Probably, there is no person who does not know about the Hyundai Accent car. But not everyone remembers the history of this car, who first started producing it, how it came to the Russian market.
Hyundai Accent: an excursion into history
So, we are very much loved and in demand by the population. It is easy to explain such popularity: the car is affordable, unpretentious in maintenance, maintainable, in general, a faithful workhorse. Of course, there are disadvantages in it, but more on that later.
- one of the most successful and beloved "brainchilds" of the South Korean concern. For the first time the Hyundai Accent rolled off the assembly line in 1994 in Korea. At that time, the body design and appearance of the car were very unusual and attractive. The technical characteristics of the vehicle were also very good, especially the smooth operation of the engine and ease of control attracted.
Hyundai Accent appeared on Russian roads only in 1999. Cars were produced in the version of a 5-door sedan or 3-door hatchback. The car came with both manual and automatic transmissions.
At first, the Hyundai Accent was perceived by everyone as a thoroughbred Korean. But very soon everything changed. The changes took place after the car began to be produced in Russia. It happened in 2001, when the Taganrog Automobile Plant took over the production of the Accent. Not only the usual 5-door sedans and 3-door hatchbacks began to roll off the assembly line of this concern, but a new version also appeared - a 5-door hatchback. The cars were equipped with both 1.5-liter and 1.6-liter engines. The transmission of the Hyundai Accent was both automatic and mechanical.
Hyundai Accent: the history of a car at the Taganrog plant
After they began to produce in Taganrog, cars became more adapted for operation in Russia. The vehicles have acquired reinforced suspension and a powerful heating system. The arrangement of instruments on the dashboard in the Accent cabin has been re-planned. The innovation withstood not only test checks, but also proved to be the best when operating on the highway.
The body of the car has also changed: the lines have become smoother and more stylish. "Accent" attracted with its beautiful interior decoration and interior design. And if the outside of the car looked very neat and not roomy, then inside it was different. It was pleasant to sit in "Accent" and travel comfortably.
In 2003, the "parents" of "Accent" - Koreans, changed the appearance of their "brainchild". But the "old" car was in demand by customers, so it was successfully produced at the plant in Taganrog right up to 2012. Then they began to produce a modified sedan.
Currently, you can find Hyundai Accent not only assembled in Taganrog, but also models made in Korea, the USA and Europe. The country of the manufacturer leaves its mark on the equipment and equipment of the car. So "Accent", collected in the United States, has a richer "inner world". It is equipped with additional airbags, power windows, and alloy wheels. "Accents" that were assembled in Korea and Europe have poorer configurations, but are in no way inferior in quality.
"Accent" now
Although Hyundai Accent has a large number of fans, its technical characteristics and appearance have not changed at all lately. The body of the sedan can no longer be called modern and stylish, the car clearly lacks power and newfangled bells and whistles. But all the same it is impossible to say that the demand for "Accent" is falling. Since the price and quality of the vehicle correspond, and it is impossible to buy something new and decent for such a sum, well, only if the domestic car is Lada.
At the same time, Hyundai Accent has a number of advantages: independent chassis, which practically does not cause problems to the car owner, affordable consumables and spare parts, inexpensive maintenance. The "heart" of the car is also quite reliable, the main thing is timely maintenance and respectful attitude. There is also a drawback, after a certain run, the motors begin to "eat up" the oil. To avoid serious damage, you must constantly monitor the oil level.
If he still talks about the problems of Hyundai, then it is difficult to name something specific, since the condition of the car often depends on the care and attention of the owner. If you follow the vehicle, then it will serve faithfully, and if not, you should not be offended either.
