 Nm at 3050 min ^-1	11.7 s	173 km / h	1994-2000	-
1.5	1495 cc	16	73 kW (99 hp) at 5900 min ^-1	134 Nm at 4700 min ^-1	10.5 s	180 km / h	1995-2000	G4ER

safety

The Hyundai Accent (X3) was identified in the Folksam Report 2005 together with the Toyota Yaris (P1) as the safest car in its size class.

Accent (LC, 2000-2005)

2nd generation
Hyundai Accent five-door (2000-2003)
Production period:	2000–2005 (under license since 2005)
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.3-1.6 liters (55-77 kW) Diesel engine : 1.5 liters (60 kW)
Length:	4235 (three-door) mm
Width:	1670 mm
Height:	1395 mm
Wheelbase :	2440 mm
Empty weight :	1110-1265 kg

Other measured values
CO ₂ emissions:	150-191 g / km
Euro NCAP - Crash Test	not done
US NCAP - Crash Test

The second generation of the Accent, presented in January 2000, was positioned half a class larger in the compact car segment. For the first time the Accent was available with a diesel engine (three-cylinder common rail from VM Motori).

In Germany only the three- and five-door hatchback variants were officially imported. The four-door notchback models of the first version nevertheless reached Germany in not inconsiderable numbers as an EU import from southern Europe.

In February 2003 there was a model upgrade ( LC2 ), which came up with standard equipment that was unusual in this class, a diesel and a cleaner gasoline engine.

In mid-2005, production of the Accent was initially discontinued and no new model of the same name followed for the time being. In Russia, however, the production of the Hyundai Accent was only started by TagAZ in 2005 and has been in production there almost unchanged since then. However, this is the first version from the beginning of 2000 to the beginning of 2003.

In Mexico and Venezuela, the Accent LC was assembled under the name Dodge Verna .

Rear view
Hyundai Accent Notchback (2000-2003)
Hyundai Accent Notchback (2003-2005)
Hyundai Accent three-door (2003-2005)
Rear view
Hyundai Accent five-door (2003-2005)

Furnishing

On the safety side, all German models had two front and side airbags and ABS . A subframe carries the engine, the steering gear and the front wishbones. This improves passive safety and, thanks to the decoupling of the stool via rubber elements, contributes to a low noise level. The chassis has a multi-link rear axle .

From the middle equipment GS onwards, a driver's seat with two height adjustments and lumbar support as well as electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, which is worth mentioning for this class, was included. With the 2003 facelift, an air conditioning system, a previously unavailable radio remote control, an on-board computer with range, outside temperature and average consumption display as well as a fully-fledged three-point belt for the middle seat of the rear bench were added as standard. Automatic door unlocking in the event of accidents supplemented the safety equipment. For this purpose, the braking system has also been strengthened and the steering and chassis have been adjusted to be more precise.

Engines

model	Displacement	cylinder	Valves	power	Max. Torque	consumption	0-100 km / h	construction time	Engine code
Petrol engines
1.3	1341 cc	4th	12	55 kW (75 hp) at 5400 min ^-1	114 Nm at 3000 min ^-1	7.1 l / 100 km ¹ 8.4 l / 100 km	14.7 s 15.1 s	2000-2003	G4EA
1.3	1341 cc	4th	12	63 kW (84 HP) at 5500 min ^-1	119 Nm at 3000 min ^-1	5.9 l / 100 km ¹ 7.3 l / 100 km	12.9 s 15.1 s	2003-2005	G4EA
1.5	1495 cc	4th	12	66 kW (90 hp) at 5600 min ^-1	130 Nm at 3050 min ^-1		11.5 s	2000-2003	G4EB
1.5	1495 cc	4th	16	75 kW (102 hp) at 5900 min ^-1	134 Nm at 4700 min ^-1	6.8 l / 100 km ¹ 7.6 l / 100 km	10.5 s 12.8 s	2000-2003	G4EC-G
1.6 ²	1599 cc	4th	16	77 kW (105 hp) at 5800 min ^-1	143 Nm at 3000 min ^-1		10.3 s	2003-2005	G4ED-G
Diesel engine
1.5 CRDi	1493 cc	3	12	60 kW (82 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	187 Nm at 1900 to 2700 min ^-1	5.5 l / 100 km	14.0 s	2003-2005	-

¹ 5-speed manual transmission, including 4-speed automatic transmission

² The 1.6-liter engine was not available in Germany

The engines are certified to Euro 3, the petrol engine from the model upgrade to Euro 4. All petrol engines could be combined with a four-stage automatic.

Accent WRC

For the World Rally Championship season 2000 , Hyundai developed the Hyundai Accent WRC based on the new generation . According to the regulations, the rally vehicle had a water-cooled 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with turbocharging, which produced around 300 hp and 520 Nm. The debut took place at the second championship round at the Rally Sweden in February 2000. The Hyundai World Rally Team achieved its first special stage victory in July of the same year on SS18 of the Rally New Zealand - Te Akau South . The best overall placement in Hyundai's debut season was achieved with 4th place in the penultimate round, the Rally Australia . At the end of the season, the Hyundai World Rally Team did not get more than 8 points and came in sixth of seven places in the team classification - tied with the last-placed team, Škoda Motorsport . The only Hyundai driver with points in the drivers' standings was the Swede Kenneth Eriksson with 5 points. The two other drivers Alister McRae and Michael Guest were unsuccessful. In the 2001 WRC season , Hyundai was able to repeat the best result of the previous year with a 4th place at the Rally Great Britain , which also saw the second and last special stage victory of the year. At the end of the season the Hyundai WRT was again in 6th place in the manufacturers' championship with 17 points. In the 2002 World Rally Championship , Hyundai took part in every round of the season for the first time, achieved three special stage victories, a top 5th place in the New Zealand Rally and, at the end of the year, finished 4th in the manufacturers' championship with eight points - one point ahead of both of them Chasing Škoda Motorsport and Mitsubishi Ralliart . The following year, the Hyundai World Rally Team withdrew from the World Rally Championship during the current season after the tenth run in a row of unresolved contractual disputes with the Hyundai Motor Corporation .

Of the 25 built chassis of the Accent WRC, some are still used in selected national rallies by private teams. Various Accent WRCs achieved a total of 101 overall victories in various rally events apart from the world championship between 2001 and 2015.

The vehicle is featured in the Richard Burns Rally and V-Rally 3 video games , as well as in several titles in the Gran Turismo and World Rally Championship series .

Accent (MC, 2006-2012)

3rd generation
Hyundai Accent Hatchback (2006-2010)
Production period:	2006–2012
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.4-1.6 liters (71-82 kW) Diesel engine : 1.5 liters (81 kW)
Length:	4045-4280 mm
Width:	1695 mm
Height:	1470 mm
Wheelbase :	2500 mm
Empty weight :	1155-1318 kg

Other measured values
CO ₂ emissions:	120-169 g / km
Euro NCAP - Crash Test	not tested, see Kia Rio
US NCAP - Crash Test

At the Geneva Motor Show 2006 , the third generation Accent series vehicle with the internal abbreviation MC was presented.

The car, which is available as a three-door and not in all countries as a notchback sedan , was developed together with Kia Motors and is technically based on a shared platform with the Rio . With dimensions of 4 to 4.3 meters, this generation is positioned between the Getz small car and the i30 compact vehicle , which again means that it cannot be clearly assigned to one or the other vehicle class.

The Accent MC came to Europe from two different plants. The hatchback was from Ulsan ( South Korea imported), while the sedan from the Hyundai plant in Izmit in Turkey was delivered. North America is supplied entirely from Ulsan.

Beijing Hyundai produces for the Chinese market in the capital there. The Mexican Dodge plant in Chihuahua produces the Accent under license as Dodge Attitude . In other countries, the Accent is also known as the Hyundai Verna .

Rear view
Hyundai Accent Notchback (2010-2012)
Rear view

In mid-2010 the Accent was given a slight facelift for certain markets such as China and India. This affected the aprons, the rear and the front. As before, it is available as a hatchback and notchback version. In 2012 it was also replaced in these countries by the newer generation that had been sold elsewhere since 2010.

Accent SR

Hyundai Accent SR (production version)

The design of the three-door hatchback was based on the Hyundai Accent SR concept vehicle , which was presented at the 2005 IAA . The study was designed in the Korean design center in Namyang and, in addition to sporty elements such as spoilers and 18-inch wheels with tire pressure monitoring, has a lowered body and a twin-pipe exhaust system, an electronic stability program (ESP), electric power steering, leather seats and an extensive airbag system. The study is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine.

Later, the name Accent SR was used for a sporty equipment variant of the production model.

Furnishing

The series model was offered until autumn 2009 in Europe as a "gap filler" for the Hyundai Elantra, which was withdrawn from this market in 2006 . It should bridge the time until the appearance of the Hyundai i30 . There is no direct successor model here, but the Kia Rio, which is technically almost identical, is still offered . The Accent offered active headrests at the front, ABS and six airbags as standard. The basic GL equipment , which was only available in conjunction with the 1.4-liter engine, also included air conditioning, electric windows and exterior mirrors, as well as fog lights and central locking. The higher-quality GLS equipment included an on-board computer (display of outside temperature, average consumption, range and daily kilometers), a rear center armrest and a remote control for the central locking. An ESP with traction control , a sliding glass roof, the automatic transmission or a comfort package were available as options. The latter included, among other things, an automatic climate control, leather controls, a front armrest and metal decor on the center console. Regardless of the equipment, the trunk volume is 270 to 1100 liters as a three-door model and 390 liters as a notchback.

reliability

After initial problems with the automatic (model year 2006), the reliability of the drive train reached an average level. In addition to engine and transmission problems, all abnormal noises from the drive as well as pulling in one direction while driving and braking maneuvers were queried here. The reason for complaints in the 2007 model year was the 1.6 L engine with sometimes irregular idling in the cold start phase, which was rectified by software updates. Some drivers complained about a creaking clutch noise (up to year of construction 2009), which was remedied by installing an improved release lever joint and relubricating it. Occasionally, loose dust caps on the shock absorber caused sporadic clacking noises due to their movement, which were remedied by re-gluing or replacing the caps. The durability of the paintwork and interior in terms of crackling and loose parts was rated by the drivers as above average, and the reliability of the on-board electronics as one of the best on the market.

Engines

The range of engines also includes two gasoline engines and a common rail diesel engine without a particulate filter, all of which meet the Euro 4 standard and were tied to the two equipment versions:

model	Displacement	power	Max. Torque	Consumption (l / 100 km)	transmission	construction time
Petrol engines
1.4 GL	1399 cc	71 kW (97 hp) at 6000 min ^-1	125 Nm at 4700 min ^-1	6.2 l 7.1 l	5-speed gearbox, 4- speed automatic	06/2006–11/2008
1.6 GLS	1599 cc	82 kW (112 hp) at 6000 min ^-1	146 Nm at 4500 min ^-1	6.4 l 7.0 l	5-speed gearbox, 4-speed automatic	06/2006–11/2008
Diesel engines
1.5 CRDi GLS	1493 cc	81 kW (110 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	235 Nm at 1900 to 2750 min ^-1	4.6 l	5-speed gearshift	06/2006–11/2008

Accent (RB, 2010-2017)

4th generation
Hyundai Accent Notchback (2010-2017)
Production period:	2010-2017
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.4-1.6 liters (74-103 kW) Diesel engine : 1.6 liters (100 kW)
Length:	4120-4375 mm
Width:	1700 mm
Height:	1470 mm
Wheelbase :	2570 mm
Empty weight :	1035-1330 kg

In November 2010, sales of the fourth generation of Accent began in Korea. The model takes up the Fluidic Sculpture design language of the Sonata YF and, like its predecessors, is available as a hatchback and notchback. In China, the Hyundai Verna ( RC ) appeared at the same time, an almost identical vehicle with a more subtle front design, which, according to the manufacturer, was developed exclusively for this market.

The fourth generation weighs over 100 kg less and shares the new platform with the Kia Rio , which, unlike the Accent, is also available in Europe. In Russia the vehicle is produced and sold as Solaris .

With this platform generation, a sporty offshoot was added - the Hyundai Veloster - from which the chassis benefits, which is praised in comparison to the Elantra .

Rear of the Accent notchback
Hyundai Accent Hatchback (since 2010)

For the first time, the range of equipment includes parking sensors and a keyless entry system that opens the doors when the vehicle is approached.

Engines

The range of engines includes four gasoline engines and two common rail diesel engines, although the availability of the individual engines may vary from country to country.

model	cylinder	Displacement	power	Max. Torque	transmission	Top speed	0-100	consumption	construction time
Petrol engines
1.4	R4	1368 cc	74 (100 hp) at 6000 min ^-1	133 Nm at 4000 min ^-1	6-speed gearshift ( stepless transmission )	190 km / h (183 km / h)	11.8 s (12.2 s)	5.9 l / 100 km (6.4 l / 100 km)	2010-2017
1.4	R4	1396 cc	79 kW (107 hp) at 6300 min ^-1	135 Nm at 5000 min ^-1	5-speed gearshift (4- speed automatic )	185–190 km / h (170–175 km / h)	11.5 s (13.2 s)	5.9 l / 100 km (6.4 l / 100 km)	2010-2017
1.6	R4	1591 cc	90 kW (123 hp) at 6300 min ^-1	155 Nm at 4200 min ^-1	6-speed gearshift (6- speed automatic )	190 km / h (185 km / h)	10.3 s (11.3 s)	6.1 l / 100 km (6.5 l / 100 km)	2010-2017
1.6 GDI	R4	1591 cc	103 kW (140 hp) at 6300 min ^-1	165 Nm at 4850 min ^-1	6-speed gearshift (5-speed automatic)			5.5 l / 100 km (5.9 l / 100 km)	since 2010–2017
Diesel engines
1.6 CRDi	R4	1582 cc	94 (128 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	260 Nm at 1900 to 2750 min ^-1	6-speed gearshift (5-speed automatic)			4.2 l / 100 km 5.0 l / 100 km	since 2010
1.6 CRDi	R4	1582 cc	100 (136 hp) at 4000 min ^-1	260 Nm at 1500-3500 min ^-1 (260 Nm at 1500-3500 min ^-1 )	6-speed gearshift (7-speed automatic)	190 km / h	10.1 s (10.0 s)	4.2 l / 100 km 5.0 l / 100 km	since 2010

Accent (YC, since 2017)

5th generation
Hyundai Accent Notchback
Production period:	since 2017
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.4-1.6 liters (73-97 kW) Diesel engine 1.6 liters (100 kW)
Length:	4405 mm
Width:	1729 mm
Height:	1470 mm
Wheelbase :	2600 mm
Empty weight :	1075-1184 kg

Rear view

The fifth generation of the Accent was presented as a sedan at the Toronto Auto Show in February 2017 . The sedan was introduced in the course of 2017. In Germany the vehicle is not sold, in Russia it is marketed again as Hyundai Solaris .

Technical specifications

Parameters	1.4 MPI D-CVVT ¹	1.6 MPI D-CVVT ¹	1.6 GDI ²	1.6 CRDi
Construction period	since 08/2017			since 01/2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine			R4 diesel engine
Displacement	1368 cc	1591 cc		1582 cc
Compression ratio	10.5: 1		11.0: 1
Max. power	73 kW (100 PS) at 6000 rpm	90 kW (123 PS) at 6300 rpm	97 kW (132 PS) at 6300 rpm	100 kW (136 hp) at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque	132 Nm at 4000 rpm	151 Nm at 4850 rpm	161 Nm at 4850 rpm	260 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	[6-speed automatic transmission ]			[4-speed automatic transmission]
Readings
Top speed	185 km / h [183 km / h]	193 km / h [192 km / h]	196 km / h [194 km / h]	190 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	12.2 s [12.9 s]	10.3 s [11.2 s]	10.1 s [10.5 s]	10.1 s [10.7 s]
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	5.7 l super [6.4 l super]	6.0 l super [6.6 l super]	6.1 l super [6.6 l super]	4.4 l diesel [5.7 l diesel]
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	133 g / km [149 g / km]	140 g / km [153 g / km]	145 g / km [158 g / km]	119 g / km [149 g / km]
Tank capacity	50 l		45 l

¹ in the Russian-speaking markets

² in the North American markets

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Auto-News online edition of June 14, 2006: " Hyundai Accent: New edition in two body styles "

Individual evidence

↑ Crash test result. EU NCAP, accessed April 7, 2011 .

↑ Crash test results. US NCAP, accessed April 11, 2011 .

↑ P. 26 and 35: Development of the Hyundai Accent X3

↑ Overview of the reliability of the Accent X3

↑ Equipment of the GT model ( Memento from September 11, 2011 in the Internet Archive )

↑ Model history of the Accent X3

↑ Hur säker är bilen? 2005. (PDF) (No longer available online.) Folksam, 2005, archived from the original on March 4, 2016 ; Retrieved November 29, 2015 (Swedish). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.

↑ Crash test results. US NCAP, accessed April 7, 2011 .

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