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Re: Hibernation [ross14] by skikidd
May 07, 2006 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: ross14 (May 05, 2006 4:32 pm)

Everyone keeps saying the '07 Accent is coming out "soon" but noone actually knows what "soon" is not even the dealers. Hyundai claims its slated to come out this "spring" but spring is almost over!! Anyone have ANY insight as to how soon "soon" is? I will have to purchase a car "soon" and would very much like to take a look at this one, I've been looking forward to it for some time now.
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Re: Hibernation [skikidd] by shado4
May 07, 2006 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: skikidd (May 07, 2006 2:19 pm)

I sent an email to Hyundai consumer affairs with a request for an on-sale date for the 2007 Accent. I'll let you know if they give me any concrete information.
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Re: Hibernation [skikidd] by backy
May 07, 2006 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: skikidd (May 07, 2006 2:19 pm)

Well, technically spring is only half-over. Based on other recent debuts (e.g. Accent and Azera), it's possible "spring" means June 20.
 
I did a search on my local dealers' inventories and found no 2007 Accents. In fact, I found very few 2006 Accents. One dealer had only one, one had four etc. Either these cars are not being shipped in large quantities or they are very popular--which would not be surprising with gas around $3.00/gallon.
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Re: Hibernation [backy] by bamacar
May 07, 2006 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: backy (May 07, 2006 2:40 pm)

It doesn't appear they are selling too many. It seems Hyundai only cares about moving the Sonata in volume - maybe the Elantra to a lesser extent.
 
Model APR/2006 APR/2005 CY2006 CY2005
ACCENT 3,491 4,022 8,256 13,269
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Re: Hibernation [bamacar] by backy
May 07, 2006 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: bamacar (May 07, 2006 3:08 pm)

One thing to keep in mind is that for '05, the Accent had both sedan and hatchback models to choose from. So far for '06, only the GLS sedan has been available. That must account for some of the dropoff from '05, and also I think the lack of a general rebate until recently has hurt sales, since the '06 is more expensive than the '05.
 
But the Accent is definitely not a high volume car for Hyundai in the U.S. They are imported, and the profit margin is probably not as high as on more expensive cars like the Azera and Sonata.
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Re: Hibernation [shado4] by skikidd
May 07, 2006 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: shado4 (May 07, 2006 2:36 pm)

I sent them an email as well....about 10 days ago... no word yet
 
I was hoping with all the other new subcompact hatchbacks coming out they would be coming out at least near the release date of the fit, yaris etc. I guess this one will hang back w/ the versa.
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Accent by sonatabean
May 08, 2006 (4:04 am)
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I've seen the 4-doors in Rochester, NY already: my impression was the hatch would take longer related to crash-testing issues???
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Re: Accent [sonatabean] by backy
May 08, 2006 (8:17 am)
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Replying to: sonatabean (May 08, 2006 4:04 am)

Where did you get that impression and what crash-testing issues do you anticipate?
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Re: Accent [backy] by sonatabean
May 08, 2006 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: backy (May 08, 2006 8:17 am)

I swear I remember reading something about concerns about crash ratings (which appears to influence the availability of sunroofs too, apparently).
 
It's a vague memory - which means I could also be misremembering, too.
 
I have been known to do that - but perhaps putting this idea out there will allow others who keep up on these things in more detail to comment???
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Re: Accent [sonatabean] by shado4
May 08, 2006 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: sonatabean (May 08, 2006 8:28 am)

I think you are referring to the Honda Fit. There have been several queries as to why the North American Fit is not available with a sunroof, whereas in other countries the Fit/Jazz has a sunroof option. I've heard people say that the North American Fit does not have a sunroof because of crash safety concerns.
 
One of the reasons the Accent 3-door appeals to me is because it is available with a moonroof. I sure hope Hyundai doesn't change their minds on this option.

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