Yup, as you can see, this is the Hyundai Accent RB, the fourth-generation of Hyundai's entry level sedan that we took advantage of it due to its pricing and fuel economy. With my fateful encounter with this compact car, this is somewhat more of a "preferred" strangeness when I laid my eyes on this Accent RB.
Hyundai Accent RB
Hyundai Accent RB
Hyundai Accent RB
Upon my observation from the inside and out, I finally realized that the Hyundai Accent RB wasn't so bad but it can be somewhat too annoying for me because...WHY? WHY WOULD COUNTRIES LIKE EGYPT CAN'T RESIST THE TEMPTATION OF THE ACCENT RB? This isn't a car, this is somewhat a car that Egyptians love to c**k-about. Every time when I checked my blog's stats, it seems that Egypt often taking advantage of the Accent RB's beauty. Sadly, I'm very disappointed that Hyundai had made a car that attracted more Egyptians than Koreans, Filipinos, Indians, or whatever the citizenship might be.
Although I have high respect to the Accent because of the choices between the sedan and the WIT hatchback as well as the engine choices of a 1.4L, GDi 1.6L and the 1.6L CRDi-VGT engine, but my respect with the Accent RB has just gone far enough. No wonder Europe doesn't sell the Hyundai Accent RB because, that's rubbish.
Hyundai Accent RB
Hyundai Accent RB
There aren't that any lunatics in the world would sell a lot of these but the Hyundai Accent RB is all about standing out the rest of this category. Imagine if some hoodlum modified the Accent RB, that would be the worst of its kind. A modified Accent would do nothing but attract more cops, evade cops, overspeeding, destruction of private property, destruction of public property, or still could be worse, he would become the MOST WANTED criminal in the country. Why is that? Why would hoodlums want to modify a compact so that he want to mess the neighborhood like some kid hitting mailboxes with a baseball bat? I guarantee that if you were a hoodlum, you shouldn't buy that because if you are going to modify it, the cops would stop you during a high speed police chase. If I have that Accent RB, I shouldn't modify it because I am a bit more sophisticated for this.
The Hyundai Accent RB wasn't just some kind of GUY'S LICENSE, it's a low cost Hyundai that is somewhat "it's cool if you're an Egyptian" but worst of all, it's rubbish!
The fourth-generation Hyundai Accent RB (known in some countries as the Verna, Solaris, Dodge Attitude or the i25) was became the world's most trending topic in the automotive industry because of its style, performance, and quality that surpasses its rivals. It was launched since November 2010 followed with the hatchback version called the Hyundai Accent Wit since March 2011.
In the 2011 Indonesian International Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Indonesian version of the Hyundai Accent Wit hatchback known as Grand Avega.
The Ford Fiesta arrived in the North American market since the Summer of 2010 while the Hyundai Accent RB arrived in South Korea before the end of 2010. What do they have in common that they are hugely popular city cars because of its perfect balance of style and performance. By interest, both the Accent RB and the Fiesta are hugely popular in the Philippines. Popularity is their main target but which one is my pick?
When I notice about the styling of the Ford Fiesta, this looks somewhat dynamic and resonating, making it more aggressive and striking at various angles. The Accent RB's design carries the brand's trademark Fluidic Sculpture and with this design philosophy, the Accent RB is somewhat swooping and smooth. As for me, I would prefer the styling of the Hyundai Accent RB because this looks more stylish than the Fiesta because the Fiesta's design looks sharp but down right boring.
It's up to you to decide which of these two mega-popular city compacts stands out the crowd...
If you were living in Mexico, you should be aware that the third-generation Hyundai Accent/Verna was sold under the Dodge Attitude name. For those who didn't know, the Dodge Attitude is a Mexican Hyundai Accent MC that replaced the Dodge Verna (based on the Hyundai Accent/Verna LC) that replaced the Dodge Brisa (based on the first-generation Hyundai Accent X3).
2012 Dodge Attitude
(2011 Hyundai Accent)
The previous Dodge Attitude wears the old Dodge logo (take note the Ram logo which Dodge used to have before the brand separation of both Dodge and Ram Trucks), but now on its 2012 model year after the Accent RB arrived in the North America for the first time this month (anyone got a hold on the 2012 Accent at your nearest Hyundai dealerships?), the Dodge Attitude still retains the look and the badging of the Hyundai Accent RB but on the back it says "DODGE" and "ATTITUDE" plus a Hyundai emblem on it. （´ะด｀;）
We Filipinos already have the new Accent since its Philippine debut in December 2010 but for the Dodge Attitude? This is a full model change and this time, it didn't wear the official Dodge crosshair grille. It retains Hyundai's fluidic sculpture and the badges are all Hyundai despite its a Dodge.
The Mexican-spec Hyundai Accent is same thing as for the Philippine-spec. (；￣▽￣)
It offers both the Gamma 1.4 CVVT that produces 108ps of power output and a Gamma 1.6 CVVT that produces 124ps of power. The 2012 Dodge Attitude is equipped with either a 5-speed Manual or a 4-speed auto with Manual Mode. Same thing we have in the Philippines. (；￣▽￣)
(；￣▽￣) At least they didn't have the GDi variant like what South Koreans have. What a relief.
Anthony Taberna and the XXX crew
uses the Hyundai Accent RB for their
entrapment plan
Hyundai Accent RB on an XXX episode
Ay sus! Maryano ka inggo! It appears that the Guys License Hyundai Accent RB caught in the act in an XXX (Explosibong Exclusibong Expose) episode since May 16, 2011. This Hyundai Accent RB was used to catch the fake priest!
The Hyundai Accent RB was not just a Guys License, it's the ultimate entrapment car against crooks around the Metro, especially fake priests! No wonder the law enforcement, the XXX crew, and ABS-CBN news anchor Anthony Taberna used the Hyundai Accent RB as one of their elaborate entrapment plan to catch a fake priest named "Father Flores" and bring him to justice!
Now I understand, the Hyundai Accent RB is not just a Guy's License, it's the ultimate entrapment tool used by law enforcements and the crew of XXX. Sus, maryano ka inggo!
The latest Hyundai hatchbacks of 2011, the Hyundai Accent Wit and the Hyundai Veloster, are just one of the coolest Korean hatchbacks I've ever seen. These are targeted for the "Raining Men" in South Korea, and it depends on their own discriminative tastes. The Accent Wit is the "Guy's Special" and the Veloster is the "Premium Unique Vehicle" under the new Hyundai communication brand, Premium Youth Lab, designed for young drivers' discriminative tastes and preferences.
First off, the Accent Wit is the hatchback version of the Accent RB (known as the Verna or the Solaris in Russia) that was launched on November 2010. The Wit was launched in early March 2011 along with the introduction of the 1.6-litre CRDi-VGT variant of the Accent RB.
My best pick on the Accent Wit is the 1.6-litre CRDi-VGT 6MT variant the reason why I pick this variant is because of the VG Turbo, Common Rail Diesel technology (is what we Filipinos love), and the fun-to-shift 6-speed manual transmission.
I guess this combo between VG Turbo, Common Rail Diesel, and 6-speed manual transmission, is just the right stuff for Filipino Hyundai fanatics like us to drool all over for anticipation, waiting for HARI's response if they will bring the diesel variant of the new Accent soon. Come on HARI, hit us up with this cool variant!
Second, there was the Veloster. Based on the 2007 Veloster concept, the eccentric 1+2 door (one at the left, two at the right) is just the most confusing part on this hatchback coupe, but the Veloster is neither a coupe nor a hatchback. It is a "Premium Unique Vehicle" created under the new banner of Premium Youth Lab, keeping the "New Thinking, New Possibilities" slogan fresh, alive, and kicking very well. With the limited availability of 18,000 units in South Korea, most men would have to rush in to this hot hatch before it's gone for good.
Armed with the Gamma 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDi) engine, and mated with either a 6-speed auto or a 6-speed manual, the Veloster is just one of the finest Korean hatchbacks most enthusiasts would love to indulge. Because of the limited availability, I think HARI can't bring the Veloster to the Philippines and besides, our fuel's too dirty for its advanced GDi engine.
Regarding that whole "Premium Youth Lab" thing, Veloster owners can participate in their BLU PYL Membership, where they get treated like royalty, and in other words, Veloster owners who are BLU Premium Youth Lab members receive special perks and privileges. This applies only to South Korea.
Deciding which Hyundai hatch, the Accent Wit or the Veloster, is a hard thing because not only they are hot, they are special in any ways. I just hope these two may come in the Philippines someday.
Since November 2010, Hyundai launched the fourth-generation Hyundai Accent (known as the Verna or Solaris) targeted for guys, providing this compact sedan a new concept term "Guy's License".
Now, in March 2011, the 4th generation Accent is now offered not just in the much-awaited 1.6L VGT diesel engine variant, but it marks the addition of the 5-door variant called the Accent Wit.
The Accent Wit offers the same "Guys License" concept of the sedan now in the spaciousness of its hatchback body. The Hyundai Accent Wit targets the likeliness of the Toyota Vitz, Honda Fit/Jazz, and the Suzuki Swift.
Not only the Accent Wit hatchback offered in the new 1.6L Common Rail Diesel VGT engine, but also in a 1.4L VVT and the high-performance 1.6L GDi engine (sourced from the Hyundai Avante MD). The entry level Accent Wit 1.4L variant may come in a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed auto while the diesel variant may come in a 4-speed auto or the -gasp- 6-speed manual transmission. The Accent Wit GDi variant only comes in the standard 6-speed automatic.
You may already know about the stats of the Accent's 1.4L VVT and the 1.6L GDi engine, but since the 4th-gen Accent now comes with the 1.6L VGT diesel engine, allow me to tell you the scoop of the Accent's latest offering. The 1.6L VGT diesel engine offered on the 4th Generation Hyundai Accent (now with the Wit hatchback) has a power output of 128HP/4000RPM and the torque output of 26.5kg-m/2750RPM. The fuel economy of this engine can accommodate up to 23.5km/L on the Accent Wit VGT 6MT variant.
My thoughts about the Accent Wit:
The kind of 4th-generation Accent we want is now here and not only the Guys Only Accent comes with the new 1.6L CRDi-VGT engine, but also comes with the fun-to-drive Accent Wit hatchback! If only HARI would bring the diesel-powered Accent and the Accent Wit hatchback to the Philippines soon, we might enjoy more out of this latest offering!
Come on Hyundai Asia Resources, we are waiting to have the CRDi-VGT variant of the "Guys License" Accent but not just that, bring us the Accent Wit hatchback complete with the 1.6L CRDi-VGT engine and 6MT! Come to think of it, I really want to have this diesel-fed hatchback version of the Accent because with diesel and 6MT combined in the Accent's latest addition, this could be the fun to drive Korean hatchback ever, scaring away both the Toyota Vitz, Honda Fit, and the Suzuki Swift. Consider this a GUY'S SPECIAL.
Hyundai Accent in Goin' Bulilit
Driving Test jokes
Hey! Looks like the 4th-generation, guys only, Hyundai Accent (known as the Verna and Solaris) appeared on some kind of "Driving Test" jokes in Goin' Bulilit last February 20!
Turning this masculine compact sedan into a playground for their jokes really got the Goin Bulilit kids messing with the Hyundai Accent!
You heard it. Gentlemen are too old and boys are too young. The new Hyundai Accent is really targeted for real guys in their right age. As if, GUYS ONLY!
About last night, the new Hyundai Accent RB is finally in the Philippine market!
Two engines are offered; a 1.4L Gamma DOHC engine and a 1.6L Gamma DOHC engine. The 1.4L variant is armed with a 5-speed manual and a 1.6L variant comes with a 4-speed auto. Suggested Retail Price starts at 588,000 to 808,000 Pesos. Sounds cheap! Can be a perfect taxi!
I just really hope for the 1.6L GDi variant or the CRDi variant. But anyway, time to play the song Cold Rock the Mic by Apollo 440! As you may know, the song Cold Rock the Mic by Apollo 440 was the song played on the new Hyundai Accent Korean commercial.
Cue the music titled "Cold Rock the Mic" by Apollo 440 please because Top Gear Philippines told that HARI (Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.) will bring the new, guys only, Hyundai Accent next month!
After its South Korean Debut since November 2, the new, fourth-generation, Hyundai Accent is made for young guys only. Like in the Korean TV CF, no gents, no lads, GUYS ONLY! Not too young, not too old, just the right age. The Accent is made for guys in their right ages and competes with the other cars from this category.
Let's see if how many Filipino guys can be attracted by the "Guys Only" Accent...
I hope its the Korean-spec, not the China-spec one.
Back in April 2010, at the Beijing Motor Show, Hyundai unwrapped the new Verna (known as Accent in some countries, including North America and the Philippines) to bring an edge to the Chinese market and it was on sale since August 2010. In South Korea, Koreans are eager about the new Verna, but Hyundai decided to rename this Verna (now under the chassis code of RB) back to Accent after 11 years of absence. It seems odd why they will rename it back is completely a discreet thought for the Korean automotive brand behind the CRDi engines that we Filipinos love, but whatever, the important thing is, the Accent gained a much awaited full model change.
The Chinese-market Accent or Verna looks more like a YF Sonata, but the South Korean-spec Hyundai Accent resembles more like the Hyundai Avante MD (Fifth-generation Elantra), thanks to Hyundai's fluidic sculpture philosophy. Honestly, the fourth-generation Accent RB resembles more like the RB Concept from the Moscow Motor Show 2010. Much likely, this will be sold in Russia as the Hyundai Solaris by next year.
The profile for the new Accent resembles more of a sports coupe, giving an edge of sportiness on the outside every time boys want to have fun with this compact sedan.
2011 Hyundai Accent interior
The new Accent RB has an interior so exquisite, you may think that this interior is way better thanthe Kia Rio because of such shape! The main question is, does this new interior made the new Accent so manly, only grown men can fit in?
OK, now on the engine types, the new Accent features two available engines available if this car made its Korean debut this early November. First off is the entry-level 1.4L CVVT engine produces a power output of 107hp, and then, there's the high-performance Gamma 1.6L GDi engine (derived from the Avante MD) produces a higher power output of 140hp with the fuel economy of 16.7km/L. So much for that eco car, we just hope that the CRDi R E-VGT engine will be equipped on that new model to make it more fun for diesel-loving Filipinos like us but we'll have to wait until Hyundai Motor Company will decide if the CRDi E-VGT diesel engine is a perfect match for the fourth-generation Accent. Anyway, the 1.4L CVVT variant features a 5-speed manual, 5-speed auto, and a 4-speed auto transmission while the GDi 1.6L variant features a 6-speed manual and the 6-speed automatic.
Available in six exterior colors such as Crystal White, Veloster Red, Blue Ocean, Sleek Silver, Carbon Gray, and Phantom Black.
My thoughts about the Accent:
In my honest opinions, I think that the 1.6L GDi variant for the new Accent was not a good fit in the Philippines because it can't handle most of our gasolines, so we best be fitted with the 1.4L CVVT engine, and no word yet if the CRDi R E-VGT diesel engine can make it to the new Accent for now. Despite my opinion, the new Accent became the most stylish compact sedan that is targeted by young men. I am very excited to witness how this new model be if this car makes it for South Korean launched this early November and soon next year in the U.S. and in the Philippines! What's great about the Accent is the new design based on Hyundai's fluidic sculpture but what's needed for us is the CRDi R E-VGT diesel engine to make this new Accent more of an eco-car rather than being a sporty compact that can compete the Toyota Belta, Kia Rio/Pride, or even the upcoming Volkswagen Jetta (take note; the Euro-spec Jetta. Not the North America-spec Jetta currently on sale in the North American market) to show who's the best eco sedan built for the young males. I had my fingers crossed that this new Accent will reign supreme. I also hope for the hatchback version too!
