Hyundai Accent

third generation (MC; 2005–2010)

Third generation (MC)

Also called	Hyundai Accent Era Hyundai Brio Hyundai Avega Beijing-Hyundai Accent Dodge Attitude
Production	2005–2011
Assembly	İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan)[16] Ulsan, South Korea Beijing, China Chennai, India
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 3-door hatchback
Engine(s)	1.4L I4 1.6L I4 1.5L Turbodiesel I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4045 mm (159.2 in) Sedan: 4280 mm (168.5 in) Verna Transform Sedan: 4300 mm (169.3 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1470 mm (57.9 in)
Related	Kia Rio

Hyundai introduced a new-generation Accent (MC) at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. A new exterior, larger interior, and CVVT engine are the notable features.
A single trim level, GLS, is available in the United States for the sedan. This sedan includes 6 airbags, air conditioning, power steering with tilt, with optional four-wheel disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, and a 6-speaker CD stereo. Pricing starts at US$12,665, nearly $2,000 more expensive than a base 2005 model. A premium sport package, priced at $1,350, includes air conditioning, 15 in. alloy wheels, power windows and heated mirrors, and remote power door locks. An automatic transmission retails for $1000, bringing the price of a loaded Accent to $15,015.
Hyundai began selling the 3-door hatchback in the United States during the spring 2006 as a 2007 model year vehicle. The 3-door is available in two trims – GS and SE. The GS is equipped much like the GLS sedan, with some equipment deleted for a base price of US$10,415. The SE replaces the former Accent GT, offering a sport-tuned suspension, 16 in. alloy wheels, and other sporting features, along with available dealer-installed performance parts such as a cold-air intake and suspension stress bar. The SE is sold as the Verna Sport in Korea. The Hyundai Accent SR is exclusive to Canada and only 500 have been made, this version is like the Accent SE, but in addition has the fender flares, front lip, rear lip, and exhaust tip. Also included with the SR version is the Clarion sound system with , 4channel Amplifier with 400 Watts, 7 speaker Audio System, with 10-inch (250 mm) Subwoofer in a custom made box. Dash also has a Carbon Fiber Trim Kit added to it. For the 2010 model year a "Blue" trim level has been introduced for the Accent with a base price of only US$9,970.^[17] The Accent Blue is only available as a 3-door hatchback with a manual transmission, the sole option being air-conditioning which adds $1,000 to the price.
The Accent is presently the third-bestselling subcompact car in the United States, trailing after its rivals the Chevrolet Aveo and Toyota Yaris.
In Europe, this model was heavily promoted by the motoring press, and even Hyundai themselves, as a "stopgap" model – that it was intended merely to plug the gap in Hyundai's range until a brand new small family car was launched in 2007. This new car, the Hyundai i30 fills the void left by the Accent and the larger Hyundai Elantra. The name change came about so as to help distance the i30 from the budget reputation of the Accent, and also to highlight that the new car can truly compete in the small family hatchback sector – something the Accent was slightly too small to do, and the Elantra too large. The Accent will continue to be sold in the U.S. in 2008 with an instrument panel overhaul and standard rear cupholders in the SE model.^{[citation needed]}
Engines:

• 1.4 L I4, 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) and 127 N·m (94 lb·ft)
• 1.6 L CVVT Alpha II I4, 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) and 145 N·m (107 lb·ft)
• 1.5 L D I4 turbodiesel, 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) and 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) , fitted with common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbocharger

In Mexico, this is marketed as the Dodge Attitude: trim levels are 1.4 GL and 1.6 GLS. Hyundai does not have any official representation in Mexico.
Interestingly, in India, it is marketed as Hyundai Verna. Previous generation is also under production and that is marketed as Accent.
In Egypt it's sold as Hyundai new accent (1.6 GLS only) and the previous model is still locally produced & sold as Hyundai Verna (1.6 GL and GLS trims)
Hyundai Accent 2006–present road test:
The new Accent is available with two engines(1.6L DOHC engine 112 hp/1.4L DOHC engine 95 hp)

• 4-door sedan with 1.6L DOHC engine, 112 hp (84 kW). 0–100 km/h: 10.8 sec., 12.4sec. Top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph), 185 km/h (115 mph). MT, AT respectively.^{[citation needed]}
• 3-door hatch with 1.6L DOHC engine, 112 hp (84 kW). 0–100 km/h: 10.1 sec., 12.0sec. Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph), 180 km/h (112 mph). MT, AT respectively.^{[citation needed]}

In 2008, Hyundai Accent received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact multi-activity vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Vehicle Dependability StudySM. Study based on responses from over 52,000 original owners of 2005 model-year vehicles, measuring more than 250 models. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in January to April 2008.^[1]

[] Safety

In 2007, 2006 year model of Hyundai Accent had been tested by ANCAP in June 2007. It scored 3 star in the Occupant Protection, and 2 star in Pedestrian Protection Rating.^[18] According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the Accent received an Acceptable overall score in the frontal crash test and a Poor overall score for in the side impact test.^[19][20]
In 2009, According to NHTSA Safety Rating,^[21]

• Frontal Crash

Driver:

Passenger:

• Side Rating

Front Seat:

Rear Seat:

2005-2010 Hyundai Accent GLS sedan (Korea)	2007–2009 Dodge Attitude (Mexico)	Hyundai Accent hatchback (Australia)	Hyundai Accent SR (sold only in Canada for 2007)
Hyundai Verna Transform, face-lifted version launched in India in 2010