Hyundai has finally grown up

The Hyundai Accent SR
Hyundai's SR concept rides on MacPherson strut front suspension with new torsion beam, lowered and widened. The 18-inch alloy wheels have been fitted with wide 225/40R profile tires. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox. Other features include ESP, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a surround system of airbags.The interior is trimmed in aluminum and leather. Aluminum pedals and inserts further add to the sporty look. The wraparound fascia includes an integrated 8-inch graphic display screen, 3 USB 2 multimedia ports and touch screen-type controls to activate electric windows, mirrors and seats.

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Sure they will probably cut down a bit on the interior but the fact remains the Hyundai is finally fufilling their promise in delivering a straight from the factory turbocharged Accent.

Sure, the concept does have a 5 speed auto, but that only indicates more that it is equipped with Hyundai's new electronic AWD system.

People have claimed this car is going to be put into production for commemoration of their years spent in the WRC as well as having their best year in rally since, ever. :lol:

So in other words you can call this a we won a couple of courses but no series but at least tried our best comemoration car.

Regardless of their rally record though, this would make a great production car for Hyundai to be taken seriously in the sporty segment.

My only queefe is that like many other manufacturers, ecspecially another that starts with an "H," they have dumped double wishbone in favor of Mcpherson struts.

But if that means going AWD I can be for it.

Either that or take the engine and tranny from that to transplant into a Kia Spectra5, which has double wishbone.

Which brings up one other thing, doesn't the Accent SR look sort of like the Spectra5?

Here is a panorama pic. :smile:

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I guess I couldn't fit the two other pics in that post so I'll post them here.

Enjoy

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not butt ugly like all other hyundais imo

It will be faster than the other hyundais for sure, but I still am not a fan of the look. Alot of new cars are going this way. They have high roofs, short bodies, big wheels. I don't know they just look so squatty and fat.

I like the interior. Looks hot.

Very nice give hyundai a clap on the back for this one. Although i highlighy doubt the touch screen making it in but if it does that would be SUPREMELY Nice

Hyundai has indeed grown up, too bad I don't like this segment of cars, I might be tempted to order mine today, of course with the "party-time" lighting deleted.

Disgusting. Hyundai needs to stay in Korea, I never liked any of their cars.

Disgusting. Hyundai needs to stay in Korea, I never liked any of their cars.

Why do you think it is disgusting? Also just b/c you dont' like any of there cars doesn't mean other ppl don't. Freaking Sontas and Tiburons are everywhere.

Why do you think it is disgusting? Also just b/c you dont' like any of there cars doesn't mean other ppl don't. Freaking Sontas and Tiburons are everywhere.

Looks like any other suv rice-burning p.o.s. I never said other people didn't like shyitdais I just said I don't like em. I have a good feeling too some 16 year old rich kid is going to turn ghetto and "pimp" this thing out.

WOW, its not ugly!

well the cars not for me but i like the interior :2cents:

Pretty cool hatch. I love the headlights.

Some actual in person pictures http://www.supercars.net/cars/3252.html

Not bad.

I think the concept is fantastic. Especially if they make one with a turbocharged 4 like that article said. We just bought an '06 Sonata last week and I'm extremely impressed with it. It has a high quality feel to it and I love the new v6. The difference between an '05 and an '06 Sonata is like night and day, so I expect Hyundai to keep going in that direction.