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Hyundai Accent RB 2012 - 2019 Review

3.5/5

Motor

90%

Salon

70%

Spare Parts

80%

Suspension

70%

Resale

80%

Security

40%

Equipment

60%

Hyundai Accent RB 2012-2019

Ghabbour previously introduced the Accent RB models in Egypt, which came in a new generation of Accent generations, starting from 2012 to 2019. The Hyundai Accent RB has been a beloved car for some time, and this generation of the car has not lost its ability to keep up with the times.

The car was first launched in Egypt at the following prices:

GL Manual: 98,000 EGP

GL Automatic: 105,000 EGP

Highline with aluminum wheels: 113,000 EGP

Highline Sunroof: 115,500 EGP Top category: 119,000 EGP

Prices then increased to: GL AT: 149,990 EGP GL AT SR: 153,990 EGP GL AT DAB ABS: 160,500 EGP GL AT HIGHLINE EXCLUSIVE: 166,750 EGP

The car's price in 2017 reached: GL AT: 242,500 EGP

GL AT SR 246,500 EGP

GL AT DAB ABS 255,500 EGP

AT HIGHLINE EXCLUSIVE 268,000 EGP.

The Accent is one of the Korean brand's most popular cars in Egypt, and at the time of its introduction, it was a major player in sales alongside the Verna and Elantra. The Hyundai Accent RB is a distinctive compact car that offers increased operating economy and practicality. It boasts a vibrant design and a variety of exterior colors, along with an elegant rear design with a dynamic grille. It also features a distinctive front end with wide, long headlights centered by a black grille.

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Reviews - Hyundai Accent RB 2012-2019

Motor

90%

The car was launched in Egypt with a 1600cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine that produces 125 hp at 6,300 rpm and 156 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. It is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. The fuel tank capacity is 43 liters, which is a bit small, and a larger one would have been appropriate. It uses 92 octane fuel and consumes 6.1 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The car's engine performs well, providing good traction and reaching 125 hp, making it superior to many cars in its class. There are no general complaints about the car's engine or performance, especially since it is used in the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Cerato models. The engine is known for being reliable and trouble-free. The car's engine and transmission are in perfect harmony, and it is fast. The car's acceleration is good, with strong acceleration and stability on the road.

However, it may be affected somewhat by the air conditioning, but not noticeably or significantly. The car achieves good fuel consumption, which is one of its most important advantages, and the engine delivers quiet performance. The car is equipped with a good electric power steering system, which makes the car easy to control.

Salon

70%

The car's exterior dimensions offer comfort for the driver and passengers, and it also gives a youthful, sporty driving impression, as it is more youth-oriented than models like the Elantra. The car is 4.37 meters long, 1.7 meters wide, and 1.4 meters high. It has a 2.570-meter wheelbase, 147 mm ground clearance, and a total weight of 1,560 kg.

In keeping with its exterior dimensions, the interior is spacious and features a streamlined design with special lighting that provides comfort for the driver and offers space for five passengers. The car also offers a large trunk.

The car offers supportive seats to prevent lower back pain, adjustable headrests, a supportive audio system with USB and AUX ports, one-touch power windows, and a trip computer. It also comes with good air conditioning, a well-designed interior, and a good instrument cluster. It also features sporty gauges that light up with a digital fuel gauge and temperature indicator.

Many car owners have complained about noises in the cabin and dashboard, as well as poor insulation that makes the engine noise audible in the car. However, the exterior insulation is better, and there is a noticeable heat buildup under the steering wheel. The rear seat is not spacious enough to accommodate three average-sized adults; it will seat three people, but in a somewhat uncomfortable manner.

It offers more interior space than some larger cars in the Egyptian market, but it is marred by a lack of interior equipment, especially cabin safety features. The air conditioning is also average and takes a long time to cool the car.

Spare Parts

80%

Because the car is so widely used, spare parts are readily available at reasonable prices and are easy to access, whether they're original parts from the dealership or imported. Car maintenance is also very easy, well-known, and uncomplicated.

Some car owners have complained about the rapid wear and tear of spare parts, such as the spark plugs, fuel pump, and others.

Suspension

70%

The car features a MacPherson strut front suspension and hydraulic shock absorbers, with a Torsion Beam rear suspension. The car isn't considered particularly comfortable, as the suspension is somewhat harsh and rough in an attempt to improve stability at high speeds.

The car isn't very high off the ground, so it can be exposed to bumps. When the car is fully loaded, its weight increases, its height decreases, and the problem worsens.

A number of car owners have complained about the car's lack of stability on the road at high speeds. They explained that the lack of stability was partly due to the thin tires, although they disagreed on the speeds at which stability is affected, with some at 100 km/h and others at 120 km/h. Overall, the car's stability isn't too bad for normal use, especially in cities. However, as speeds increase, especially on highways, the car's stability decreases, although it isn't the worst. The car's stability on high speeds is also not good.

Resale

80%

The Accent RB is considered a car with a good market in Egypt, although it is not as large as the Elantra's, but it is a strong market and is easy to resell. It is a sought-after car that has proven itself and maintains a good resale value. The car is easy to use and suitable for all uses and ages, and is suitable for use in cities due to its compact size.

Security

40%

Despite its popularity, this car didn't offer many appropriate safety features when it was introduced in Egypt. The latest model, released in 2012, came with only one airbag and ABS brakes, and was priced at 119,000 Egyptian pounds when it was first introduced. Lower models didn't offer any safety features. The car's exterior body isn't strong.

Safety features include:

Central door locking

Engine immobilizer

14-inch steel or 16-inch aluminum wheels

One airbag

ABS brakes

Front fog lights

Alarm

Seatbelt control

Rear seatbelt

Powerful brakes help stop the car well.