IN terms of style, technology and safety, the new Hyundai Accent Hatch just makes sense and it’s easy to see why it’s a head-turning compact car.
“It’s the same Accent nose and interior that we’ve fallen in love with, now just in a compact, pleasure-to-the-eye, package,” said Jaco Venter of Hyundai South Coast.
With all the features to meet your needs and the latest technology to enhance your driving experience, it is clear that this is a hatchback offering you all the essentials.
The Accent hatch comes with an impressive luggage storing capacity, offering 370 litres of boot capacity which is big enough to hold your average luggage requirements.
With the added flexibility of 1345 litres of luggage capacity when the rear seats are fully folded you can transport all your gear with ease and will never have to say ‘no’ to another adventure.
With integrated bluetooth and steering wheel controls, staying in touch means being able to talk to your friends and colleagues whenever you want to.
You can make and receive phone calls hands-free through the car’s stereo system, keeping you safe and keeping things convenient.
For safer parking and reversing, sensors are mounted in the rear bumper of the Accent Hatch to detect any unseen dangers. If you get too close, the rear park assist will issue an alert, warning you.
With six air bags standard in the Accent Hatch, Hyundai has taken an uncompromising approach to safety.
With the dual front air bags, front seat side impact air bags and side curtain air bags, you can drive with absolute confidence, knowing that you and your passengers are safe.
Your protection is bolstered by a firm high-tensile steel safety cage around the passenger cell, giving the suspension a more stable base, which enables precise handling.It also allows for tighter gaps between the body panels, thereby reducing wind and road noise.The anti-lock braking system (ABS) employs advanced control systems to prevent the brakes from locking up and losing directional stability.
The electronic brake force distribution (EBD) balances the braking force at each wheel to help you maintain control during sudden braking.With the Accent Hatch, you can brake with composure each and every time.
The vehicle comes with 16″ alloys which give it an attractive and modern look. For your convenience and safety, there is a full size spare wheel, which is located in the rear of the vehicle, in case of emergencies.
The 1.6 engine kicks out power of 81kW at 6300rpm and reaches peak torque of 156Nm at 4200rpm.
The fuel tank can take 43 litres and the fuel consumption combined cycle is 6.4l/100km in the six-speed manual and 6.8l/100km in the four-speed automatic.
