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Hyundai Accent 1999 - 2005 Review

3.1/5

Motor

70%

Salon

60%

Spare Parts

80%

Suspension

50%

Resale

80%

Security

50%

Equipment

50%

Hyundai Accent 1999-2005

The Accent is a popular car due to its high sales in Egypt, starting in 1999. A new generation of the car was introduced in Egypt as a 2004 model with more equipment to appeal to a larger segment of buyers. The Hyundai Accent is the successor to the Hyundai Excel. It is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive car that began production in 1994. The car is known as the Accent in Egypt, but outside of Egypt and in some markets, such as Korea, it is called the Verna. It is a compact sedan. The car is marketed in China through a joint venture, Beijing Hyundai. It is also manufactured in Russia and was sold in Mexico until 2004 under the name Chrysler Dodge Attitude. In South America, it is called the Dodge Brisa, and in Russia, it is called the Solaris. In 2008, the car was named the world's most reliable compact car by J.D. Power.

The second generation of the car was produced between 1999 and 2005 and was manufactured in South Korea and India. Turkey, Russia, Egypt, Sudan, Iran, and Indonesia. It is a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. Its engines vary globally between 1300, 1500, and 1600 cc, with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The second generation featured a sharper design with increased dimensions. An improved version was introduced in 2003, while the car's appearance was changed and a new generation was introduced in 2006.

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Motor

70%

The car features a 1300cc engine that produces 72 hp at 5,500 rpm and 10.9 kg-m of torque at 3,600 rpm. The 1500cc engine was available in the earlier models of this model and continued until the 2004 model year, while the 2005 and 2006 models in Egypt came with the 1300cc engine only. The 1500cc engine is completely different from the 1300cc version. The first models in Egypt were assembled in Korea, but assembly later shifted to Egypt. The 1500cc injection models are good and outperform the 1300cc carburetor engines. The price of the new car reached 55,000 Egyptian pounds in 2006. The 1500cc version is much better in terms of traction, engine performance, and capabilities. Globally, the available engine was a 1300cc 12-valve with 82 hp from 2000 to 2003, and 86 hp from 2003 to 2005, except for the air-conditioned versions, which had 82 hp. The 1500cc engine reached 92 hp and 132 Nm of torque, accelerating to 100 km/h in 12 seconds and reaching a top speed of 181 km/h. The 1600cc engine produces 106 hp and 144 Nm of torque, accelerating in 10.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 189 km/h. The car is considered fuel-efficient, and the ride is smooth and reliable. The 1300cc version is significantly more fuel-efficient. The engine requires a longer period of assembly, as the car's traction with air conditioning is not good, but its speed is good and it can reach speeds higher than its standard top speed. Some car owners have confirmed that this model has defects related to the fuel pump, which is prone to frequent malfunctions.

Salon

60%

The car has a wheelbase of 2.440 meters, with a total length of 4.235 meters for the sedan version from 1999 to 2002, increasing to 4.260 meters from 2002 to 2005. The hatchback version is 4.215 meters long, while the car's width was 1.670 meters between 1999 and 2002, increasing to 1.680 meters between 2002 and 2005. The car's height reached 1.395 meters, and its total weight ranged between 1023 and 1034 kg.

The car features a good interior that provides comfort for the driver and passengers. The dashboard is organized and simple, making it easy to control, with an audio system and speakers in the doors and back seat. The car also has comfortable seats with various fabric or leather upholstery. It also comes with powerful air conditioning, and the car's dimensions are easy to recognize and get used to. The 1500cc version also has better air conditioning power, a more refined interior, and the front door, center console, and electric windows. One drawback of the interior is that the dashboard may be damaged, cracked, and chipped if the car isn't properly maintained.

Spare Parts

80%

The car is characterized by the ease of availability of spare parts and ease of maintenance. It is also characterized by the few breakdowns, and its spare parts are available and available. However, the front and rear brake pads and drums are not long-lasting in the Accent, in addition to the lack of imported spare parts specifically for the carburetor and the spare tire. However, the prices of spare parts are good and the prices of maintenance are good.

Suspension

50%

The car comes with an independent MacPherson strut front suspension with springs, a stabilizer bar, and hydraulic shock absorbers, and an independent rear suspension with multi-link links and springs.

Some owners have complained that the car rides low to the ground, while others disagree. It is also considered somewhat light at high speeds, and many owners replace the rims to make it more stable at high speeds. The chassis is also somewhat weak, but the suspension is somewhat dry.

Resale

80%

This model of the car, which was built between 1999 and 2005, is considered one of the most sought-after Accent models and has many owners in Egypt. There is a lot of trading activity for the car in the used market and on various online sales sites. Therefore, there is no problem in selling the car, as buying and selling activity is well present in the market, although it is somewhat less than newer Hyundai models such as the Verna, Elantra and Tucson. There is also an advantage for Lanos models during that time period in terms of durability and strength.