2016 Hyundai Accent

2016 Hyundai Accent

Fourth generation (RB; 2010â€"present)

Also called	Hyundai Accent B lue (Turkey) Hyundai Accent WIT (South Korea, hatchback) Hyundai Fluidic Verna (India) Hyundai Solaris (Russia) Hyundai Grand Avega (Indonesia) Dodge Attitude (Mexico)[40] Hyundai Verna Hyundai i25 Accent (Colombia,[41] Israel) Hyundai i25
Production	2010â€"present
Model years	2011â€"present
Powertrain
Engines	1.4 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Kappa I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Gamma I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Gamma II I4 (petrol) 1.4 L U-Line I4 (diesel) 1.6 L U-Line I4 (diesel)
Transmissions	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,570 mm
Length	4,115 mm (hatchback) 4,370 mm  (sedan)
Width	1,705 mm
Height	1,455 mm

The 2014 line up changes include a new set of alloy wheels for the top end SX variant, projector headlamps, day time running LED lamps on the exterior. Most importantly, Hyundai has also worked upon the steering and the suspension. The steering being lighter had made high speed driving a difficult task and so did the soft suspensions. Dr. Nano introduced a new Composite Assistive C-Spring Suspension for Hyundai Fluidic Verna for high comfort.

Henceforth, all sus pension issues were solved. The springs are good not just for city driving, but also at high speed manners. Now, with the steering gaining some weight at high speeds and the better suspensions, the vertical movement of the car has considerably gone down.

The Diesel variant has attracted more attention in India because of its fuel economy - as a result the response in India was overwhelming and Hyundai could not handle all the orders. There are delays expected with 2â€"3-month waits in most locations and up to 5-month waits in others.

HMIL has launched the Verna with four engine options - 1.4 VTVT Petrol - 107 bhp, 135 Nm torque, 5-Speed manual, 12 kmpl under city conditions; 1.6 VTVT Petrol - 123 bhp, 160 Nm torque, 5-Speed manual/4-Speed Automatic, 10 kmpl / 8 kmpl; 1.4 CRDi Diesel - 90 bhp, 224 Nm torque, 6-Speed manual, 17 kmpl; 1.6 CRDi Diesel - 126 bhp, 260 Nm torque, 6-Speed manual/4-Speed Automatic, 14 kmpl / 12 kmpl.

Hyundai Fluidic Verna Facelift

Hyundai launched the Verna facelift in the Indian car market on 18 February 2015.The new Verna mid-sized sedan gets changes to both styling and mechanism.

The updated Hyundai Verna gets new front fascia. Apart from the same Petrol and Diesel engine versions, the four-speed automatic gearbox is likely to be offered in the upcoming model; however, the maker might also introduce the six-speed automatic gearbox.

Safety

The 2012 Hyundai Accent was tested by the IIHS and received a "Good" rating in the frontal offset test, an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test, and a "Good" rating in the roof strength test. It also received a "Good" rating in the rear crash protection (head restraint) test.

No need for excuses here: the Accent, with its distinctive design and fuel-sipping engine, is a fine choice for an economical car. Available as a fo ur-door sedan or a five-door hatchback, the interior feels more upscale than the competition’s. Its 137-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder pairs with either a perky six-speed manual or a sluggish six-speed automatic. The manual rates at 38 mpg highway; the automatic gets 37 mpg. Last but not least: the Accent has a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Jump to Instrumented Test â€" 2016 Hyundai Accent Sport Manual

In 8.6 sec it will go from  0-60mph

137 hp is generated from the powertrain

120 mph is the Top Speed

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Honest to goodness: The Accent is as likable as it i s affordable.

Honesty is a rare and underappreciated quality, whether we’re talking about advertising, political candidates, or automobiles. And so we celebrate the utter honesty of the 2016 Hyundai Accent Sport, which delivers on its promise of being decent basic transportation with a whiff of sportiness.
As the direct descendant of the self-destructing, Reagan-era Hyundai Excel, the Accent benefits from low expectations. That it far exceeds those leaves us impressed with this little runabout. Indeed, the only way the Accent might be more honest would be if it were called “Excel,” a name Hyundai abandoned after it was irreparably tarnished.
Although it certainly shouldn’t be named “Accel.” As with other cars in this class, acceleration isn’t a strong suit, even when equipped with the reasonably enjoyable six-speed manual transmission of our test car. At just over 2500 pounds, the Accent Sport is a featherweight that doesn’t pack much punch; its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine produces 137 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque in the higher reaches of its rev range. Its best launches were achieved by dumping the clutch at 4000 rpm; 60 mph arrived 8.6 seconds later. Modest performance is par for the segment, though, where the Toyota Yaris, the Nissan Versa, and the Ford Fiestaare all less powerful and slower to 60 mph. The Accent ranks with the Honda Fit and the Chevrolet Sonic at the quicker end of the spectrum (note that we’re comparing manual-transmission versions here).
So what makes this Accent a “Sport”? Functionally, not much. The mechanical differences between the Sport model and the base SE hatchback mostly involve replacing the SE’s rear drum brakes with discs. They’re housed within larger, machine-turned 16-inch aluminum wheels wearing 195/50R-16 tires (versus the SE’s 14-inch steelies with wheel covers and 175/70R-14 rubber). At the track, the Accent delivered a reasonable 0.80 g on the skidpad but took a disconcerting 189 feet to stop from 70 mphâ€"the grip number is little better than most small cars’, but the braking figure, while not far off from competitors, is in full-size pickup territory.
< tbody>Sightlines to the front and side are excellent, with a convex inset in the driver’s-side mirror facilitating lane changesâ€"a good thing, since the rising beltline and smallish rear window in this four-door hatch restrict the view out the back. The car also could benefit from some additional sound insulation, as engine and road noise become excessive as speed rises.
While the Accent is priced and marketed as a subcompact, there is no shortage of space inside. The rear seats offer a theater-style raised hip point f or cross-your-legs room, and the 21-cubic-foot cargo area (with all seats raised) is larger than the trunk space in even the largest three-box sedans and one cube more than the one-category-up Mazda 3 hatchback. Drop those 60/40-split rear seats and its 48 cubic feet still tops the Mazda 3. Not a bad showing for a car barely 13.5 feet long, although we should note that the Honda Fit is both shorter overall and boasts 53 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seatback folded.
Only $1750 separates the stripper Accent SE hatchback from the Sport; in addition to the aforementioned rear disc brakes, sport-tuned steering, and upgraded rolling stock, that extra dough brings fog lights, a rear spoiler, cruise control, exterior mirrors with turn signals, audio controls on the steering wheel, a telescoping steering column, Bluetooth connectivity, upgraded upholstery, piano-black dashboard trim, and a sliding armrest storage box. Other than the six-speed automatic with manual shift control, available for an extra $1000, there are no options; the only added feature on our test car was a set of accessory floor mats. Navigation? Use your phone (or a paper map). The reverse sensing system consists of the rear bumper. Leather seats? Sunroof? Forget them both. If you want more stuff, the next-step-up Elantra starts at $17,985, just $530 more than this car’s $17,455 out-the-door price.
PRICED AT: $17,455 (base price: $16,495)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 97 cu in, 1591 cc
Power: 137 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque: 123 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
PEFORMANCE TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 8.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 25.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 8.9 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 19.5 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 20.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.9 sec @ 84 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 120 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 189 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g