2012 Hyundai Accent Review

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. amazed car lovers with their 2012 Hyundai Accent model because power of engine is magnificent. Compared to previous Hyundai Accents, this is the most powerful and still can be defined as a efficient car. There are one sedan and two hatchback options for 2012 Hyundai Accent. Name of the sedan model is GLS and names of the hatchback models are GS and SE. In most of the 2012 Hyundai Accent reviews they compare this car with Ford Fiesta or some other cars like Volkswagen sedans yet I will not do the same and begin my review giving prices of Hyundai.

2012 Hyundai Accent Sedan GLS = $12.000

2012 Hyundai Accent Hatchback GS = $15.000

2012 Hyundai Accent Hatchback SE = $16.000

Equipments and Options of 2012 Hyundai Accent

We will handle this topic in three sub-titles: mechanical, interior and exterior. Some of those features are standard while others are specific to sedan or hatchback GS and SE.

Mechanical Features of 2012 Hyundai Accent

Standards

• 1.6-liter, DOHC Inline 4-cylinder engine with Dual-Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), GDI
• Drive configuration: Front-wheel drive
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) or Rack-and-pinion steering or Sport tuned steering
• 14-inch steel wheels with wheel-covers with P175/70R14 tires
• Front suspension: Independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs and gas shock absorbers
• Rear suspension: Torsion axle with coil springs and monotube shock absorbers

Exterior Features of 2012 Hyundai Accent

Standards

• Chrome-accented front grille
• Tinted glass and windshield sunshade band
• 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers

Model Specifics

• Remote keyless entry with panic alert
• Rear wiper with washer
• Rear Spoiler
• Bodycolor door handles
• Front fog lights
• Dual power side mirrors
• Bodycolor side mirrors

Interior Features of 2012 Hyundai Accent

Standards

• 6-way adjustable driver seat
• Front seatback pocket, passenger side
• Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
• Front door pocket storage compartments
• Driver seat armrest
• Heater
• Rear window defroster
• Tilt steering wheel

Model Specifics

• Sunglass holder
• Carpeted floor mats
• Power windows
• Sliding armrest storage box
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Air conditioning
• Chrome inside door handle
• Premium cloth seats
• 172-watt AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system with 6-speakers
• iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jack
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio control
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
• Cruise Control

Conclusion

138 horsepower output could sound low because we are used to hear 400-500 horsepower from super cars but performance of this car is far better than its competitors thanks to its wisely crafted direct injection four cylinder engine. Ease of handling and six speed manual and six speed automatic transmission options are cool for such car. We must not forget the Eco mode brought by the automatic transmission which radically reduces the fuel consumption.

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