In a bold move, Hyundai has reduced the popular Accent model to just one variant, the Accent Sport, which will be available in both sedan and hatchback body styles.
The 2017 Accent Sport comes with the 1.6-litre GDi Gamma engine, producing 103kW maximum power and 167Nm maximum torque, from the former Accent SR variant.
Gone is the CVT transmission from the former entry-level Accent Active, instead, the Accent Sport will come with the option of a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
Both the hatchback and sedan will feature stylish 16-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels, standard cruise control with steering mounted controls, premium sports steering wheel and gear knob as well as a ‘Sport’ badge on the rear.
The Accent Sport will feature many of the premium inclusions previously found on the Accent SR for only a small list price increase of only $500.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Operating Officer, Scott Grant said: “Accent has been an award winner and strong seller for us in the Australian light-car market, and it now offers greater appeal than ever before.”
2017 Hyundai Accent Sport Key Specifications (Hatch & Sedan)
- 6 airbags (driver & front passenger, driver & front passenger side (thorax), full length curtains)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including:
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- 5-inch touchscreen audio system with Apple CarPlay compatibility
- AUX / USB audio input
- Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free phone & audio streaming)
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Front & rear power windows (driver’s one-touch auto up/down)
- Trip computer
- Cloth interior
- Manual air conditioning
2017 Hyundai Accent Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
Hatchback
6-Manual - $15,490
6-Automatic - $17,490
Sedan
6-Manual - $15,490
6-Automatic - $17,490
Let’s start a Car Conversation, is consolidating the range to the single Accent Sport variant a good move by Hyundai or do customers need more choice?
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