Fortunately, there's progress on this front. An excellent example is the completely redesigned 2012 Hyundai Accent.
The Accent was the weak link in the revitalized Hyundai lineup. It served as a price leader and offered good value. But it probably made many buyers wish that they could have afforded something more. Buyers of the redesigned Accent, introduced recently as part of Hyundai's 24/7 initiative (which calls for 7 new models in only 24 months) should suffer no such second thoughts.
As with the last generation Accent, the new version comes in two body styles. The four-door sedan returns, albeit with new styling, a new drivetrain and a completely reengineered body structure and suspension system. In other words, about the only things carried over are the model name and position in the lineup.
Also offered is a completely new five-door hatchback that could just as easily be called a small wagon, based on styling and function. Both versions ride on a 101.2-inch wheelbase, but at 172 inches, the sedan is 10 inches longer than the hatchback.
Regardless of the body style, power comes from a new 1.6-liter engine, which is part of what Hyundai calls its "Gamma" family. This motor's high-tech features make the Accent's $14,955 starting price even more remarkable. Try finding a car in that price range that offers variable intake and exhaust valve timing, along with direct fuel injection.
The payoff comes in power output and economy. Power is rated at 138 horsepower, about 20 more than is found in the competition. These competitors also fall short of the Accent's EPA ratings of 30 miles per gallon in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. Transmission choices are a manual and automatic, both with six speeds. Every Accent has front-wheel drive.
Read More: http://articles.courant.com/2011-12-21/classified/hc-class-auto-1221_1_gls-sedan-accent-s-epa
Chicago Hyundai Accent
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