COSTA MESA, Calif., March 15, 2012 – Four Hyundai models, Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson earned the distinction of “Best Value in America” for 2012 from Vincentric, an automotive data compilation and analysis firm. Tucson earned top honors in the Crossover Compact Entry-Level category for the second year in a row. Accent won the award in the Subcompact category, Elantra in the Compact Sedan category and Genesis Coupe in the Mid-Size Coupe category.
Consumer Guide editors gave the Hyundai Sonata, Tucson and all-new Accent “Best Buy” awards in the midsize car, compact crossover/SUV and subcompact car categories, respectively. Additionally, the Hyundai Genesis and Elantra received A “Recommended” stamp of approval in the large car and compact car categories.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 – Hyundai continues to collect awards for its model lineup adding The Car Book’s 2012 “BEST BETS” to the list. Three Hyundai models, Accent, Sonata and Tucson, earned the distinction of “BEST BETS” from author Jack Gillis and the Center for Auto Safety, the nation’s leading auto safety advocacy group.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 – Today at the Chicago Auto Show, MotorWeek recognized the Hyundai Sonata and Accent as the “Best Family Sedan” and “Best Subcompact Car” respectively, in its 2012 Drivers’ Choice Awards. As winners, Sonata and Accent will also be featured on a special MotorWeek episode on PBS, February 11.
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its all-new Accent, starting at $12,545 for the GLS four-door and $14,695 for the GS five-door. Like its larger sibling Elantra, the Accent has been built to challenge the status quo. Accent will be the only five-passenger gas powered car in the industry with a 30 city/40 highway mpg rating yet will offer 138 horsepower, the most powerful standard engine in the segment by far. Accent is the first in the segment to offer standard direct injection technology.
NEW YORK, April 20, 2011 – Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent with best-in-class standard fuel economy and power at the New York International Auto Show today. This marks theU.S. debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new top-of-the line, more functional Accent five-door. The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 – Following in the footsteps of Hyundai’s Tau V8 engine, the 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine, which debuted on the all-new Accent, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines by WardsAuto World.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 14, 2011 – With the recent introduction of the 2012 Accent, Hyundai is making it easier for first-time car buyers to purchase an affordable, value-rich vehicle. Hyundai is continuing to offer industry-leading value to consumers with the renewal of its partnership with Motozuma. Motozuma.com is a free social savings website where consumers can save money to be used for a down payment on a new vehicle purchase. Motozuma users can save their own money or money they are gifted by family and friends.
NEW YORK, April 20, 2011 – The summer of 2011 could see gas prices approach $4.00 per gallon nationally according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, driving demand for high-content, fuel efficient vehicles to an all-time high. This trend will help Hyundai Motor Company’s quartet of new 40 mpg standard highway cars – the Sonata Hybrid, Elantra, Veloster and Accent – build momentum. These cars make Hyundai the only manufacturer with four models achieving 40 mpg on the highway – no asterisks required. By the end of 2011, Hyundai Motor America expects to lead the industry in sales of 40 mpg highway fuel economy rated vehicles, with more than 200,000 units sold. This will represent more than 30 percent of Hyundai Motor America’s total anticipated sales.
