Hyundai today unveiled the new 2011 Verna at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show. The subcompact model, known as the Accent in other places of the world, gets a Sonata influenced design with a sloping roofline that gives it a more dynamic and sportier look – heck, it looks a lot better than the current model. [...]
For 2010, the most significant update for the Hyundai Accent is its EPA fuel-economy gain of up to 9 percent with the addition of a low-price “Blue” model. The entry-level 110-hp Hyundai Accent Blue model starts at $9,970 and gets an outstanding fuel-economy of 27/36 mpg (city/highway). Hyundai is quick to point out that the [...]
So you think by buying an affordable mini or microcar you’ll be saving money? Not according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS announced today that those fuel-efficient little buggers can add up to thousands of dollars in repair costs since “the bumpers don’t adequately protect vehicles from damage.” “None of the [...]
Hyundai is on its way to improve its brand image with the new Genesis Sedan and Coupe; however, the brand has no plans to abandon small-car customers who want affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles. As such, Hyundai and its sister brand Kia have announced that they will launch an extra fuel-efficient range of models for the Hyundai [...]
Hyundai has updated its Verna (known as the Accent on the stateside) for its home market. Known as the Hyundai Verna Transform, the new model gets a completely redesigned exterior with minor interior upgrades. The model is available with a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, which now provides better fuel-economy. Taking a page from the new Ford [...]
Earlier this month Nissan announced that its new $9,990 Versa Sedan 1.6 is the cheapest car in the U.S.; however, the title was gained by forgoing the necessary features every car should have including a stereo and an air conditioning system. Today, Hyundai is claiming that the its new 2009 Hyundai Accent with a starting price [...]
