Next-Generation Hyundai Accent Breaks Cover

the headlights look more like the ones on the genesis coupe and there is no bmw 5 series

Wonder what the hatchback version will look like?

Seems like very time Hyundai brings out a new design, everyone jumps on it to find things that might "look like" bits and pieces off other cars. As if that somehow manages to qualify as a 'comment'

Hyundai has been desinging cars of their own for many years with styling cues taken from lots of classic car designs...like 4 doors, a hood, trunk and front grill.

They have had the guts to give you a 5 year warranty on their product with an option of 10, and now after many years of pathetic 3/36 OEM warranties, finally some of the other car makers are scrambling to copy Hyundai.

For some of them, it's too late, the junk they build will never hold up that long.

longo...bitter much? I'm pretty sure anything is infact a 'comment', and just because it points out a resemblance to another car or a lack of originality for the new one; doesn't cancel it out. That being said this LOOKS too much like a fat compact sonata! ....what with its 4 doors, a hood, trunk and front grill......tho in this case it also includes the back.

Its definitely Sonata's little bro

+100

I really think Hyundai is heading in the right direction. This next Accent really does look like a baby Sonata. I'm looking forward to test driving one.

This is the Chinese/Developing Market Spec Accent.

The US Spec Accent will have more (Costly) sophisticated Headlights. They will be about as sophisticated as you can get without dropping projectors in them. Also, the US Spec Accent will have Delta Shaped Mirrors like Sonata. The US Spec Accent Spotted by Autoblog near Disney this week, also had a hexagonal Grille. Its possibly a hybrid becuase of the hexagonal Grille. Considering the chase they gave Autoblog, they say this Accent had at the Absolute Minimum 140 Ponies.

These pics are also 18 days old. I scooped it on my Accent Planet dot org site 17 days ago via ifeng. But since Im an "Alternative Journalist" nobody is going to believe me. That was pretty stupid of ifeng to put their site on the pic, but this pic is making them famous now.

Like with everything else lately from the Space program to Jobs, Chinese/Indian Spysites make American Spyshot sites look like a JOKE in terms of what you can find. Those Chinese and Indians can get you whatever you need on foreign cars. The Chinese and Indians with their ruthlessness are the guys forcing car companies to show production pics 24 months ahead of schedule. They pretty much have EVERY car company's number.

You Honda guys wont like this, but Honda has plenty more monstrousities coming. Next Honda F-UP=next Gen Civic. Boy, are they going to royally screw that up. They might as well change the name to Honda Sebring.

The Hatchback= either Veloster or production version of ix-metro. Hyundai wont bring the Tib name back for Veloster. They are very adamant about not using the Tiburon name anymore.

According to Hyundai the Veloster is 4285 MM Long and 1790 MMwide. That makes it 0.2 longer and 3 inches wider than Current Gen Accent Sedan. Plus, it is going to be powered by the same powertrains in this Accent, so that is pretty suspicious.

Veloster is based on a custom i20/Next gen Accent Platform. The Turbo=176 HP my Ass. There's more pony in that turbo, and Im not going to tell you how much.

Sources also indicate that Veloster might be an Elantra hatch based on the Accent Platform to keep costs down too. If it is the Elantra hatch, then ix-Metro (i25 hatch) will be Accent hatch.

hopefully this someone resembles the sonata... because from what I see, hyundai has taken a honda fit angle with that front end.

On the i20 MPV, Its confirmed it wont ever see an American Road.

Hollowtek, what Honda Fit/City/Jazz has a front end like that? If you can find one, which you wont. Ill eat my words.

@superset

The headlights are pretty much different from the Sebring's.

Otoh, the front fascia of the Chrysler 200C concept has an eery resemblance to the Genesis sedan concept.

Hyundai=The New Heineken. A Relatively Low Cost Premium (Luxury for some) beer (Car) that's not for everybody, but there are many takers.

Hyundai=not new Toyota. Toyota=cheap cars for the masses does everything very ok, but they arent iconic cars.

Hyundai is going the way of:

Accent=Low Cost MINI

Elantra=Low Cost A3

Sonata=Low Cost C-Class

Azera= Low Cost GS

Genesis= Low Cost 5 Series

Equus=Low Cost 7 Series

Hyundai always wanted to become a premium company, but they never had the opportunity until now to make that happen. This economy is the perfect excuse for Hyundai to revamp their lineup for this.

Edmunds when are you going to have Sonata VS C350.

Did you know that the So called "Unsafe" Hyundai Accent has better crash IIHS Scores on frontal and side crashes than Merc C Class?

Did I mention that Sonata turbo has 6 more ponies than C-Class?

HYUNDAIASMOKE stop spamming this site! You got your posts deleted last time you did this and it will happen again...what a creep!

What exactly constitutes spamming-- versus legitimate posting? I have been reading most Edmunds blog comments for several years and I don't remember anyone having their posts removed. What does it take for that to happen?

In any case, hyundaismoke's comments are interesting, and if he/she goes a little overboard, so what? Just skip by it.

Now, if the new Accent is the baby Sonata-- what the heck do we call the new Elantra?

Seriously, if this is the new Accent and it has 140+ HP with this highly sylized exterior, then where does the Elantra fit in?

In any case, Hyundai is flying high.

hyundaismoke is either a nut who works for Hyundai or more likely is a 'bot from a marketing website. He spammed the site by making over 15 posts on the same thread promoting his company.....that is spamming.

Bodyblue, Well what's wrong with your attitude in relation to Hyundai to make you think I have to work for them to be such a fanatic? This is all grass roots dawg. Its the Hyundai owners.

Anyway, ill explain ed124c.

1. Last gen 2006-2010 Sonata had 176HP, which is still more power than Current gen Camry, much less the power boost it recieved for the next gen model. Now it has 200+HP. That's the power of Direct Injection. Not only you get significant Fuel Economy Gains, but the Side effect is a ton of Extra power.

2. Since Sonata has 200 HP, that Frees the 170s HP up for the Elantra, which next Gen Elantra will start in the 170s HP.

3. Since the Elantra has gone up to 170s standard HP, that Frees the 140s HP standard for Accent.

Autoblog thinks after chasing a Test Mule near Disneyland that Accent has more than 140 HP, and Hyundai likes to put out under inflated estimates lately. That test Mule was most likely the Hybrid due to its Hexagonal Grille. Many of you think this is extraordinary for Hyundai, but they have been secretly working on this stuff for the last 10 years. While everybody else was playing around, the Nerds at the Hyundai Nerdery were hard at work, and are still hard at work.

Hyundai's outgoing engines like the Alpha in Accent and Beta in Elantra were just refreshed versions of old tech just hastily put together while they tinkered with the future stuff.

Talk about me being a fanatic, its Hyundai who is fanatical in terms of engineering. They wanted to go from a competitor to be the undisputed leader and industry standard setter. Hyundai's products were competitive, but people still were cry babies about it despite the fact that every last gen Hyundai had more power and the same fuel econ as a current gen Toyota/Lexus. So for Hyundai, competitive wasnt going to cut it DUE TO MEDIA BIAS!!! They had to produce stuff that far and above leads to shut the haters up.

Considering that New Hyundai Products they offer they are by far and above the leader.

Plus, Accent is not Hyundai's true B Segment car anyway the i20 is. Accent is like a B/C Segment car. Hyundai is now saying with this new Accent that a B-Segment car from any company should have power at least in the 140s. This isnt just an upgrade, its going to be tremendous revoluionary change like Forte was from the Spectra.

Accent was 3rd place in Motor Trends COTY in 2006. I think they will win hands down for 2011, its going to be that good and transformational. It will be a contednder for NACOTY too, and maybe be a finalist if it doesnt win. I said this about 2011 Sonata 2-3 years ago and nobody believed me, they thought I was a nut job, etc... but now most people especially journalists who are NACOTY Judges thinks Sonata has what it takes to win.

Im not the one eating crow now however, but its quite a humbling experience for others.

Good grief dude, mellow out a bit. I agree Hyundai has made huge improvements and their cars may be as good as anything else on the market.

However most of the praise on their products is relative to the mediocre to crappy products they sent us for 20 years.

Yes they are building good cars now but there is nothing iconic yet and nothing to be that fanatical about.

I'm guessing you're either a salesman or a shareholder.

"Last gen 2006-2010 Sonata had 176HP, which is still more power than Current gen Camry, much less the power boost it recieved for the next gen model. Now it has 200+HP. That's the power of Direct Injection. Not only you get significant Fuel Economy Gains, but the Side effect is a ton of Extra power."

Way to paraphrase the Hyundai press releases. Except in the real world (meaning not EPA testing), DI does nothing for economy on naturally aspirated engines when you have to meet stringent NOX emissions specifications (lean burn modes are not an option), nor is it particularly useful for power. It allows a 2-3% improvement in thermodynamic efficiency due to higher compression, but that's about it. Forced induction is a whole different story of course because octane limitations are substantial there.

As evidence, I point to C&D comparo test where the Accord, despite it's older tech engine (no DI, no exhaust VVT) and 5spd auto returned the same economy as the Sonata and the Subaru beat both. And the Sonata's acceleration differential is easily explained by its far superior gearing in the 6AT (Honda has really dropped the ball on transmissions the last 5 years IMO). Not saying that the Accent didn't deserve the win, but comments about the benefits of DI do not stand up to real world scrutiny.

Carry on with your fanboyism.

Correction, meant Sonata deserved the win on my last sentence

But Church, who in the hell drives like that normally? Autoline Detroit's test of Sonata retuned 40 MPG at conservative testing, and 35 MPG if you drive it like a bat out of hell. Anything under 75 MPH in this vast country is gay considering how safe ALL CARS ARE TODAY, and who wants that?

Big Deal about Car and Driver. They like Motor Trend are paid by Honda and Toyota. They shouldnt be taken seriously, if they are going to have inferior products lose to a Sonata.

Yeah Im a PROUND HYUNDAI FAN BOY. NOT A SALESMAN, NOT A SHAREHOLDER, NOT A COMPANY OPERATIVE: A FANBOY WHOS BEEN DRIVING THESE THINGS FOR YEARS. Who wants a Honda or Toyota that's pretty much been the same on the interior front since the mid 90s?

On top of that, HONDAS AND TOYOTAS SINCE ABOUT 2000 LOOK HORRIBLE AS F@@K!!!! Medicare Select Cars that's what they are.

I still think its funny that people would pick a Nissan, a VW, OR A Mazda over a Hyundai too. Did you know Nissan's and Mazda's quality is worse than Chyrsler? WORSE THAN CHRYSLER, NOW THAT'S FU@@ING BAD!!!

Yep, Americans are Discriminatory Badge Whores who's ideas about cars are based on beliefs formed 20 years ago.

-Win against a Sonata I meant.

IVE BEEN DRIVING HYUNDAIS FOR YEARS, DONT FU@KING TELL ME WHAT I SEE AND FEEL IN THE CARS DAMMIT!!!! DONT TELL ME ABOUT IMPROVEMENT, AND COMPARISION/CROSS SHOPPING AND TESTING. AFTER CROSS SHOPPING THOSE SO CALLED "MEDIOCRE" PRODUCTS COMPARED TO OTHERS, HOW IN THE HELL DID I ALWAYS END UP IN A HYUNDAI EVERY TIME? Its not the price, its WHAT IM BEING OFFERED.

I OWN AN ACCENT HATCH, NOW WHY WOULD I BUY A LIMP WRISTED YARIS THAT'S STYLED FOR GIRLS, WHY WOULD I BUY A VERSA THAT WAS FALLING APART ON THE DEALER LOT, WHY WOULD I BUY A RIP OFF CAR LIKE THE FIT?

Like I said before Hyundai owners do their research, and for me it always comes down to the Hyundai.

A Shame you think Hyundai is a lesser Brand that what it is. Hyundai is a hell of a lot better than many brands held in high regard. What a shame!!!

Ok, I'm with body blue now, time to delete someone. Mr. Smoke is off his meds

I now drive a 07 Hyundai Sonata V6, and its been really nice.

BUT

I still don't think I would like to make love to my Hyundai unlike some on this blog. It's a bit disturbing.

hyundaismoke

The Hyundai you have is an Accent and you are this fired up on the brand? Is this your first car? Have you driven any other type of car?

The Accent is OK and better then the Aveo. I like it better then the Yaris, not because it's better (it isn't) but because it has more character and is more fun to drive. It's not even in the same league as the Fit but that's OK because you can get the Accent for a lot less money then the Fit.

You say "ideas about cars are based on beliefs formed 20 years ago.". Hyundai has a bad name not because of cars from 20 years ago but because of 20 years of bad cars. Most people I know who owned Hyundais in the 80's, 90's and early part of this decade would never own one again because they were burned so bad. When a company is mentioned in the same breath as Yugo, it's takes more then a few years to shake that off.

I'm glad you love your car but you do need to mellow a bit... or at least get a car worth obsessing about.

lmao... what an idiot!

Ive driven many types of cars. The Accent is the 6th car Ive owned, and my second Hyundai. Most other cars are wasteful, unreliable, overpriced based on brand equity, etc.... These were good solid honest cars that helped get them to where they are today. 90s Hyundais must have not been that bad as I still see plenty on the road today. People would laugh hard at those cars and throw things at those cars just for kicks. I know I used to do it as a teenager, but I know better now.

They supposedly disposable cars, if they were so disposable why are many of them still alive and kicking with over 200k on the clock?

The ignorance here is extraordinary.

lmao... still an idiot!

Wow, if that's all you can say then you're not worth even talking to.

@hyundaismoke: Seriously man, you need to calm down. I understand you love your car, but cyber-screaming isn't going to get you anywhere.

Your Accent is better than a Fit? Hell, did you say better than a Versa, a Yaris? You're insane... Of course the Fit costs more. It offers interior materials that no one in its class comes close to. Not to mention options such as navigation, more space, and a fun driving experience. The Accent (to me based off what i've tested) is dull, loud, looks cheap, feels cheap (inside), very underpowered (even for a C class car), non thrilling and should really, REALLY be reserved for solely college students. Otherwise it should stay on Enterprise's lot to be used for 19 bucks a day. Seriously, this car's only soulful competitor is a bicycle. I would gladly pay the 3k premium for a Yaris (which beats the Accent in a 0-60 run despite it's less hp, is roomier, AND still gets better EPA as well as actual gas mileage) or the 6k for a Fit or Versa which offers better driving experience AND more room. Not to mention that both the Toyota and Honda both have better resale values. You said you researched before you purchased. Did you really? Or did you skim through prices? Many complain about manufacturers "overpricing", but in this world, you really do get what you pay for and that's the truth. Maybe when the difference in prices of a car is 1k then there should be some research. But not 6k. As a competitive company, Honda wouldn't charge 6k more for a car knowing that there's one lurking around for 10k if their car wasn't worth 6k more... Don't fool yourself man.

so thats the new design language of hyundai, which is kinda nice. i'm actually looking forward to how they're gonna put that on the new santa fe SUV.

Am I the only one who liked the bussle-backed current Accent hatch? I did a short test drive of the sport package with the B&M shifter, and it was kinda fun. Some of the colors offered are a little insane, but the car looked good in dark gray metallic. For around $12K, I thought it a tidy little package.

@ lsobboh: I think you bring up some good points with respect to the Accent/Versa/Yaris comparison and I largely agree with what you say.

However, it appears to be a different ballgame now imo. Based on what Hyundai has been pumping out over the past 2 years, I would be willing to say this upcoming Accent is every bit as good as the Verna and Yaris, if not better. I am a big Honda fan and pending that this Accent doesn't look too different from the above pics, would personally take this over the Fit (I think the Fit is a terrible looking car, as practical as it is).

The Sonata is not just in the same league as the Camcords, it leapfrogs them in so many aspects. Price, Warranty, Quality, Fuel Efficiency, Styling and PERFORMANCE. Hyundai doesn't have the same brand cachet yet but little question they are the hungrier company right now and leading - not following competitors.

Just a gut feeling but I think this new Accent is going to give Honda/Toyota/Nissan a run for its money..

losoboh,

The Versa: better than an Accent, HAVE YOU EVER EVEN DRIVEN A VERSA? The Versa has good power I admit, but thats the best atribute. Everything else falls apart. This Hyundai's final Generation Alpha Engine is more refined than the French sourced Mexican Built 1.8 WHICH REV AT 4000 RPMS AT 80 MPH, WHILE THE ACCENT REVED 3100 RPH AT 80 MPH. Guess what that means, more wear and wear on the engine sacrificing reliability for the Versa.

JD POWER BACKS ME UP ON THIS THE ACCENT IS TWICE AS RELIABLE AS VERSA ON THE JD POWER!!!!

The Fit: is a Damm Good Car, but its had more recalls than Accent, some of the styling isnt for me, and for what it offers its overpriced.

The Yaris: is not My cup of tea, the stupid center dash was so annoying, its not as powerful as an Accent and they both get the same mileage. I wouldnt drive Yaris if you paid me!!!

Alex, This new Accent will be in the MINI league of cars. They have benchmarked this to exceed MINIs HP to power ratio, which means its going to be an absolute blast to drive even more than before.

Next Gen Yaris will be a refresh like the Corolla Pretty much, and use the same engine only tuned to get better MPG. Accent will get just as good MPG or Better and Nuke this car on the track.

Next Gen Fit is still far out. Current Gen Fit would get slaughtered on the Track Against this New Accent.

Next Gen Versa is moving to C Segment, Micra and Juke will replace Versa on that end. Micra doesnt stand a chance and the Juke will be quite competitive.

Fiesta-Nope. The Ecoboost, the 1.6=Nope.

MINI-New engines coming that will be Very Competitive, on the lower end -somewhat competitive and that JCW will be a little tough for the Accent Turbo.

Next Gen Aveo=Another Very Good NEW 21ST CENTURY SUBCOMPACT, Base engine will be competitive with Accents 140+HP Base. The RS Turbo will be a mystery.

The Colt still uses last Gen Accent Engines so that=No.

The Swift=Now this will be the car to make your statement "Just a gut feeling but I think this new Accent is going to give Honda/Toyota/Nissan a run for its money." True.

Polo=Good Accent Comp

DODGE/Chrysler/FIAT/Alfa=Crap, like Hyundai just 20 years ago.

Insult to injury, my 1.8 Versa Tester had loose Door Handles and a torn hubcap. Exactly why Hardcore Accent Enthusiasts like myself protested against Hyundai looking at Mexico to build an Accent Plant.

WE DIDNT WANT VERSAS MEXICO BUILT QUALITY, OR NISSAN QUALITY. Oh, I meant lack of, they are now ranked worse than Chrysler, and if I think they make Crap, then WHAT DO YOU THINK I WOULD CONSIDER NISSAN?