Visitors to the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show will get a chance to get up close with the fifth-generation (HC) Hyundai Accent, which is one of several models that are put on display by Hyundai Malaysia. The subcompact sedan first made its global debut in February last year during the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
Should it ever go on sale here (this is merely a preview for now), the Accent will compete against the likes of the Toyota Vios, Honda City and Mazda 2 Sedan in the B-segment market.
As you can see, the Accent looks like a “scaled down” version of the sixth-generation (AD) Elantra, with the design of the grille, headlamps and taillights made to resemble the larger C-segment model. Dimension-wise, the Accent is 4,385 mm long, 1,729 mm wide, 1,450 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,580 mm.
This particular example is powered by a 1.4 litre Kappa MPI four-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 100 PS at 6,000 rpm and 132 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A six-speed automatic transmission is paired with the engine, sending drive to the front wheels.
Meanwhile, the equipment list includes 16-inch wheels, halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, keyless entry and start, a 3.5-inch TFT LCD colour instrument cluster display, rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, single-zone climate control, five-inch head unit and leather/fabric upholstery. On the safety side of things, the Accent comes with six airbags, ESC and Hillstart Assist Control.
What do you think of the Accent? Should it make a return and will you pick it over known nameplates like the City, Mazda 2 and Vios? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Vios/City alternative used to be Forte/Cerato.
Forte/Cerato is KIA.
Ini Hyundai la.
if youre saying price wise, when the Forte was introduced, then yes, even though it was actually a C segment offering. the 1.6 model was more or less the same price as top spec City of that time- it never was a direct city/vios competitor in the first place.
forte/cerato direct rival is elantra, civic or altis (based on segment).
Pick KIA Niro and Vios over Accent and other known nameplates like City, Mazda 2 and Polo..
It actually looks good. Better than the mainstream vios & city. The size is well-proportioned, good width.
The price will be the deciding factor. Looking hyundai’s performance over the last 24 months, it won’t be able to sell if it is priced similar to that of vios/city. Price it nearer to persona, it will sell well.
It won’t sell well definitely
This car got RV ah?
Yup. SV, UV, MV, PV you name it, this car has it. Just gotta pick 1.
Hyundai got no RV whereas Kia has better RV. Just buy Kia. Kia Malaysia did a better job than this Hyundai Malaysia and UMW Toyota.
Only those ‘out of affordability’ tai lan ngong buyers that going for 9 years loan will worry about RV day and night. True, past kimchis have poor RV, but now, it’s more or less, even better than high RV myth toyotaik although still can’t match Honda (eg 2013 Vios and Altis 1.8G can get for only RM30k and RM50k respectively if haggling skill is good).
Still inferior to the legendary and superior Vios and City. But good effort from Hyundai though just pity they cant make it here in SE Asia.
The Japanese B-segments are so competitive these days with good features and safety.Unlike 10 years ago, Vios and City were bare bone kosong and that was when the Korean came in to spice up a little bit with 20k cheaper price tag.
However,today looking at the Kia Rio Sedan which merely seen on the road, dont think there is room for the Korean to be competitive here
nice rear
Bland front
Uninspired interior ,but more grown up than vios , but far lagging behind the city
highlight would be a 6 speed gearbox tho….
Why do I feel like this car is a Kia Rio Sedan with a Hyundai badge plastered on?
Kia is under Hyundai Motor Group, the 1.4 Kappa engine is Hyundai’s. Nothing weird since they are under 1 group.
This car come here, Persona can close shop. Already sales of Persona is plumetting so much. This car masuk, habis lah Persona.
Li Chunrong will be so happy to kill of any Proton model because Geely will be happy to market all their Geely cars here finally
But now i see lots of new personas from where i travel from home to work
This car comes in then abesla Vios! Toyota can close shop and balik Jepun. All their salesmen now praying and hoping Hyundai don’t bring this in.
Now it is correct!
Hi Fake Hyundai Fan
Decent competitor in the B-Segment
Hyundai always offer better package compare to the Japs, but people are still prefer Japs over Korean. Sad… I know I know, it’s the resale value.
Keep it up Hyundai! Wish Hyundai all the best!
Habis la abang abang DRB and UMW if this car come in.
Persona lingkup. DRB Lingkup
City Lingkup DRB Lingkup
Vios Lingkup. UMW Lingkup
Would consider to purchase one if Accent offer with 1.6TGDI engine or bring in i20 with 1.0TGDI engine. My current Elantra 1.6MPI serve me pretty well
ini boleh dapat minyak subsidy
Price it right, only then this car can compete with H and T
Wow! surprise! surprise! hyundai accent is back
Forte and Celako moved upmarket allrdy to compete with Jap C segments Civic and Altis..buying these rare models a gamble lool at Mitsu Atrage and Susuki Swift
This handsome sedan will for burn the fugly Vios into ashes
Good to bring in the lower range of Hyundai Accent 1.4 into the Malaysia market. Quite number are buying lower cc cars that could save gasoline. Accent being absent from our market for quite.sometime, there are still many older models Accent still plying our road. Look forward to seeing the new model. Pricing is an important factor in this segment of buyers. Since it’s 1.4 it can price between 25% n 30% below the Japs n 20% above Proton Persona 1.6.
i will choose this over vios and city. hope it will come to Malaysia and well price
Seconded that, furthermore looks like there’s an important temperature gauge in this hyundai apart from spec and features that match today’s standard compared with 3rd world corner cutting vios (worst is still cheapskate poo2)
I’m not fans of Honda (City), Almera already too old and not so equipped, don’t sure if I like the new design of Vios even though it’s well equipped than previos model. Considering equipments, brand reputation, and segment, will be okay if tag price about 60-70k. Of course can’t fighting Japanese brands, but to add more choice to consumer, why not.
Japanese not even a brand
This should be okay if price tag between RM 60-70k, considering equipments, brand reputation and segment. I’m not fans of Honda (City), Almera already too old and not so equipped, don’t know if I like Vios new design even though well equipped than before, so more choice to consumer, why not. Of course can’t fighting Japanese brands, but will be good alternative.
i think the price would be around the same as kia rio (around 78k).. the price could be around 70k if hyundai could offer a lower variant..
IMHO, it actually looks beautiful than Vios and City. But the interior.. would be perfect if the dashboard are up to par with Vios and City.
It’s not too bad if I’m honest. Heck, this means the Mazda 2 won’t be the only car in its class to have a 6 speed auto. But it does have a very gray and black theme which kinda lets it down.
The front hood straight cutting line look so ….ugly. It spoil the overall design. iMHO
Looks waaay better than almera. Specs also competitive in its segment. The price will be deciding factor in our market.
Now I understand why Kia is only offering the Rio as a hatchback now. So won’t compete with Hyundai Accent sedan. Both companies are under Hyundai and share platforms and engines. The 2018 Kia Rio has the same 1.4l Kappa engine and 6 speed auto.
Interestingly enough, the perceptions of Korean cars are inferior to Japanese cars are somewhat faulty. At least in the USA, both Kia and Hyundai are rated higher in build quality by JD Powers for the past few years. They have come a long way. Then again, I am old enough to remember when Japanese cars were considered inferior products much like how Korean cars are now.
I have used this car in India and it is such a fantastic car to drive….. it’s just the maintenance costs is higher…….
Hyundai Accent Nice car really but what’s the
price ?
Hyundai Accent Nice car really but what’s the
price ?
Hey Paul Tan, apart from the prototype FCEV, any new hyundai Hybrid coming next year?
Ps: HFCEV is never going to take off, not till 2050, if any.
Like this car. Design quite good. I’m not so Honda fans and new Vios design a bit overdone for me. This car better with 1.6 engine. Price around RM60-70k with 1.4 or 1.6 engine. To hit RM80k should with AEB, line keep assists and blind spot detection. Otherwise, people will buy Japanese models.
Bawak masuk pls, sell it at rm70-75k. Sure laku like hot cakes. Hyundai will be the new H. Cmon sime darby, do the right thing!
This car looks cool .. i think hyundai accent will make difference if they price rm72k to rm85k..more spacious n well balanced interior compared to vios n city..