Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138.5 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2202.4 lbs (999 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |