Reviewing Hyundai accent 2012
Hyundai motor India limited is a part of the Hyundai motor company. It exports the maximum number of passenger cars and is also the largest manufacturer of cars.
Body specifications:
• 1.6 litre gamma four cylinder engines along with latest technologies, gives about 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque.
• Its fuel economy efficiency is reported as 30 mpg in city and 40mpg in highway.
• GDI is an important feature in the engine, and this allows a better fuel efficiency, less emission and increased power.
• Hyundai accent 2012 is provided with 6- speed automatic/manual transaxle and SHIFTRONIC manual control for efficiency in smooth power delivery.
• Silica tyres, having low rolling resistance reduces friction with the road.
• The model has an aerodynamic shape, and is also provided with a trunk edge, as well as wheel arches covering the tyres and the engine undercover is also optimized.
• To protect against throttle response, Active ECO function is used to modify transmission control.
• It gives the best results in power to weight ratio which helps to save excess fuel consumption.
• It is of 40 pounds lesser weight and is provided with mono tube shock absorbers, flat torque converter.
• Length of the new 5 door model is 162 inches and the width has also been increased by 0.2 inches as compared to the previous models and thus we can have higher interior volume and more space for passengers.
• It has used strong tensile strength for a light and stiff body and is 22% stronger than the previous models. This has given an increased flexibility in suspension tuning.
• There is increased degree of balance between precision handling and a comfortable ride.
• It uses front suspension known as MacPherson strut and coil springs. It also has twin tube gas for shock absorbers.
• It has an electric power steering system. Its turning diameter is also of 34.1 feet and makes it different from others.
• Its “Fluidic sculpture” design makes it worth mentioning.
Safety Features provided:
Some of the essential safety provisions provided by the 2012 Hyundai accent are:
• Driver and side air bags
• lock system specially designed for children
• 4 wheel disc brakes
• Passenger and rear head air bags
• Emergency trunk release system
• It has also got a very high roof strength
• Improved electronic stability
Another important feature is that it has got the longest time period for warranty coverage among all the models belonging in this class.
