Hyundai accent transform

sidindica · 18th March 2011, 16:28

Hyundai has quietly transformed the accent and here are the pics. I think ads have also came on TOI, isn't it?
Just its been chromified, that's it. No other changes.

I donno whether it was right or not to put a separate thread, but if even minor changes/ nip/tuck/limited editions are launched, they are highlighted here so am doing so.

2cents · 18th March 2011, 16:37

looks as bland as a washing machine from the 70s. Why is Hyundai obsessed with chrome?!

sidindica · 18th March 2011, 16:39

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Originally Posted by 2cents

looks as bland as a washing machine from the 70s. Why is Hyundai obsessed with chrome?!

Because at one point tata was too with its chromified manza elan...

benzinblut · 18th March 2011, 16:49

I personally prefer the old grill. I remember seeing a smilar grill on the i10, isn't it? This grill is going to take some time to get used to.

May be they should have made some changes on the bumper and marketed as the 'All New Accent'. This formula seems to work well in India!!

dot · 18th March 2011, 16:50

My first impression is "oh no, not again". Another transform in Hyundai's stable. At this rate all their cars will have a transform tag. Why cant they honorably retire?

speedmiester · 18th March 2011, 16:51

All the botox treatment is not doing much good for the Accent. Stop production or relaunch it with a diesel plant at the same price. Then we will be seeing from good numbers from this old workhorse.

sGj · 18th March 2011, 17:00

I’m going to side with benzinbult here. Prefer the looks of the old accent.
Not sure if Hyundai really needed to do this.

benzinblut · 18th March 2011, 17:00

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Originally Posted by dot

My first impression is "oh no, not again". Another transform in Hyundai's stable. At this rate all their cars will have a transform tag. Why cant they honorably retire?

Hyundai and Maruti lead in these types of 'Transormations'. However, the Accent is still bringing decent sales figures for Hyundai (Jan'11: 1317 units; Feb'11: 1224 units). I think a lot of sales comes from the taxi segment.

Economically, Accent still brings profit and its not the Accent now, but other models, that create Hyunda's image. Accent is not the car that comes to your mind when you think Hyundai. Hyundai has gradually moved Accent out of the limelight.

pgsagar · 18th March 2011, 17:01

It's about time Hyundai retired Accent. Its time has passed. Ford, too, tried the same with Ikon and failed so they gave it a final burial. About time Hyundai followed suit.

amtak · 18th March 2011, 17:11

Yes, even I am thinking on the same lines. Just when I started liking the Accent in its Taxi avatar, they had to do this. Please "TRANSFER" the person who is bringing about so much of transformation. It's time to go with what your ads are suggesting - New Thinking, New Possibilities.

KiloAlpha · 18th March 2011, 17:12

Sorry if I sound cruel, but my instant reaction looking at the photos was "lipstick on a pig".

Hyundai's website lists "New look front grill" as one of the features of the Accent. So, now what, new new look front grill?

bluevolt · 18th March 2011, 17:28

The earlier grill looks much better. This move from Hyundai is only the last step to sell accent as much as they can before they launch a complete revamp (earlier they launched it with factory fitted CNG) . Most of the accent are selling for cab purposes only just like esteem was selling at the verge of her retirement.

supremeBaleno · 18th March 2011, 17:31

It might be old in the tooth, but sells almost as much as the newer Verna. Which explains why they are not killing the product. I think it is available for 5.5L+ on-road or so and does most jobs well for that price, which is not a bad deal IMO.

jazzrockz · 18th March 2011, 17:35

'AM getting a feeling the bumper paint job is not matching the body. Am getting a DC kit finish feeling here.

amtak · 18th March 2011, 17:46

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Originally Posted by jazzrockz

'AM getting a feeling the bumper paint job is not matching the body. Am getting a DC kit finish feeling here.

Its just the shade and the angle of pictures playing games. You may add some dust also in that.

18th March 2011, 16:28	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Hyundai accent transform Hyundai has quietly transformed the accent and here are the pics. I think ads have also came on TOI, isn't it? Just its been chromified, that's it. No other changes. I donno whether it was right or not to put a separate thread, but if even minor changes/ nip/tuck/limited editions are launched, they are highlighted here so am doing so. Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2011, 16:37	#2
2cents BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: India Posts: 528 Thanked: 596 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform looks as bland as a washing machine from the 70s. Why is Hyundai obsessed with chrome?!
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18th March 2011, 16:49	#4
benzinblut BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Bombay Posts: 516 Thanked: 878 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai accent transform I personally prefer the old grill. I remember seeing a smilar grill on the i10, isn't it? This grill is going to take some time to get used to. May be they should have made some changes on the bumper and marketed as the 'All New Accent'. This formula seems to work well in India!! Last edited by benzinblut : 18th March 2011 at 16:52.
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18th March 2011, 16:50	#5
dot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ban Chang Posts: 1,681 Thanked: 732 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform My first impression is "oh no, not again". Another transform in Hyundai's stable. At this rate all their cars will have a transform tag. Why cant they honorably retire?
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18th March 2011, 16:51	#6
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,631 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform All the botox treatment is not doing much good for the Accent. Stop production or relaunch it with a diesel plant at the same price. Then we will be seeing from good numbers from this old workhorse.
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18th March 2011, 17:00	#7
sGj Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform I’m going to side with benzinbult here. Prefer the looks of the old accent. Not sure if Hyundai really needed to do this.
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18th March 2011, 17:01	#9
pgsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vizag Posts: 2,628 Thanked: 3,566 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai accent transform It's about time Hyundai retired Accent. Its time has passed. Ford, too, tried the same with Ikon and failed so they gave it a final burial. About time Hyundai followed suit.
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18th March 2011, 17:11	#10
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai accent transform Yes, even I am thinking on the same lines. Just when I started liking the Accent in its Taxi avatar, they had to do this. Please "TRANSFER" the person who is bringing about so much of transformation. It's time to go with what your ads are suggesting - New Thinking, New Possibilities.
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18th March 2011, 17:12	#11
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,605 Thanked: 3,002 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform Sorry if I sound cruel, but my instant reaction looking at the photos was "lipstick on a pig". Hyundai's website lists "New look front grill" as one of the features of the Accent. So, now what, new new look front grill?
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18th March 2011, 17:28	#12
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 3,474 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai accent transform The earlier grill looks much better. This move from Hyundai is only the last step to sell accent as much as they can before they launch a complete revamp (earlier they launched it with factory fitted CNG) . Most of the accent are selling for cab purposes only just like esteem was selling at the verge of her retirement.
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18th March 2011, 17:31	#13
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	Re: Hyundai accent transform It might be old in the tooth, but sells almost as much as the newer Verna. Which explains why they are not killing the product. I think it is available for 5.5L+ on-road or so and does most jobs well for that price, which is not a bad deal IMO.
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18th March 2011, 17:35	#14
jazzrockz BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 101 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: Hyundai accent transform 'AM getting a feeling the bumper paint job is not matching the body. Am getting a DC kit finish feeling here.
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