The 2010 Beijing Motor Show served as the venue of Hyundai’s world premier for the New Hyundai Accent. It comes as no surprise for reviewers and consumers that the Accent looks a lot like the 2011 Sonata concept.
The 2011 Sonata concept was introduced a few years ago, and for a lot of consumers, its release is long overdue. The 2010 Hyundai Accent boasts of the Sonata’s same fluid sculpture only in a significantly smaller package.
Set to be released to the Chinese market on the latter half of 2010, and globally on 2011, the Accent is 1,460 mm high, 1,700 mm wide and 4,340 long.
According to Hyundai, the cabin dimensions of the small sedan are bigger than its rivals in the market, today. The 454 ft trunk is said to easily accommodate four gold bags and three tote bags—obviously designed for the city dweller who likes to take his vacation once in a while.
Hyundai’s Accent Verna will be available to the Chinese market in a selection of two petrol engines. The 1.4 L inline-four can produce 106HP and 135.4Nm of torque/5,000 rpm. Consumers can also choose from a five-speed manual transmission, or a four-speed automatic. The larger 1.6 L engine can deliver 121HP and 155Nm of torque with slightly worse fuel efficiency. This engine will, however, be offered exclusively in a four-speed transmission model.
Hyundai will begin the production of the Verna for China this July. Replacements for the current Hyundai Accent will also be released to North America by the first half of 2011.