2008 Hyundai Accent 1.4 manual and 1.6 auto
The new 2008 Hyundai Accent is now available in Malaysia, essentially the Hyundai version of the Kia Rio. There are two models to pick from - a 1.4 liter unit with a 5-speed manual or a 1.6 liter with a 4-speed auto. The 1.4 liter unit is a normal DOHC engine - i think it is the same one in the Kia Rio and Hyundai Getz 1.4. It produces 95 PS at 6,000rpm and 125Nm of torque at 4,700rpm.
The 1.6 liter is a DOHC engine with CVVT variable valve timing and produces 112 PS at 6,000rpm, and 145Nm of torque at 4,500rpm.
Like most small cars in this segment, the rear suspension uses the space-saving torsion beam axle with coil spring setup while the front uses McPherson struts. The head unit supports MP3, aux input and also USB input, which means you can just plug in your thumb drive full of songs and it will play. The interior generally looks like the Kia Rio’s, though the two car’s exteriors look totally different.
The Hyundai Accent manages a 5 star US NHTSA crash test result for frontal crashes for both the driver and passenger. Safety features include a driver airbag, antilock brakes and pretensioner seatbelts for the front passengers.
The 2008 Hyundai Accent 1.4 manual goes for RM68,888, while the 2008 Hyundai Accent 1.6 CVVT auto goes for RM73,888.
More photos after the jump.
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January 23, 2008 @ 4:01 am
looks quite nice..the front looks more or less like the current FIAT PUNTO.
lawan sama NEW SAGA..no chance la..
January 23, 2008 @ 6:51 am
heheh quite late review paul…
January 23, 2008 @ 6:53 am
I think its not that fast at low revs. Max torque 4.7k rpm…
January 23, 2008 @ 7:44 am
Front facia looks similar to new Carens, family resemblance I would say…but proportion…mmm….anyway..in terms of styling…its rather obvious dat its better looking than the new Saga…but it wont beat Saga in sale…dats for sure!..hehe
January 23, 2008 @ 8:20 am
is there something as a naza rio yet? price might be competitive.
January 23, 2008 @ 8:26 am
Better late than never. It looks like Paul post this up without any media support from Kah Bintang. Kah Bintang should give the media a test drive experience like how Proton did recently. Their product launches is a disaster as it only spread quietly thru word of mouth.
January 23, 2008 @ 8:28 am
look very nice from rear but very ugly from front..still like old accent..
January 23, 2008 @ 8:49 am
I have rent the Kia Rio 1.6 for a week, I think it is the same engine can be found on this Hyundai Accent 1.6. The Rio interior is similiar with this Accent, the seat is comfortable, the only complaint is the auto transmission. The auto transmission is not smooth enough between the gear change and the car is still very new, I found my mitsubishi and my wife honda transmission are smoother…
January 23, 2008 @ 8:58 am
Hei, is not fair to compare it wif SAGA. It is over 1.4L category and it got 5 star US NHTSA crash test result for only RM68,888 above. Which car can the local produce that get 5 star in crash test result? If they dont have tax, i think the korean accent will be cheaper then our Waja and Persona also.
January 23, 2008 @ 9:20 am
paul, what bout de new hyundai coupe? any review on that?
January 23, 2008 @ 9:28 am
I’ve seen this car in person, and I think the best part about this car is the interior. It wasn’t as disappointing as the Kia Rio in many ways, and I found most of the switches to be pleasantly tactile. Space was also quite generous. The cute front will put up a fight against the Shamu Vios, but the rear - looks too much like the old Accent 1.5 in a bad way (for me at least).
And oh, the integrated exhaust outlets in the skirt - I think that’s fake right? If it really is fake, geez … what posers. Hehe … I also kinda dislike the car’s waistline. It’s too straight and the moulding there really kills the looks. Hyundai also claims outstanding fuel economy, but I’d still be concerned about spare parts prices.
All in all, a good candidate to consider against the usual Vios and City. Personally, I’d be tempted to take one of these in 1.6 form over, say, a Latio. But when the new City comes out, I have a feeling it’s going to be a class act like the Civic was (and still is).
January 23, 2008 @ 10:00 am
Rear combination lamp and side door panel character almost look like kia spectra5, interior totaly different. Paul is it the same platform??
January 23, 2008 @ 10:15 am
Kah Bintang made a roadshow at Jusco Ipoh about 2 weeks ago. There was an elantra and an accent on display. I don’t really like the accent mainly because of its ‘cacat’ profile, i mean the sloping of the rear window. sure, the design increases rear headroom, but it’s just plain ugly. interior is of very high quality though. Asking price of RM68,888 for 5 star NHTSA crash test rating is also quite good.
January 23, 2008 @ 10:32 am
This KB like to copy. Last time copy my 25 years old Yamaha RX-S logo now copy Toyota MarkX exhaust. Apani !!
January 23, 2008 @ 10:57 am
1.4 = 95PS ?
well.. if i not mistake.. the new saga iafm 1.3 = 94 (but can up to 98) ps!
beside of that 5 star crash test.. this car is nothing..
and the design is… boring! interior bright color ? that’s gen2 failure! easy to get dirt look.
BTW.. None of kia car attract me.
January 23, 2008 @ 11:12 am
Hmmm not bad le the design hehe…
January 23, 2008 @ 11:12 am
I don’t like either, because :
1. it is Korean made. Malaysian made is better.
2. Expensive. Better buy local made
3. Quality ??? My brother in law used to drive one of Korean made car; bad experience. Maintenance cost so expensive. Better buy Malaysia made one. Cheaper maintenance.
4. Resale value is low.
January 23, 2008 @ 11:55 am
Malaysian cars sucks…
Their build quality and everything else feels cheap.
I saw the other day, an accident between a tiara and a volvo 240GL.
the volvo had only a few scratches on the bumper while the front of the tiara was totaled.
That goes to show, that malaysian made cars are worse then european/japanese/korean cars.
But i must say, Malaysian cars are only better than Chinese-made cars.
P.S. I don’t completely hate malaysian cars. The only ones i like are the Perodua Myvi and Proton Persona
January 23, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Nowadays still have some1 keep the mind that Korean car is poor?
Come on, pls up to date..
Malaysian car cheaper because the G support them and load high tax for all the foreign car..
New Accent interior is nice, but the car profile especially the rear portion not that smooth..
January 23, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
NiceCar said,
January 23, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Nowadays still have some1 keep the mind that Korean car is poor?
Come on, pls up to date..
Malaysian car cheaper because the G support them and load high tax for all the foreign car..
New Accent interior is nice, but the car profile especially the rear portion not that smooth..
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Cheaper oso cannot meh?
if exspensive = bising.
murah = bising..
better you find yourself another goverment lah .
Interior is nice? Doesnt it look cheap as gen2?
anyway.. dont be fooled by the Photos trick..
it wasn’t be as large and spacios as that pics.
Anyway.. at 1.4 = M68,888
see that.. you even can get 2 unit of New Saga!!!!!!!
Paul.. is this Kia still imported by Naza group?
January 23, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
bmpower said,
January 23, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
KIA ?? This is a HYUNDAI !!
For anyone out there full of bad experiences with Spectra Sephia Matrix Atoz and etc etc .. Older generation of Korean cars, you really should open your mind and look at their new offers for Malaysians. Sonata NF, Optima 2007, Elantra 2008, Accent 2008, Santa FE, Azera, and their new model line-up. You’ll be impress how fast the Koreans improved over the years.
January 23, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
bmpower said,
January 23, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
==dude, have u driven this car or ride on it? u don’t like the bright colors doesn’t mean it is not nice. bright colors boring? black colors very down? create ur own colors then….please don’t compare with the new proton saga because is not a 1.4 or 1.6 car. e.g. u just can’t compare 523i with camry 2.4, dude.
January 23, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
bmpower said,
January 23, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
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‘bising’ because the tax.. dude!!!
January 23, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
The 2008 Hyundai Accent 1.4 manual goes for RM68,888, while the 2008 Hyundai Accent 1.6 CVVT auto goes for RM73,888.
68k-70k .. ppl still can choose the latest P1 Persona or Waja CPS … not a good price for 1.4 manual … & 73k how about ppl think about the Nissan Latio 1.6 M … also 5 star saftly ranking … say truely … i’m not that like korean cars … how about support P1 ??
January 23, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Hmmm confirm the “twin integrated exhausts” are posers. Anyway, I do think it’s fair to compare the 1.4 M/T version with a New Saga. Both engines output similar amount of power (but the 1.4 engine has more torque), and the CamPro 1.3 is actually a bit more than 1.3 litres. And both are also only available with single airbag. Both even have an oddment shelf below the steering. In fact, both offer similar amounts of interior space, but it seems to me that the Accident has a larger trunk.
But of course there are other differences too. There’s leather on the Accident, and a USB player. In after-market terms those add up to about RM3000 or so. There’s also the ABS, dual visor mirrors, auto headlamp power down, coat hook, and map lamps. Then there’s that all-important five star crash rating. Supposedly the New Saga scored about three stars? That’s about as good as an Impian/Waja.
Then there’s also the differences that you can’t put down on paper, such as the feel and finish of the interior panels, and the tactility of the switches. So yes, I realized I’m writing a pointless comment. Hahahaha …
January 23, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
lawan sama new Saga? don’t lah…..
better lawan sama new Vios, hehez~
SAGA best
January 23, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
new saga still the best look smarter solid sedan n roomier inside!!
January 23, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Everyone just know how to compare the prices. No one even bother to test drive and come up with a rationale criticism?
Hyundai puts a lot of effort, I mean, a lot, in NVH. Try comparing that with the likes of SAGA, Persona or even Waja. You’ll see!
There’s even a fool whom compares the PS? OMG? Not like you are gonna redline all the way on our roads! It doesn’t really matter. I’d like more torque! That’s it.
Why has this place turned into Lowyet.net huh? So many idiots with mindless comments.
January 23, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
The interior is from new rio…its korean btw, i must avoid bcoz no 2nd hand dealer want my spectra…i want to sell for a new proton
January 23, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
IsaacVky said,
January 23, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
What? you said really fast? haha..
Hyundai (hyandei) founded 1947 !.. that’s near 20 years earlier than proton!.
And Kia 1944! (they do start car biz in 1952) .. Is this the best and fastest they can do in this 40 years??? Wtf!!!!
Proton in 20 years can make own engine what..
korean still using too many japanese part.
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NiceCar said,
January 23, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
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If you found any country of this world no tax at all.. tell me.. i want to be there too… for now im satisfied in malaysia.. i can make money.. i can eat everything i want.. i can going anywhere as i want to. doing sex with my gf oso.. but dont forget.. if you find taxfreeland and good more.. i want to be there too…
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tec96248 said,
January 23, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
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What!!! you comparing this car with Camry?!!! Do you really mean that? ROTF..
Camry is luxury class. It’s a good and grand car.. The size itself near benz!..
This accident.. aiyah.. accent.. i a small car.. comparing to vios is fair.. but.. vios is fugly.. but this car just so so.. nothing impressive external.. internal.. hermmm.. oklah..
Engine? most of korean car gas guzzzleerr…
January 23, 2008 @ 5:35 pm
bmpower said,
January 23, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
==mate, i mentioned that a 523i can’t compare to a camry 2.4. u have missed out the numbers. anyway, i hv driven this car and ride it on my friends car since last two years travelling from singapore to KL and compared with vios too. in singapore it called it hyundai verna. that time i felt that vios is more like gas guzzler compared to his 1.6 model, when we fuel up at the same time same kiosk. anyway, both are 2 years old car already. damn, if it launched earlier in malaysia, i would hv taken this instead of vios.
January 23, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
bmpower said,
January 23, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
If you compare the history of Toyota & Hyundai, Hyundai is improving so fast that they took so much lesser time to reach the stage they’re in now.
I am Proton supporter and I drive a Waja but to be frank, Proton can’t compete with Hyundai, yet.
I assume you don’t know Koreans already have their own engines long time ago and not using any Mitsubishi engine anymore. Mitsubishi GM & Hyundai partner and form the GEMA Global Engine Manufacturers Alliance.
Basically the Sonata TRANSFORM which is selling in Korea now is the same engine as the Lancer GT but with different tweak and valve mechanism and produce 163ps which is higher than Lancer’s 155ps. The 2.4L of Sonata TRANSFORM uses VVT on both Intake & Exhaust and a VIM thus producing 179ps which is more than 10ps higher than our Camry in Malaysia.
Hyundai have their own sweet 2.7 V6 & 3.3 V6 too.
Proton in 20 years can make own engine what.. ??
Campro is nothing compare to Korean’s engine.
Engine? most of korean car gas guzzzleerr…
6.8L on highway for a 2.4L Sonata NF.
10L on city drive for a 2.4L Sonata NF.
How about that?
January 23, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Haiyaa…everybody talking always want to compare wit p1. Hyundai is 3step
ahead la, their market world wide…p1 just to start running from sleeping what…dont compare la.
January 23, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
i feel very weird with some of the viewers. paul is talking about the new hyundai, and yet someone turned it to comment about proton. and yet there were also people supporting this kind of person.very pathetic la.. do you really hate proton that much you need to bring it on every posting you’ve made?
very pathetic…..
January 23, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
This is really a nice car! Go and beat City and Vios!
January 23, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
unfortunately for hyundai, there is absolutely no chance of beating, or even coming close to toyota or honda in the Malaysian market.
the biggest problem facing them also is the very poor 2nd hand value.
January 23, 2008 @ 11:57 pm
campro 1.6 cps 130hp with 150nm
hyungai 1.6 cvvt 110hp with 145nm
campro 1.3 iafm 98hp 113nm
hyundai 1.4 95hp 125nm
generally campro engine is healthier,
January 23, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
I doubt that the single airbag car here will get the same 5 star NHTSA rating.
Lets face it, most cars here are de-contented to lower price due to taxes.
To the Proton ppl, if you don’t make a big hoo hah about people bringing Proton into this, eventually they will die down…why feed the fire? Bite your lip, and keep quiet….unless you are working for Proton, whats it in for you then to stir the pot?
As for bmpower, get your facts straight.
FYI
Hyundai has been producing its own engines since the mid - late 90s. Thier last japanese engines were the 4G15 (yes similar to our wira’s) in the Excel and the 4G67 in the Elantra, and the G4CS (Hyundai licensed 4G64) in the Sonata. All bullet proof Mitsubishi designs.
Thier current engines are quite well done up, but unfortunately we only see a few of the smaller versions. Their newer larger v6s will give the japanese a run for thier money. I drove a then new Sonata with the 3.3 Lamba engine. On paper its off the japanese, but on smoothness and tractability, its one of the best in the market. The new Theta II in the NF is point for point just as good as the K24 in the Accord.
Besides, in business, since when its bad to buy someone elses technology when it is not feasible to make it yourself? Going at it yourself isn’t necessary a good thing. The elantras 2.0, is essentially the same as the 4B11 in the Lancer (and in Chrysler group’s small cars) - minus thier own tweaks. This allows for economies of scale. If 3 of the worlds largest automotive companies, think its a good idea to work together, Proton’s insistance of doing it alone, on face value may be commendable, but shortlived.
I don’t perticularly find Hyundai quite appetizing, but credit given where credit is due. The last 10 years saw them move up fast. JD powers rates them among the top (if not already #1) Customer satisfaction polls. Now doing this is a fair and competitive markets with very deep rooted players (and IMAGE issues), is definately credible.
January 23, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
campro 1.6 cps 130hp with 150nm
hyungai 1.6 cvvt 110hp with 145nm
campro 1.3 iafm 98hp 113nm
hyundai 1.4,,,,,,,,95hp 125nm
generally campro engine is healthier,
January 24, 2008 @ 12:06 am
And for those comparing… This model is already 2 years old. The next one is already due shortly.
January 24, 2008 @ 12:08 am
this car rides on 13-inch wheels? come on, they must put at least 14-inch. even savvy rides on 15.
January 24, 2008 @ 2:02 am
4G63T DSM: the elantra 2.0 engine is not the same engine as the 2.0 liter engine in the sonata 2.0 and the optima 2.0, the sonata/optima has the GEMA engine, while the elantra is of an older family
January 24, 2008 @ 9:00 am
hmm..paul, tahnks for pointing it out.
I do remember a when I was reading the launch literature for the Elantra in north America. Perhaps I might have mixed them up.
BTW, Looks like the North American market will get a derivative of the European i30 badged as an Elantra wagon.
January 24, 2008 @ 9:25 am
nice
January 24, 2008 @ 9:31 am
I have gotten into this car when they had their roadshow near my office. I’m impressed with the build quality unlike the previous generation accent. On the road it looks solid. Hyundai has travelled far and keeps going.
January 24, 2008 @ 9:32 am
I love this man… there’re always some good argument or discussion going on. Personally based on experience with car assembly, i don’t like korean cars. Based on looks alone it had to be the last choice after honda, toyota or proton, nissan, mitsu. Kia & Hyundai.. doesn’t matter.. adik beradik company, still the same. 5 star crash rating ? Diana died in a S class merc. I’ve seen a lot of bad accidents…. the trick is not the car you’re driving. It’s the driver. Best advice.. drive smart, don’t get into an accident. At 140 km/h it doesn’t matter what rating you have. Especially if you hit a truck. Korean cars improve a lot… I agree but in the beginning they all struggle just like our local car manufacturers. The one advantage that korean have is that they support their local product, same with japanese mentality. We malaysian hentam our own even when it’s good. They still buy their car even if it’s crap, this volume help them survive and eventually improve. Then slowly they expand overseas. May we all support local product.
January 24, 2008 @ 9:51 am
razzack04 said,
January 24, 2008 @ 9:32 am
==mate, korean cars or japanese cars, they supported their own products because they also hv their NAP, just like us. u should find out more. by the way, we also support our local cars, proton or perodua is still the best selling cars.
January 24, 2008 @ 10:26 am
agree with tec96248. japan and especially korea has one of the most protected car markets in the world. Malaysia doesnt even come close at all
January 24, 2008 @ 11:35 am
May I tell you all something?
Proton had good handling.. so.. good handling = hard to accident.
Not good handling = easy to accident..
well.. i do knew human factor is the main accident reason.. but i do believe.. good handling car can avoid something..
that’s the same as.. airbag in Viva vs Rigid body high tensile in savvy.
I bet.. if both car crashing each other at high speed.. Viva airbag is USELESS!..
That’s the same as this 5 star ncap rating Accent.
Do any one of Hyundai car had a good handling?
As far as i knew.. my cousin Getz is driveable car,.. but not good at high speed at all. and the cornering worse!.. Drive my friend elantra.. it’s so so only.. maybe coz the car width so bit stable.. but.. none of korean car had good handling and power engine too!.
Anyway.. a friend of mine studying in korea in the past few year..
He said.. many of korean admiring AUDI!!!!!
January 24, 2008 @ 11:48 am
Love the interior….simply yet classy…not loving the price though….too expensive for a 1.4L car…
January 24, 2008 @ 11:49 am
oops…typo error…I meant to say “….simple yet classy”
January 24, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
ive test driven the car. The car is jerky. Look the IIHS website
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=586
January 24, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
the car is jerky. Look At IIHS crash test Website
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=586
January 24, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
bad crashtest. look at http://www.iihs.org and search for hyundai accent
January 24, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=586
January 24, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
the car is very jerky. Vios crash test results are better
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=589
January 24, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
bmpower said,
January 24, 2008 @ 11:35 am
Oh I see.
harry potter said,
January 24, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
What can I say, do you believe our Thai Vios got the same quality like Americans market?
January 24, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
boring car…
January 24, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
bmpower said,
January 24, 2008 @ 11:35 am
==hmm…….so far i hv seen gen2 head on crash with kancil. and merc e-class and smart fortwo crash. i also wanted to know savvy and viva head on crash. maybe u should try it, rite? to my perception i guess both drivers die anyway, as u said “at high speed.. Viva airbag is USELESS!” then i guess without airbag even WORST! am i right? anyway during at highspeed crash, whatever car can’t save us unless u r driving a tank. hahahaha.
i really don’t know what perception is that having said that none of the korean car is good handling. chevy optra basically is an korean car but it is also tuned by Lotus. unless u r saying that lotus is not good enough, then so what is persona handling? if u wanted to comment have to be more constructive…..pity. anyway, i prefered RWD or AWD cars.
January 25, 2008 @ 8:21 am
bmpower said,
January 24, 2008 @ 11:35 am
May I tell you all something?
Proton had good handling.. so.. good handling = hard to accident.
Not good handling = easy to accident..
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Hahaha!!!!!!!!!! This is ur theory or ur opinion???
U really have the potential to be a minister lah…
January 25, 2008 @ 9:17 am
lol reminds me of James May jokes.. Hyundai ACCidENT..
btw.. nice car
January 25, 2008 @ 9:49 am
tec96248 said,
January 24, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
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the high speed doenst mean 250KMH.
let say.. 170kmh.. ah! i doubt viva can reach that speed.. so let say.. 120kmh is enough… Viva driver will die easily : http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/881/vivacompressorwt2.jpg (viva superbar!)
Well.. if all car hard all kind safety stuff.. that would be better way..
but the cost is the main fact.
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NiceCar said,
January 25, 2008 @ 8:21 am
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sometimes we still need an option.. even you had an airbag.. it doesnt mean you no need seatbelt. Right? You had 4 disk brake .. you still need ABS EBD right? Now what about.. a good equipped safety features car with 12 airbags, pretension seatbelt , but handling is worst!!! cornering at 100kmh had no grip.. bla bla bla.. Imagine.. you driving kenari at 100kmh.. wet road (after rain)..
Okay, Chevvy optra is a good handling car.. after tuned by lotus (a subsidiary company of proton?).. It’s one car that i almost play in NFS .. hehe
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This accent.. doent had any WOW!!! factor at all..
January 25, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
i dont think it is fare to compare this car with proton saga… higher paid people will consider this car as an option…
January 26, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
beautiful interior..i like..
same price as the naza citra rs..any report on the new naza citra rs on this blog?
January 31, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
i LIKE THIS CAR.
How much is the kerb weight & turning radius?
I have seen one at Kulim at night.
I thought it was a new model from toyota, quite cool.
But when i hightlighted on the rear, so surprised that it is the new accent.
The rear twin exhaust i heard are fake…..
1.6 for only RM73000 is consider cheap for me.
February 5, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
My only complaint is the bumper quality. Something didn’t look right to me about the fit and finish.