2018 Hyundai Accent set for Middle East debut
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Mar 8, 2018
The all-new 2018 Hyundai Accent is set for its Middle Eastern debut in Bahrain on 26th March 2018. Ready to set new standards in the segment for design, quality, and technology, the fifth-generation model features a bold exterior and an elegant interior. Technical improvements see the all-new model boast a more efficient powertrain and plenty of safety and convenience features.
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“The Accent is a defining product for Hyundai, with a hard-earned reputation for delivering both quality and value,” said Hyundai’s Head of Operations for Africa and the Middle East, Mike Song. “This All-new model continues that tradition, while also demonstrating Hyundai’s commitment to innovation. It is a stronger, safer, and more technically advanced, in a package that will be enjoyable to drive and economical to own.”
Longer and wider than the model it replaces, the 2018 Hyundai Accent features improved interior space as part of a well-appointed cabin. In addition to being easy to navigate, the materials used have been selected for durability as well as being pleasing to look at and touch. Drivers and passengers are protected by six airbags while other safety features include adaptive cruise control, emergency stop signal lights, and static bending headlights that provide better illumination through the bends.
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Two four-cylinder petrol engine options are believed to be offered in the region, including a 1.4-liter delivering 99 horsepower and a 1.6-liter delivering 121 horsepower. Both engines feature multi-point fuel injection, matched to a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.
The all-new Hyundai Accent will arrive in showrooms during the second quarter of 2018.
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