Hyundai has recently unveiled its newly redesigned sedan, the 2018 Accent. Now in its fifth generation, this sedan has undergone significant changes in design, a new chassis, a rebuilt engine, and an array of new technologies. With this new model, Hyundai aims to compete aggressively against its primary rival, the Toyota Yaris.

Exterior Design

The exterior design of the new Accent features a wider and longer shape compared to the previous model. It bears a resemblance to its counterpart, the Elantra, but in a more compact form.

Enhanced design with a hexagonal front grille.
Sharper front LED headlights.
Rear lights reminiscent of the Elantra.
17-inch wheels.

Side design of the Hyundai Accent

Interior Design

Inside, the car also presents a noticeable and modern transformation compared to its predecessor. The interior design features a simple yet sporty and more sophisticated character.

Central touchscreen supporting both Android and Apple CarPlay.
Rearview camera.
Heated seats.

Performance and Mechanics

Mechanically, the car is equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 132 horsepower and 161 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. The company claims that the new engine of the Accent offers a 7% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the previous engine.

Interior of the 2018 Hyundai Accent

Launch and Pricing

While the price of the vehicle has not yet been announced, it is scheduled to be released in the market in the fall of this year, alongside a hatchback version that will be available in the last quarter of the same year.