Press Releases

HIGH MILEAGE ACCENT BLUE EDITION ARRIVES IN 2010 WITH 36 MPG

How did Hyundai improve Accent's EPA fuel economy for 2010 without adding thousands of dollars to the price like a hybrid does? The answer is the introduction of the high mileage "Blue" edition and smart engineering to all Accent models. Accent's fuel efficiency is improved by up to nine percent, reaching as high as 36 miles per gallon on the highway. ACCENT BLUE AND FUEL ECONOMY ADVANCEMENTS All 2010 Accent's receive lower friction engine components, aerodynamic...

ACCENT CRUISES INTO 2009 WITH 35 MILES PER GALLON

Accent enters 2009 an improved weapon against soaring gas prices, with the popular automatic transmission model achieving a 35 MPG EPA highway rating. Smart engineering enhancements to the Accent's engine, transmission, tire pressure, powertrain management system and power steering pump improve fuel efficiency by up to eight percent. With the addition of a 2008 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Award to the trophy case, the Accent is better equipped than ever to meet the requirements of the...