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#21 of 598 backy... by iluvmysephia1 Mar 25, 2005 (6:13 pm)
I know your '01 Hyundai Elantra was rated to get 25/33, but what have you been getting for gas mileage in the real world with it? Replies to this message: backy (Mar 25, 2005 8:17 pm)
#22 of 598 Re: 2006 Accent unveiled [lexi4life] by bumpy Mar 25, 2005 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: lexi4life (Mar 25, 2005 5:34 pm) The platform is new (torsion beam rear end, sadly). I was hoping they'd put the 1.8 Theta in there, but tweaking the Alpha keeps costs down and preserves some distance between the new Accent and base Elantras. Replies to this message: backy (Mar 25, 2005 8:19 pm) cambo (Aug 09, 2006 8:38 pm)
#23 of 598 Re: backy... [iluvmysephia1] by backy Mar 25, 2005 (8:17 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 25, 2005 6:13 pm) I get better than 25/33, but that's really not pertinent to this discussion of the Accent. The fact that the CVVT Beta engine has better fuel economy than the non-CVVT engine is, because we should reasonably expect the same kind of thing for the CVVT-enhanced engine on the Accent.
#24 of 598 Re: 2006 Accent unveiled [bumpy] by backy Mar 25, 2005 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: bumpy (Mar 25, 2005 7:37 pm) Are you saying the new base Elantras will have the 1.8L engine, not the 2.0L? Replies to this message: cambo (Aug 09, 2006 8:38 pm)
#25 of 598 Acento en el Scion by mononeo Mar 25, 2005 (8:55 pm)
Many of you are distraugh over the idea that the car has an "old" engine.   Did you know that the 2005.5 Jetta, the new one that just came out has what you would deem an "old" engine. It's 2.5 liter inline-5, is derived from the old Jetta's 2.0 liter I-4, and both are still related in design to the original Jetta's (that's like 1983 or something) I-4 engine. Somehow, these engines are still relevant. I don't think that Hyundai, who I would argue is more tech-savvy than Volkswagen, would allow this engine to be continued if it were made irrelevant.   Also, lexi4life eluded to something about Accents competing with ECHOs. ECHOs are in their last year of production. They have sold less than 25% of what Toyota expected them to sell annually, every year they've been sold. I think that the Accent nameplate has already won. Also, the cars that this car is now competing with is the Scion xA and xB. The higher-end low-end cars, if you will. Both of these cars have 108 horsepower, and 105 pounds of twist. These cars are also heavier. Adding in the price premium these cars will have, I think the Accent has nothing to worry about.   Also, drawing back to my earlier attention to the fact that Jetta's are still related to their roots. The Scion xB and xA are essentially re-packaged ECHOs. They are on the same platform, and same powertrain. They cost a lot more, although this doesn't hinder their sales.
#26 of 598 Back to the Accent by alpha01 Mar 26, 2005 (10:53 pm)
Its a nice looking little vehicle in person, comes across much as it does in the photos. At the NY Auto show, I didnt have much time to look at it, as it was definitely overshadowed by the new Sonata and Azera. (Hyundai just has so dang much going on right now!!). That said, this car should gain sales momentum if the MPG ratings significantly improve and the price bump from the previous generation is only modest.   ~alpha Replies to this message: backy (Mar 27, 2005 1:02 pm)
#27 of 598 I think the 2006 Hyundai Accent by iluvmysephia1 Mar 27, 2005 (9:15 am)
comes across as the most dignified Accent I've ever seen. Hyundai designers have done a fantastic job on the sleekness factor and overall presence. I think consumers will dig the new Accent and I am very impressed with everything new coming out from both Kia and Hyundai right now.
#28 of 598 Re: Back to the Accent [alpha01] by backy Mar 27, 2005 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: alpha01 (Mar 26, 2005 10:53 pm) Pricing is what will be interesting. Right now, dealers in my town are selling base Elantra GLSes for much less than comparably-equipped Accents. That cannot continue. What I predict will happen is that Hyundai will raise the price on the next-gen Elantra, to be a more than the Spectra (ala the Tucson being more than the Sportage) but with more upscale styling (Hyundai would say more "confident" I guess) and some additional equipment, e.g. the standard XM radio and perhaps standard ABS/traction control. Likewise, the new Accent GLS will most likely be priced above the base Rio, since the Accent will have more standard equipment. Down the road, I'd like to see Hyundai offer the new Accent in GL, GLS, and GT models, including a 5-door variant, but Hyundai is mum on that for now.
#29 of 598 Hmmm... by accentpaul Apr 01, 2005 (2:05 pm)
Can you say Mazda 3 + pre-'05 Jetta + Toyota Carolla? I can! Not that I don't like it, I know it will grow on me, but as an owner of an '02 GL I am stuck on the old sedan look.   I'm worried about this wagon talk. The Accent is an entry level four banger that is perfect for cash-strapped teens like myself (of course, even when I dominate the world and am a googolplexaire, I will still drive a 5 speed GLS). All these variants could increase the price down the road.   They better bring the 5-door to the States. Its all over Europe and Australia... HOT!   By the way, what is the official top speed for the GL automatic? I pushed 112 and I'm not sure just how close this is to the top speed (I'd have put this in another board, but all relevant ones are closed) .   Thanks. -Speed Freak (not the drug)">
#30 of 598 Oh well. by chrisducati Apr 16, 2005 (3:01 pm)
I think the new sedan is nice looking. I don't buy sedans but if I did I would give it a look. When and if they bring a five door or wagon into the states I will truly give it a thought. Until then I'm over at the Kia store. Has anyone seen how much rear seat leg room there is? the old Accent was short on that. With the front seat adjusted for my legs all you could get behind the front seat was a briefcase. No human with legs could set back their.

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