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Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

HYUNDAI Accent 4 Doors 1999-2003 12 Photos
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Hyundai introduced the second generation of the Accent in 1999. It was a big improvement over its predecessor and brought the sedan version as an essential sales factor.

Hyundai was still young on the car-market when it introduced the second generation of the Accent. From its previous models, the Korean carmaker understood that it could win a place at the table only if it could offer more features for the same money. The second generation did even more than that.

While the first generation was a bland, rounded car, the second generation featured a grille that looked like a mouth with teeth. The angular headlights and sharp lines made the car look more aggressive. It was available in two body versions with three and five doors hatchback and a sedan with four doors. Hyundai noticed that the small-segment three-box vehicles were highly appreciated in many markets and tried to offer them at a reasonable price.

The interior was heavily improved over its predecessor with better materials and a roomier cabin due to the longer wheelbase. It was not a big difference, but it was the difference between pressed knees and touching knees for the rear passengers. The carmaker installed a standard AC-unit and power-windows at the front for the Accent sedan. For selected markets, such as the north side of Europe and Canada, the Accent was not just a cheap transportation device. It was a car.

For the powertrain, Hyundai installed a 1.3-liter gasoline engine for the base level and a 1.5-liter unit. The latter was available with an automatic transmission as well.

HYUNDAI Accent 4 Doors 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
  • 1.5L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

HYUNDAI Accent 4 Doors
1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1341 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 5500 RPM
86 HP @ 5500 RPM
84 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:84 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
114 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.2 cuFT (374 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2138.5 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3428.2 lbs (1555 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km

HYUNDAI Accent 4 Doors
1.5L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1495 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5500 RPM
90 HP @ 5500 RPM
89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:97 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM
132 Nm @ 2900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.2 cuFT (374 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2202.4 lbs (999 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3428.2 lbs (1555 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:168 g/km
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