The
2018 Hyundai Accent made its first U.S. appearance at the Orange County Auto
Show. The all-new fifth generation Accent now features Hyundai’s latest
cascading grille and a general design that borrows a lot of elements from the
bigger Elantra.
Riding on a new chassis that features more
high-strength steel and 32 percent more rigidity, the new Hyundai Accent also
promises to offer improved ride comfort, handling and stability, as well as
better safety in the case of an accident.
The new Accent also offers a roomier interior,
thanks to the longer by 0.4 inches wheelbase and the wider by 1.2 inches body.
The dashboard has a driver oriented layout and hosts a new infotainment system
that comes with either a five- or a seven-inch touchscreen display. The quality
is also better, with Hyundai using lots of soft-touch materials in key points.
The sole engine option is the 1.6-liter Gamma
four-cylinder petrol unit, mated to a standard six-speed manual or an optional
six-speed automatic transmission. Power output is rated at 130 hp and 119 lb-ft
of torque. Models fitted with the automatic also gain a Drive Mode Select
feature, with Normal or Sport being the driver’s options.
Hyundai’s latest model also benefits from features
like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, dual USB ports and an auxiliary port, as well
as Forward Collision-avoidance Assist. Blue Link customers will also get Remote
Start with Climate Control and integrations for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The 2018 Hyundai Accent will arrive in dealerships
in the fall of 2017.
