The 2015 Hyundai Accent has been refreshed and “reinvigorated” to fill the gap left in Hyundai’s light-car lineup by the outgoing Hyundai i20.
THE HYUNDAI Accent has been given a makeover and “reinvigorated” says the Korean car maker effectively replacing the Hyundai i20. Part of the reinvigoration has been to up the spec of the two variant lineup and drop the price by $2000 for both manual and CVT equipped hatchback and sedan. The $2000 price deduction extends to the Accent SR.
The entry-level Accent Active now comes standard with a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 74kW and 133Nm of torque, this engine is available with either a six-speed manual or CVT. The range-topping Accent SR retains its 1.6-litre Gamma engine which makes 103kW and 167Nm of torque.
2015 Hyundai Accent key features:
Accent Active 1.4 MPi Hatchback or Sedan:
•6 airbags: driver & front passenger; driver & front passenger side (thorax); and, full-length curtains
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including:
◦Traction Control System (TCS)
◦Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
◦Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
◦Brake Assist System (BAS)
•Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
•14-inch steel wheels with 175/70R14 tyres
•5-inch touchscreen audio system with CD player, MP3 capability, 6 speakers, media ripping/storage
•AUX/USB audio input with digital iPod® compatibility
•Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free phone and audio streaming)
•Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
•Front and rear power windows (driver’s one-touch auto up/down)
•Height-adjustable driver’s seat
•One-touch turn signal operation (3 flashes)
•Trip computer
•Cloth interior
•Manual air-conditioning
Accent SR 1.6 GDi Hatchback (key specifications above Active):
•1.6 GDi engine (+29kW and +34Nm vs. 1.4 MPi)
•16-inch machined-face alloy wheels with 195/50R16 tyres
•Automatic dusk-sensing headlights
•Front foglights
•LED daytime running lights (DRL)
•Projector-beam headlights
•Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
•Deluxe front centre floor console with storage compartment
•Front centre armrest with sliding function
•Premium gearknob and steering wheel
•Roof-mounted rear spoiler
Body style | Engine | Transmission | Active | SR |
Sedan | 1.4 MPi Petrol | 6 Speed Manual | $14,990 | – |
CVT | $16,990 | – | ||
Hatchback | 1.4 MPi Petrol | 6 Speed Manual | $14,990 | – |
CVT | $16,990 | – | ||
1.6 GDi Petrol | 6 Speed Manual | – | $16,990 | |
6 Speed Automatic | – | $18,990 |
