Hunday Aksent 2011 Model

Subcompact car produced by Hyundai

"Hyundai Verna" redirects here. For the subcompact sedan sold with the same name in several Latin American markets, see Hyundai Reina.

Not to be confused with Hyundai Xcent.

Motor vehicle

The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the "Accent" name. The "Accent" name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.^[1]

The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For the Russian market it was assembled by the TagAZ plant in Taganrog until , and since it was assembled by the HMMR plant in Saint Petersburg and sold under the new name Hyundai Solaris. In Mexico, the Accent was marketed until by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously known as the Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed these models as the Dodge Brisa until The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since , the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, it was sold as the Hyundai Brio.

In , Hyundai Accent was named the most dependablesubcompact car by J.D. Power and Associates.^[2]

First generation (X3; )[edit]

Motor vehicle

First generation (X3)
Pre-facelift Hyundai Excel sedan (Australia)
Also&#;called	Hyundai Accent Verna Hyundai Excel Hyundai Pony (France) Bimantara Cakra (Indonesia) Yueda-Kia Qianlima (China)[3][4][5] Dodge Brisa (Venezuela)
Production	– (South Korea) – (Egypt) – (Indonesia) – (China)
Assembly
Body&#;style	4-door sedan 3/5-door liftback
Engine	Petrol: &#;L AlphaSOHC12VI4 &#;L Alpha SOHC 12V I4 &#;L Alpha IIDOHC 16V I4 &#;L Alpha II DOHC 16V I4 (China)
Transmission	5-speed M5AF3manual 4-speed A4AF2automatic
Wheelbase	2,&#;mm (&#;in)
Length	4,&#;mm (&#;in) (liftback) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (sedan)
Width	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Height	1,&#;mm (&#;in) 1,&#;mm (&#;in) (Kia Qianlima)
Curb&#;weight	2,–2,&#;lb (–&#;kg)

4-door sedan (pre-facelift)

5-door liftback (pre-facelift)

3-door liftback (pre-facelift)

The Hyundai Accent (X3) was introduced as a replacement for the Excel in for the model year. It continued to be called Dodge Brisa in Venezuela or Hyundai Excel in some markets, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia and Australia. In France, it was called the Hyundai Pony, in Indonesia, the pre-facelift model was called as Bimantara Cakra and in China, it was called the Kia Qianlima.

Markets[edit]

Australia[edit]

Australian cars were released in November available in Sprint and GX trims (three-door liftback) or LX and GLX trims (four-door sedan and five-door liftback). The upper-specification models (GX and GLX) had full cloth interior (as opposed to vinyl seat backings), height and lumbar support adjustments on the driver's seat, four-speaker sound system (instead of two), passenger vanity mirror, a tachometer, and power antenna as standard. GX three-doors also had a standard rear spoiler, while power steering was standard on all but the Sprint. There were also some special editions—the Classique sedan in and with anti-lock brakes and the Sportz in and with alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. The overwhelming majority sold were the Sprint three-door, enticing buyers with free air-conditioning, driveaway pricing and from late , standard power steering.

The facelift arrived in Australia in April with accompanying trim changes. The engine was a liter G4EKSOHC unit with 91&#;hp (68&#;kW). From November onwards, this was upgraded to a twin cam (DOHC) G4FK version with 74&#;kW (99&#;hp) at rpm and torque of &#;N⋅m (99&#;lb⋅ft) at rpm. A double overhead cam (DOHC) engine was also available in America in the Accent GT but made a more-powerful &#;hp (78&#;kW) at rpm instead.^[10] X3s with the DOHC engine are badged "Twin Cam".

In Australia, the X3 proved so popular (due to its reliability and low price^[11][12][13]) that it was the third best-selling vehicle in the country in both and In the latter year, it achieved more than 44, sales (a % share of the total market), a record figure at the time, for an imported car. Between and , some , X3s were sold in Australia, making it arguably the most successful imported vehicle in the country's history.

Romania[edit]

In , Hyundai created a joint venture with Romanian manufacturer Dacia to produce the Accent in Romania, at Dacia's Mioveni plant.^[14] Unfortunately, the deal failed and Dacia was bought by Renault.

United Kingdom[edit]

The Accent was sold in saloon (sedan), liftback, and coupé form in the UK, with a choice of three engines for each: a 12v (85

&#;hp), 12v (92&#;hp) and a 16v (&#;hp) petrol. There was no diesel option. A GSi spec car was the top-specification Accent. The MVi-spec coupé version won particular praise for its handling agility in the UK. Although the Accent was cheap to buy and insure, its engines were quite thirsty; the litre returned 33&#;mpg_&#;imp (&#;L/&#;km; 27&#;mpg_&#;US) average according to list figures.

4-door sedan (facelift)

3-door Liftback/coupe (facelift)

United States[edit]

In the US, although manuals exist for Accents before and after , a manual for Hyundai Accent has not been published. Additionally, owners of the model were informed by their dealers that the power output of the liter engine was in fact rated at 88 horsepower (66&#;kW). Only the 3-door Liftback and 4-door sedan were offered.

Indonesia[edit]

In Indonesia, the Accent was assembled locally and marketed as the Bimantara Cakra from to ^[15](alongside the Bimantara Nenggala/Hyundai Elantra) and only available as 4-door sedan with a fuel injected liter valve engine and 5-speed manual transmission. After the Asian financial crisis that affected Indonesia in , Bimantara went bankrupt and the production facilities was taken over by Hyundai (also the first time Hyundai started selling their cars with their own brand in Indonesia) and reintroduced the Cakra as Accent, still with the liter valve engine but with the facelifted model and additional 4-speed automatic transmission variant from to ^[15] From to , this generation was still on sale side by side with the second generation Accent (sold as Hyundai Verna) but as Hyundai Excel, specially for taxi fleets.

China[edit]

In China, the Hyundai Excel was branded as the Kia Qianlima under Dongfeng Yueda Kia. It came with either a liter SOHC engine or a liter engine DOHC engine. Production ran from December until November It had similar styling to the regular Hyundai Excel until it was given a facelift in featuring a new grille and foglamps. Trim levels included the DLX, L GL (Manual), L GL (Automatic), GLS (Manual) and the GLS (Automatic). The only body style available was the 4-door sedan.^[16]

Safety[edit]

The Hyundai Accent was crash-tested by the European New Car Assessment Programme and showed rather poor performance, scoring only 4 points out of 16 for frontal impact, and receiving 2 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for pedestrians.^[17] The passenger compartment became unstable in the crash test.^[17] It was determined that there was an unacceptably high risk of chest injury during side impact crash, as a result, the car would not meet the minimum legal requirement in ^[17] The Swedish insurance company, Folksam, rates the 1st-gen Accent as one of the safest cars in its weight class.^[18]

Second generation (LC; )[edit]

Motor vehicle

Second generation (LC)
Pre-facelift Hyundai Accent 3-door (Australia)
Also&#;called	Hyundai Verna Hyundai Super Pony Hyundai Avega (liftback, Indonesia) Hyundai Excel II (taxi fleet, Indonesia) Hyundai Brio (Puerto Rico) Dodge Verna (Mexico) Giad Accent (Sudan)
Production	– (South Korea) – (India)[19][20] – (Russia)[21][22] – (Indonesia) – (Egypt)
Assembly
Body&#;style	4-door sedan 3- and 5-door liftback
Platform	Hyundai-Kia TB
Related	Hyundai Getz
Engine
Transmission
Wheelbase	2,&#;mm (&#;in)
Length	4,&#;mm (&#;in) (–02 sedan) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (–05 sedan) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (liftback)
Width	1,&#;mm (&#;in) (–02) 1,&#;mm (&#;in) (–05)
Height	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Curb&#;weight	–1,&#;kg (2,–2,&#;lb)

3-door liftback/coupe (UK; pre-facelift)

5-door liftback (pre-facelift)

4-door sedan (pre-facelift)

4-door sedan (facelift)

3-door liftback (facelift)

The redesigned Accent (LC) sported a more angular body and increased dimensions. It received a minor facelift in , and was given the model code LC2. When the Accent sedan underwent a redesign, the liftback continued on sale during only in Canada, since the liftback skipped the model year for the United States. But for Korea, it was the first model with the new nameplate: Verna.

The Accent got revised and litre engines, featuring various improvements to lower noise, vibration, and harshness. A litre DOHC valve replaced the litre from , with the continuing to be available in some markets. This Accent was also the first to get a diesel version, with a litre three-cylinder direct injection turbodiesel, which was badged CRDi.

Trim levels were GSi, CDX and MVi: this was standard on most export versions, although some European markets had their own designations with names like Dynamic=Version etc. Some markets used LS and GLS.

Markets[edit]

North America

In North America, the Accent was available in GL, GLS and GT trim levels only, with the litre engine at first, then the litre engine from The GT version was similar to the MVi version marketed in Europe and Oceania, although the body kit was not as overtly hot hatch styled.

During in Canada, the liftback was offered as a GS or GSi with a L or L engine, respectively. In the GS trim was equipped with the L engine.

Russia

It was sold in Russia until as the Hyundai Accent side-by-side with the 3rd generation model which was sold as the Hyundai Verna.

India

It was launched in India in October as the "Accent" and was still in production after some minor facelifts;^[19] the car was phased out in for local market.^[27] It has been restyled twice – in and – and is mated with a liter four-cylinder petrol engine matched to a five-speed manual gearbox.

Egypt

In Egypt, it still remains on sale as of January

Indonesia

In Indonesia, it was sold from to and marketed in 3 different names. At first it was marketed in a 4-door body style as "Accent Verna" (), available with three trim levels, G, GL and GLS. In , a facelifted version based from G trim was sold for taxi fleet as "Excel II". Later from , both Accent Verna and Excel II 4-door sedan was replaced with a 5-door liftback body style, sold as "Avega" until

Engines[edit]

• &#;L valve SOHCAlphaI4, 82&#;hp (61&#;kW) from to , 86&#;hp (64&#;kW) from to (except cars with Air conditioning, rated at 82&#;hp).
• &#;L valve SOHC Alpha I4, 92&#;hp (69&#;kW) @&#;rpm and 97&#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m) @&#;rpm, 0–&#;km/h: sec., top speed: &#;km/h (&#;mph)
• &#;L valve DOHCAlpha I4, &#;hp (76&#;kW) and 98&#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m)
  • 0–&#;km/h: sec., top speed: &#;km/h (&#;mph)
• &#;L valve DOHC Alpha I4, &#;hp (79&#;kW) and &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m)
  • 0–&#;km/h: sec., top speed: &#;km/h (&#;mph)
• &#;L CRDi (R )I3, 82&#;hp (61&#;kW) and &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m)
  • 0–&#;km/h: sec., top speed: &#;km/h (&#;mph)

Safety[edit]

A pre model (a three-door liftback) was crash tested by Australian Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under the rules as adopted by Euro NCAP. It scored out of 16 points for frontal offset impact and out of 16 in the side impact test.^[28]

The same un-restyled model, a four-door sedan had been crash tested by Russian magazine Autoreview in ^[29] Test was carried out to the Euro NCAP regulations. Despite the lack of airbags (which are not available in the cheapest version of Accent on the Russian market) it scored of 16 for frontal impact.^[30]

The restyled model was tested by ANCAP as well. The three-door liftback scored of 16 points for frontal impact and out of 16 in the side impact crash test.^[31]

Third generation (MC; )[edit]

Motor vehicle

Third generation (MC)
Also&#;called	Hyundai Verna Hyundai Super Pony Hyundai Brio (Puerto Rico) Dodge Attitude (Mexico)
Production	– (South Korea)[32] – (China) – (India)[19][33] – (Turkey)[34][35]
Model&#;years	– (China)
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) India: Chennai (HMIL) Turkey: İzmit (HAOS) Ukraine: Cherkasy (Bogdan Motors)[36]
Body&#;style	4-door sedan 3-door hatchback
Related	Kia Rio (JB)
Engine
Transmission
Wheelbase	2,&#;mm (&#;in)
Length	4,&#;mm (&#;in) (hatchback) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (sedan) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (Verna Transform and – Chinese variants) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) ( Chinese variants)
Width	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Height	1,&#;mm (&#;in) 1,&#;mm (&#;in) (Chinese variants)
Curb&#;weight	2,–2,&#;lb (1,–1,&#;kg)
Successor	Hyundai i20 (Europe)

Sedan

Hatchback

Hyundai introduced a new-generation Accent (MC) at the New York International Auto Show. A new exterior, larger interior, and CVVT engine are the notable features.

A single trim level, GLS, was available in the US for the sedan. Hyundai began selling the 3-door hatchback in the United States during the spring as a model year vehicle. The 3-door was available in two trims – GS and SE. In , Forbes named the Accent amongst the ten worst cars for depreciation.^[37]

In Europe, this model was heavily promoted by the motoring press, and even Hyundai themselves, as a "stopgap" model – that it was intended merely to plug the gap in Hyundai's range until a brand new small family car was launched in The new car, the Hyundai i30, replaced both the Accent and the larger Hyundai Elantra. The name change helped to distance the new model from the budget reputation of the Accent, and also to highlight that the new car can truly compete in the small family hatchback sector – something the Accent was slightly too small to do, and the Elantra too large.^{[citation needed]} The Accent continued to be sold in the U.S. in with an instrument panel overhaul and standard rear cupholders in the SE model.^{[citation needed]}

Engines:

In Mexico, it was marketed as the Dodge Attitude: trim levels are GL and GLS. Hyundai had no official representation in Mexico, so select Hyundai models were rebranded as Dodges under an agreement with Chrysler's Mexican division.

In India, it was marketed as Hyundai Verna. The previous generation remains in production alongside as a cheaper alternative, marketed as the Hyundai Accent.

In Egypt, this generation was sold as the Hyundai New Accent ( GLS only), and the previous model was still locally produced and sold as the Hyundai Verna ( GL and GLS trims)

In the Philippines, the third generation (MC sedan) was introduced and made available in exclusively with a L D4FA common rail direct injection (CRDi) turbodiesel with VGT with &#;hp (&#;PS) and &#;N⋅m (&#;lb⋅ft) with a 5-speed manual transmission. A number of units saw action in the taxi industry because of its fuel efficiency coupled with cheaper diesel fuel costs.

In , Hyundai Accent received the lowest number of problems per vehicles among compact multi-activity vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. Study based on responses from over 52, original owners of model-year vehicles, measuring more than models. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in January to April ^[2]

Safety[edit]

In , according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Accent received an Acceptable overall score in the frontal crash test and a Poor overall score for in the side impact test without its optional side airbags. It didn't perform well even when equipped with side airbags, performance of the car's structure is marginal there would likely be injuries to internal organs, ribs and pelvis.^[38][39][40] In , year model of Hyundai Accent had been tested by ANCAP in June It scored 3 star in the Occupant Protection, and 2 star in Pedestrian Protection Rating.^[41]

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was safety tested by IIHS in

Gallery[edit]

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  Hyundai Accent SR (sold only in Canada for )

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  Hyundai Verna Transform (South Korea)

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  Hyundai Verna Transform (South Korea)

Hybrid[edit]

Hyundai debuted a demonstration version of a hybrid (MC/JB) Accent^[43] at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China. It uses a 90&#;hp (67&#;kW), L engine with continuously variable valve timing and a 16&#;hp (&#;kW) electric motor to achieve 44% better fuel economy. Though originally scheduled for production release in the model year, introduction of the production version has been delayed indefinitely, along with the Kia Rio hybrid.^{[citation needed]}

Fourth generation (RB/RC; )[edit]

Motor vehicle

Fourth generation (RB/RC)
Also&#;called	Hyundai Verna Hyundai Solaris (Russia, Egypt) Hyundai i25 Accent (Colombia,[44] Israel) Hyundai Grand Avega (hatchback, Indonesia) Hyundai Excel III (sedan, Indonesia) Hyundai Grand Pony Taxi (sedan, Colombia) Dodge Attitude (Mexico)[45]
Production	– –present (Egypt)
Model&#;years	–
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) India: Chennai (HMIL) Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR) Indonesia: Bekasi (HIM) Taiwan: Hukou, Hsinchu (SYM Motors) Iran: Bam, Kerman (KMC) Algeria: Tiaret (TMC) Nigeria: Lagos (HMNL) Mozambique: Matola (Somyoung Motors)[46]
Body&#;style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Platform	Hyundai-Kia PB
Related	Hyundai Reina Hyundai i20 (PB) Hyundai HB20 (HB) Kia Rio (QB) Kia Rio (UB) Kia Pegas
Engine
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed M6CF1 manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed A6GF1 automatic 7-speed DCT CVT
Wheelbase	2,&#;mm (&#;in)
Length	4,&#;mm (&#;in) (hatchback) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (sedan)
Width	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Height	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Curb&#;weight	1,–1,&#;kg (2,–2,&#;lb)
Predecessor	Hyundai i20 (PB) (Indonesia)[47]
Successor	Hyundai i20 (GB) (Indonesia)[48]

Hyundai held the world-premiere of the fourth generation Accent as the Verna at the Beijing Auto Show.^[49]

Markets[edit]

South Korea[edit]

Hyundai released the Korean version of the Accent (RB series) in November The model was offered with the same liter engine and 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual as the fifth-generation (MD) Elantra. The car reverted to the "Accent" name as used in the X3 series.^[50] The hatchback version, called Accent WIT, replaces the Getz/Click in South Korea. Sedan model was discontinued since in late ; the hatchback model was in August It was sold until Hyundai Venue launched in July

North America[edit]

In January , the sedan had its North American debut and the hatchback had its world debut at the Montreal Auto Show.^[51]

There was one engine option available in North America for the Accent, a &#;L with &#;hp (&#;kW) and &#;lb/ft of torque ( - models). This engine features the gas direct injection technology ( "GDI"). Also, the head and block are made of aluminum.

Australia[edit]

Australia's Accent was released in August in three grades consisting of Active, Elite, and Premium in either Sedan or Hatch.^[52] All were equipped with a litre MPi engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, while a litre diesel was later added to the Active grade, but dropped shortly after. In , an SR grade was added to replace the Elite and Premium grades and brought in the Gamma litre GDi engine to the range. The Active had switched to a litre engine and optional CVT to keep costs down due to the discontinuation of the i20 in Australia.

As part of a upgrade, Hyundai simplified the Accent to just one grade called Sport. The Sport grade combined the SR's litre engine, Premium interior materials, mesh-look grille, cruise control, optional 6-speed automatic, and 16" alloy wheels while staying close to the Active's entry price.^[53]

As of January , the Accent was removed from the Hyundai Australia website, marking the end of the nameplate's year run with sales reaching a total of 9, registered units in its last year on sale.

Russia[edit]

In September , Hyundai unveiled its Russian assembly line and presented the Hyundai Solaris, a production-ready local version of the four-door fourth generation Accent. Production commenced in January ^[54] For the Russian market, the Accent badge remained reserved for the second generation Accent that had still been produced in Taganrog in the TagAZ plant at that time, while export models are badged as the Accent. The Hyundai Solaris was available with litre Gamma (&#;hp) and litre Gamma (&#;hp) petrol engines, with a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.^[55]

In , the Solaris was facelifted. The car got new front fascia and new 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual gearboxes for version.^[56]

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  – Hyundai Solaris Sedan (facelift, Russia)

India[edit]

In May , Hyundai launched the Verna with four engine options including litre petrol and diesel engines as well as litre petrol and diesel engines. The second-generation model (LC) continues to be sold in India as the Accent with the latest RB version carrying the Verna brand. At the time of launch, the new Verna RB features safety and comfort options that were previously unavailable in the Indian market at this price point including the option of 6 airbags.^[57] Hyundai refreshed the Indian lineup of Verna in without any engine changes.^[58]

The Verna was offered with four engine options, L VTVT petrol, L VTVT petrol, L CRDi diesel, and L CRDi diesel.

Hyundai launched the Verna facelift in the Indian car market on 18 February ^[59] The new Verna mid-sized sedan gets changes to both styling and mechanism. The updated Hyundai Verna gets new front fascia. Apart from the same petrol and diesel engine versions, the four-speed automatic gearbox is likely to be offered in the upcoming model; however, the maker might also introduce the six-speed automatic gearbox.^[60]

In , the Hyundai Verna was named Indian Car Of The Year.^[61]

Indonesia[edit]

In Indonesia, the Accent hatchback was sold as the Grand Avega, which made its debut at the Indonesia International Motor Show and was assembled locally (CKD).^[62] The Grand Avega is equipped with two engines and four transmissions: a litre Gamma petrol engine producing &#;PS (&#;hp) with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual (–) and a L petrol PS Kappa engine with 6-speed manual or CVT (–).^[63] Sedan body style also available in Indonesia only for taxi fleet and sold as Excel III, only available with L petrol PS Gamma engine and 5-speed manual transmission.^[64] In , Grand Avega was replaced by the smaller Hyundai i

Mexico[edit]

Main article: Dodge Attitude

In Mexico, it was marketed as Dodge Attitude from until May after Hyundai's arrival in the country, forcing Dodge to give the name Attitude to the Mitsubishi Attrage. The Accent returned to the country in mid as the Hyundai Accent.

Philippines[edit]

In the Philippines, the RB model was launched in The sedan version was powered by a &#;PS (&#;hp) Gamma engine with a choice of a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Some of first batch of RB models were dogged by knocking issues when using 91 and below octane fuel. A second iteration was introduced in with a &#;Ps Kappa engine mated to a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, and a newer liter D4FB common rail direct injection turbodiesel with &#;PS (&#;hp) and &#;N⋅m (&#;lb⋅ft) in either a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.

The hatchback model was introduced at exclusively with a D4FB common rail direct injection turbodiesel with VGT. Power output is at &#;Ps and &#;N⋅m (&#;lb⋅ft). Both the 6-speed manual and 4-speed Automatic models came with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) with electronic brake distribution. By , a facelifted model was introduced with the top-end model getting new projector-type headlamps, ABS and EBD.

In , the diesel variant was upgraded on both sedan and hatchback models with an electronic VGT (e-VGT), mated to a 6-speed manual or a new 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Power outputs are now &#;PS (&#;hp) and &#;N⋅m (&#;lb⋅ft) for the 6-speed manual while the DCT model has the same horsepower but now has &#;N⋅m (&#;lb⋅ft) of torque.

China[edit]

In Beijing, China, Hyundai released the China-exclusive version of this model under the "Verna" name on 23 August under the model code RC.^[65]

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  Hyundai Verna sedan (RC; pre-facelift, China)

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  Hyundai Verna sedan (RC; facelift, China)

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  Hyundai Verna hatchback (RC; facelift, China)

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Safety[edit]

The Hyundai Accent was tested by the IIHS and received a "Good" rating in the frontal offset test, an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test, and a "Good" rating in the roof strength test. It also received a "Good" rating in the rear crash protection (head restraint) test.^[66]

The Hyundai Accent was tested by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and received the following:^[67]

The Hyundai Verna was crash-tested by China NCAP in and scored the maximum possible 5 stars.^[68]

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was safety tested by IIHS in

Fifth generation (HC/YC; )[edit]

Motor vehicle

Fifth generation (HC/YC)
Also&#;called	Hyundai Verna Hyundai Solaris (Russia)
Production	– (China) – (Mexico) – (Russia) – (India)
Model&#;years	– (North America)
Assembly	Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon (KMMX)[70] India: Chennai (HMIL) Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR) China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna (HARI)[71] Vietnam: Ninh Bình (HTMV) Algeria: Tiaret (TMC)
Designer	Chanhee Lee[72]
Body&#;style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K2
Related	Kia Rio (YB) Kia Rio (FB) Hyundai Venue (QX)[73]
Engine
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT C0GF1CVT
Wheelbase	2,&#;mm (&#;in) 2,&#;mm (&#;in) (HCi/HCr/YC)
Length	4,&#;mm (&#;in) (hatchback) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (HC sedan) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (HCr/YC) 4,&#;mm (&#;in) (HCi)
Width	1,&#;mm (&#;in)
Height	1,–1,&#;mm (–&#;in)
Curb&#;weight	1,–1,&#;kg (2,–2,&#;lb)
Successor	Hyundai HB20 (BR2) (Latin America)[74]

The fifth-generation Accent has been introduced in China as Verna in late Production began in the same year with sales started around February In Russia, where it is known as Solaris as well as in some other CIS markets, the car has been available since March In India, the car was launched in August as Verna. It went on sale in the United States in December Like the fourth-generation model, sedan and hatchback body styles are available, with the latter only available in Canada, Mexico and China.

Unlike the previous generations, the fifth-generation Accent is not sold in South Korea due to falling demand; instead the Venue crossover takes its place in ^[75] Without supply from South Korea, the Accent was also phased out in Australia, leaving the entry model role to the Venue.^[76]

Markets[edit]

North America[edit]

The hatchback version of the fifth-generation Accent is not available in the United States market due to poor sales for its predecessor, while sedan version continued to be offered. The hatchback version was available alongside the sedan in Mexico and Canada only.

All models of the Accent sold in the United States and Canada are powered by the same litre GDi four-cylinder gasoline engine as its predecessor, though horsepower is down to &#;hp (&#;PS; 97&#;kW) from the previous rating of &#;hp (&#;PS; &#;kW). The base SE features a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automatic transmission was optional. The six-speed automatic transmission is standard on the SEL and Limited models.

Features available for the first time on the Accent include forward collision avoidance alert, a touch-screen infotainment system with optional Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Hyundai Blue Link, proximity key entry with push-button start, seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, heated dual front bucket seats, and more.

Power output for the model year onward has been decreased to &#;hp (&#;PS; 89&#;kW), as the engine was replaced with a new Smartstream litre DPi engine with continuously variable valve timing and CVT, replacing the geared automatic transmission.^[77]

The Accent was discontinued in Canada in the end of and was indirectly replaced by the Kona and Venue crossovers, after axing only the sedan model in ^[78][79] The Accent sedan remained available in the United States, while both the sedan and hatchback remained available in Mexico until its discontinuation.

For , the six-speed manual transmission, only offered in the base SE trim level, was discontinued in the United States.^[80]

In June , Hyundai announced that the Accent would be discontinued for the model year, with its status as the entry-level Hyundai being filled by the Venue,^[81] whereas the Mexican market will receive the HB20 instead.^[82]

India[edit]

Hyundai Verna SX(O) (HCi; facelift, India)

Interior (HCi; facelift)

Codenamed HCi, the Indian-market version was launched in August as the Verna.^[83] Hyundai stated the new Verna is underpinned by the K2 platform that is more rigid than the previous-gen model's platform, citing improvements in NVH levels, crashworthiness and overall stiffness.^[83] At launch, the Indian-market Verna was available with the litre petrol and diesel engines carried from the previous generation and in four variants. Some of the main features includes 6 airbags, sunroof, handsfree trunk and front ventilated seats.

The litre petrol engine produces &#;PS (&#;hp; 89&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft) of torque and the litre diesel producing &#;PS (&#;hp; 94&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft) of torque. Both are now mated to 6-speed manual transmissions with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. In , a litre diesel engine option borrowed from the i20 was introduced, producing 90&#;PS (89&#;hp; 66&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft).^[84]

The Bharat Stage 6-compliant facelifted model was released in March The Verna features cosmetic changes which include a refreshed front end, new LED headlamps, new rear bumper, revamped LED taillamps, and new dashboard design. Engine options were totally revamped, introducing three new engines. The base option is a litre Smartstream MPi petrol which generates &#;PS (&#;hp; 85&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft) of peak torque, available with a 6-speed manual and CVT. The litre Kappa II turbo petrol churns out &#;PS (&#;hp; 88&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft) output, paired to a 7-speed DCT. The litre U2 CRDi diesel delivers &#;PS (&#;hp; 85&#;kW) and &#;N⋅m (&#;kg⋅m; &#;lb⋅ft), with transmission options of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic.^[85]

The HCi Accent/Verna is exported throughout Middle East, Africa, and to the Philippines and Vietnam in knock-down kits.^[86] In November , the Verna was released in Chile as the new Accent. Two months later it was released in Peru with the same name, since the original fifth-generation model was not sold in these countries, keeping the previous generation until

Russia[edit]

Hyundai Solaris (HCr; pre-facelift, Russia)

In late , Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant in Saint Petersburg started assembling the fifth-generation Solaris. It received renewed engines which are the Kappa litre engine producing &#;PS (99&#;hp; 74&#;kW) and the litre Gamma II engine with &#;PS (&#;hp; 90&#;kW), paired with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.

In , the restyled version of the Solaris was released, featuring a new front design, some additional comfort features and new touchscreen multimedia system. Engines and transmission options remained the same.^[87]

China (YC)[edit]

The Verna was revealed as a concept version at the Chengdu Auto Show.^[88] It was sold from October , with two body styles available which are 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback, marketed as the Verna RV.^[89] The Chinese-market Verna facelift was revealed on October ^[90]

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  Hyundai Verna (YC, China)

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  Hyundai Verna (YC, China)

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  Hyundai Verna RV (YC, China)

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  Hyundai Verna RV (YC, China)

Powertrain[edit]

Safety[edit]

Latin NCAP[edit]

The Accent in its most basic Latin American configuration with no airbags, no ABS and no ESC received 0 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in ^[91]

The Accent in its most basic Latin American configuration with 1 airbag, driver load limiter, and no ESC received 0 stars from Latin NCAP in (one level above , similar to Euro NCAP ).^[92]

IIHS[edit]

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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was safety tested by IIHS in and its top trim received a Top Safety Pick award:

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The Accent was tested by the IIHS:^[94]

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