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 2000 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. 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 2011, and since 2011 it is assembled by the HMMR plant in Saint Petersburg and sold under the new name Hyundai Solaris. In Mexico, the Accent was marketed until 2014 by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously known as the Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed these models as the Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, it has been sold as the Hyundai Brio. In 2008, Hyundai Accent was named the most dependable subcompact car by J.D. Power and Associates. Contents 1 First generation (X3; 1994) 1.1 Markets 1.1.1 Australia 1.1.2 Romania 1.1.3 United Kingdom 1.1.4 United States 1.1.5 Indonesia 1.1.6 China 1.2 Safety 1.3 Gallery 2 Second generation (LC; 1999) 2.1 Marketing 2.2 Engines 2.3 Safety 2.4 Gallery 3 Third generation (MC; 2005) 3.1 Safety 3.2 Gallery 3.3 Hybrid 4 Fourth generation (RB/RC; 2010) 4.1 Markets 4.1.1 South Korea 4.1.2 China 4.1.3 North America 4.1.4 Australia 4.1.5 Russia 4.1.6 India 4.1.7 Indonesia 4.1.8 Mexico 4.1.9 Philippines 4.2 Safety 4.3 Gallery 5 Fifth generation (HC/YC; 2017) 5.1 Markets 5.1.1 North America 5.1.2 India 5.1.3 Russia 5.1.4 China (YC) 5.2 Powertrain 6 Motorsport 6.1 WRC 6.2 Junior Formula series 6.3 X3 Excel in Australia 7 Sales 8 References 9 External links Markets South Korea Hyundai released the Korean version of the Accent (RB series) in November 2010. The new model is offered with the same 1.6-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. The hatchback version, called Accent WIT, replaces the Getz/Click in South Korea. Sedan model was discontinued since in late 2018; the hatchback model was in August 2018. It was sold until Hyundai Venue launched in July 2019. China In Beijing, China, Hyundai released the China-exclusive version of this model under the "Verna" name on 23 August 2010 under the model code RC. North America In January 2011, the sedan had its North American debut and the hatchback had its world debut at the Montreal Auto Show. There is one engine option in North America for the Accent, a 1.6 L with 138 hp (103 kW) and 123 lb/ft of torque (2011 - 2017 models). This engine features the gas direct injection technology (1.6 "GDI"). Also, the head and block are made of aluminum. Australia Australia's Accent was released in August 2011 in three grades consisting of Active, Elite, and Premium in either Sedan or Hatch. All were equipped with a 1.6-litre MPi engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, while a 1.6-litre diesel was later added to the Active grade, but dropped shortly after. In 2013, an SR grade was added to replace the Elite and Premium grades and brought in the Gamma 1.6-litre GDi engine to the range. The Active had switched to a 1.4-litre engine and optional CVT to keep costs down due to the discontinuation of the i20 in Australia. As part of a 2017 upgrade, Hyundai simplified the Accent to just one grade called Sport. The Sport grade combined the SR's 1.6-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. Due to the lack of right-hand-drive 5th generation Accent production in Korea, Hyundai planned to phase the Accent nameplate out of Australia once all stock was exhausted by the end of 2019. The all-new Hyundai Venue, Hyundai's new small SUV, was positioned to indirectly replace it. As of January 2020, the Accent was removed from the Hyundai Australia website, marking the end of the nameplate's 20 year run with sales reaching a total of 9,963 registered units in its last year on sale. more here | V m to mute click space , car and arrows
Russia In September 2010, Hyundai unveiled its Russian assembly line and presented the "Hyundai Solaris" a production-ready local version of the four-door fourth generation Accent. Hyundai reported that production would commence in January 2011. The Accent badge remained reserved for the second generation Accent, that had still been produced in Taganrog in the TagAZ plant at that time. The Hyundai Solaris was available with Gamma 1.4 (107 hp) and Gamma 1.6 (123 hp) petrol engines, with a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. In 2014, the Hyundai Solaris for Russian and CIS (where it is sold as the Hyundai Accent) market was facelifted. The car got new front fascia and new 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual gearboxes for 1.6 version. india Although Verna was launched in India for the very first time in 2006 but In May 2011, Hyundai launched Verna with four engine options including 1.4-litre petrol and diesel engines as well as 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. The second-generation (LC) continues to be sold in India as the Hyundai 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. Hyundai refreshed the Indian lineup of Verna in 2014 without any engine changes. The diesel variant has attracted more attention in India because of its fuel economy. As a result, the response in India was overwhelming. The Verna is offered with four engine options, 1.4 L VTVT petrol, 1.6 L VTVT petrol, 1.4 L CRDi diesel, and 1.6 L CRDi diesel. Hyundai launched the Verna facelift in the Indian car market on 18 February 2015. 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. In 2018, the Hyundai Verna was named Indian Car Of The Year. Indonesia In Indonesia, the Accent hatchback was sold as the Grand Avega. The car made its debut at the 2011 Indonesia International Motor Show and was assembled locally (CKD). The Grand Avega is equipped with two engines and four transmissions: a 1.4 L petrol 108 PS Gamma engine with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual (2011–2013) and a 1.4 L petrol 100 PS Kappa engine with 6-speed manual or CVT (2013–2016). Sedan body style also available in Indonesia only for taxi fleet and sold as Excel III, only available with 1.4 L petrol 108 PS Gamma engine and 5-speed manual transmission. In 2016, Grand Avega was replaced by the relatively smaller Hyundai i20. more here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Accent credits : @dom06 , @TOS_NoiceBois and me
