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| According to Edmunds Inside Line, Hyundai plans to unveil its 2006 Accent at the New York Auto Show next week. | |
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The 2006 Accent was unveiled today in New York. You can see some information on this site: http://www.hyundaiaccent.com/index.html I'm glad it doesn't look at all like the 2006 Kia Rio, but it has some Toyota Corolla resemblance imho. According to the specs, it seems to be a mechanical twin to the new Rio: 110hp 1.6L engine, same wheelbase and dimensions, same suspension layout. Sadly, the rear suspension is no longer independent, which was a characteristic unique to the Accent in its class (correct me if I'm wrong on that).
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Replying to: gwido (Mar 24, 2005 11:17 am) There is a resemblence to the Corolla in front, but the Accent is more teardrop-shaped and the rest of the car doesn't look like the Corolla, IMO. The tailights remind me of the Protege. Nice rear end and side profile I think. A rather stand-out feature is the very high trim strip on the side--the better to tackle those SUV doors I guess. Unfortunately ABS is not standard (as it will be on a competitor, the Fit), but at least Hyundai retained the trademark 8-way driver's seat. I think the dash looks better in grey--the tan looks a little cheap to me, with no trim around the HVAC dials. See the photos: http://new-york-auto-show.autoblog.com/entry/1234000730037482/ If the crash test results are good, this is definitely a car I'll look at when it's time to turn over my '01 Elantra to my oldest son in 18 months.
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| 92 cu. feet-- is the same as an Acura Legend (the big one) of fifteen years ago. Cars like Big Gulps are getting larger. | |
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Replying to: codata99 (Mar 04, 2005 8:53 pm)
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Replying to: zup (Mar 24, 2005 1:50 pm)  But they are making sure steps for greater recognition and respect from the general car-buying public, maybe to the point where Hyundai owners won't need to give a lengthy explanation to friends and family as to why they bought one. I am very curious to see what the EPA ratings for the new CVVT engine in the Accent will be. It should be at least in the upper 30s, based on the numbers from the current Elantra and the new Sonata. |
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Is there only going to be a sedan model for the new accent? maybe this is so for the usa but im in australia and im sure i read somewhere, and have seen spy photos of, a hatch model....also there has been talk of a wagon varient, anyone have any info on more body styles for the accent and when we can expect to see them? cheers!
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Replying to: hyundaioz (Mar 24, 2005 5:29 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Mar 24, 2005 12:19 pm) I am mighty impressed by the new Sonata, though. ~alpha
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Replying to: alpha01 (Mar 24, 2005 9:29 pm) One thing that impresses me about the Accent is its equipment for an entry-level car, e.g. fold-down center armrest in the rear, what looks like plush fabric in one close-up I saw, power everything. I wonder if we'll see another instance of the Elantra/Spectra situation, where the Rio undercuts the Accent in price, but by the time you equip the cars comparably the Accent costs less? Then for Hyundai owners like me there's (we hope) the lure of loyalty rebates on the Accent... |
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