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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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Re: Accent [shado4] by backy
May 08, 2006 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: shado4 (May 08, 2006 9:46 am)

Hyundai has been featuring the moonroof in their marketing for the Accent SE, so it looks definite.
 
Keep in mind the Fit was designed before the latest crash tests (i.e. IIHS side impact) were designed. That may explain why Honda had to ditch the moonroof for the U.S. Fit. The '07 Accent SE, however, is a new design so Hyundai could take the crash tests into account when adding the moonroof.
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may well be right by sonatabean
May 08, 2006 (10:25 am)
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Keep in mind the Fit was designed before the latest crash tests (i.e. IIHS side impact) were designed.
 
You may well be right - while I like to follow auto news, I don't follow terribly CLOSELY in my reading.
 
One thing I personally want to know is if the 4-door sedan will be available in SE trim.
 
Sorry 'bout the brain fart on my part: I think the comment above by shado4 is probably accurate.
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Re: may well be right [sonatabean] by shado4
May 08, 2006 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: sonatabean (May 08, 2006 10:25 am)

One thing I personally want to know is if the 4-door sedan will be available in SE trim.
 
Good question. I believe that in the last iteration, the "sport" version of the Accent (Accent GT?) was only available as a 3-door.
 
Maybe Hyundai will extend the SE trim to the 4-door at a later date if enough people start yelling for it.
 
As it stands now, the 3-door SE is shaping up to be a nice little commuter car that could give you some fun in the twisties, provide some nice MPGs, and give you a lot of amenities not found in the competition. The only holdback is no cruise control, but upon reflection I haven't used the cruise control in my Elantra for over a year.
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Re: may well be right [shado4] by backy
May 08, 2006 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: shado4 (May 08, 2006 12:03 pm)

An SE 4-door would be a sweet package, especially with the 5-spoke 16" wheels, high-zoot stereo (I could play my old cassettes!), and moonroof. I just hope they don't add ground effects--those don't work too well in winter and with most curbs.
 
I have seen a lot of complaints about the lack of cruise control (e.g. look at the consumer feedback on the Accent here at Edmunds.com--it is quite favorable except for the lack of cruise). So I have hopes that Hyundai will add it in the near future.
 
Since the Accent uses a conventional throttle (not drive-by-wire), a 3rd-party cruise should be feasible too.
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cruise by sonatabean
May 08, 2006 (12:33 pm)
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I could swear I have seen the 4-door with cruise?!?!
 
Actually, what I am rather psyched about are the news in the Hybrid forums that a Hybrid Accent is coming (and is, apparently, already out in Korea) with about 40% improved MPG.
 
Given the latest predictions on fuel, that 45 - 50 MPG number (derived via the 40% improvement) would be mighty sweet.
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Re: cruise [sonatabean] by backy
May 08, 2006 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: sonatabean (May 08, 2006 12:33 pm)

You can't be wrong if you have actually seen the 2006 Accent with cruise! But it is not currently available as a factory option.
 
A hybrid would be nice, and would compete directly with the rumored Fit hybrid. But I am not too interested in a hybrid that cannot run on its own on eletric power for a short distance. I drove the Accord hybrid and I was really put off by the way the engine restarts the moment you move forward after a stop. Not very good in stop-n-go traffic. The info I've seen says that Hyundai's hybrid system is similar to Honda's.
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Re: Hibernation [shado4] by skikidd
May 09, 2006 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: skikidd (May 07, 2006 8:21 pm)

Finally got my email returned....though the answer was not helpful
 
Unfortunately there is no official release date as of yet. The 2007 Accent will be available in the near future. Please feel free to contact us at a later time for further information. We do apologize for the frustrations.
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Re: Hibernation [skikidd] by sonatabean
May 09, 2006 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: skikidd (May 09, 2006 1:24 pm)

At least it was coherent.
 
You should see one of the posts for the '08 Corolla. Very "All your base are belong to us! You have no chance to survive: make your time."

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