2018 Hyundai Accent Release Date, Specs News: All-New Subcompact Sedan is Larger and More Mature
The 2018 Hyundai Accent recently broke cover at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) with a bolder design, larger dimensions and refined components that deliver an enhanced driving experience.
The fifth-generation subcompact sedan features significant improvements over the current model. In terms of size, it is 29 mm wider, 15 mm longer and the wheelbase has been extended by 10 mm. This gives the all-new Accent a more planted stance and increased cabin space. It also makes it one of the largest vehicles in the subcompact sedan segment.
Design-wise, the 2018 Accent showcases the latest interpretation of Hyundai's signature design language with a bold cascading grille flanked by wraparound headlights and LED daytime running lights. The sedan features a more mature appearance with sculpted surfaces, a sweeping roofline, a sharp character line on the side, a modern rear bumper and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Like the new Elantra and Elantra GT, the 2018 Accent uses a strengthened chassis that uses 54.5 percent advanced high-strength steel for 32 percent more rigidity. This translates to better collision performance, reduced cabin noise and enhanced driving dynamics. The sedan also benefits from refined steering.
The 2018 Hyundai Accent is powered by a revised 1.6-liter four-cylinder direct-injected engine that delivers 132 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque. It can be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission. It is also said to be 7 percent more fuel-efficient than the outgoing model.
Meanwhile, the subcompact sedan's sophisticated and refined interiors make use of high-quality and soft-touch materials. It is available with technologies like a 7-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a rearview camera and Autonomous Emergency Braking.
Other standard features include a six-airbag system, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management and Traction Control
The 2018 Hyundai Accent will arrive in the third quarter of this year. Pricing will be announced closer to the official launch date. A five-door version will be released at a later date but it will not be available in the United States.
