Hyundai Accent SR -- NEAT CAR!

[rrocket]

While driving around this weekend, Import Queen and I saw a neat looking red hatch.  We weren't sure what it was from far..but it looked sporty.  Body kit, fender flares..kinda chunky and sporty.  The wheels actually fit nicely and filled out the wheel arches.  It looked good.  Once we got closer to it, we could see it was a Hyundai Accent.  But it was a Hyundai Accent SR badging on the car.  I had never heard of this car, so when I got in, I checked the net for details.  Turns out this is a Canada only model limited to 500 cars.

I'm sure there is no performance increase...but it sure did make the little Accent look nice.  Has anyone else seen one in the flesh??


"Accent SR for 2008, and the new model is a fabulous little road car with wonderful balance and plenty of get up and go thanks to an already zippy 110-horsepower four-cylinder that gets better airflow via special SR air intakes. A sport-tuned suspension lowers its ride height and larger 17-inch alloy rims and low profile rubber make for a formidable little budget racer. A few faux carbon fibre interior mods combine with an uprated stereo and special exterior paint to finish it off. The Accent SR is just the first of many special tuner cars offered by Hyundai...."

"the Accent SR not only took to the asphalt with a great deal more verve than stock but also looked the part standing still. HPP had added a number of go-fast components that did just the trick in the parking lot, including a full body-colour ground effects kit, including side skirts and wheel flares, with integrated fog lamps up front in the lowered fascia and an upswept blacked-out diffuser in the customized rear valance, the latter complete with twin chromed stainless steel exhaust tips (an oval tip on one example) jutting out from the right side. A spoiler atop the rear hatch and another under the lower edge of the back glass gave the rear end and even racier appearance, while a chrome SR badge adorned the liftgate and black and red SR decals butted up against the clear-lens side marker lights just aft of the front wheel cutouts. Filling out those wheel wells was a stunning set of 17-inch alloy rims wrapped in four Falken Azenis RT-615 205/40R17s (stock SRs get 16-inch alloy wheels). And that was only the outside.

Inside, Hyundai had added carbon fibre-look trim pieces to the gauge cluster and shifter surrounds, plus the audio and HVAC faceplates and door panel armrests, giving the little hatchback a racier and more upscale character. A Clarion aftermarket audio system supplanted the stock stereo, while red embroidered SR floor mats completed the upgrade. Some other details, like the sporty looking seats, leather-clad steering wheel and aluminum ringed instruments were carried over from the already nicely equipped Accent Sport, complementing an interior that's already impressively put together by subcompact standards..."

[Seafoam]

 Is this it? some pics if it is http://www.canadiandriver.com/galleries/2007autoshows/index.php?level=album&id=124

[Winklovic]

Hyundai should transplant the Elantra engine in this Accent model.  That would help it's performance.

[rrocket]

Is this it? some pics if it is http://www.canadiandriver.com/galleries/2007autoshows/index.php?level=album&id=124

Yea!  That's it!  It was red, too.  Looked very good IMO...and the fender flares really looked good.  Like I said...from afar, I wasn't sure what it was...just that it was a hatch.  I checked all of Ontario for one for sale to see price...but there's not a single one for offer.  But with only 500 sold...I guess that's why....

[msvg]

It is a neat Car. I own one .

Compared to a normal Accent Hyundai Stiffened the suspension and added a lot of goodies.

Details here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2935305











Modifications

Performance Parts

AEM Intake
Perf. Chip
KDM Performance Clutch
NRG Engine Damper
AEM Performance Air Intake
NGK Plugs
Megan Racing 4-1 Header
Megan Racing Downpipe
Magnaflow High Flow CAT
Vibrant Axleback Exhaust
Vibrant Mid Pipe
OBD Performance Flasher/Chip
Ultra Racing Front Sway Bar
Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar
DC Sports Front Strut Tower Bar
EIBACH Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
SR Stiffer Suspension

Car Audio & Video

Clarion Speakers
Clarion Subwoofers
Clarion Sub Enclosure
Clarion Video
Clarion Tweeters
Clarion Head Unit
Clarion Amplifier
Clarion Enclosure
Clarion MAX385VD DVD Unit

Interior

Carbon Fiber Fascia
HPP Sport Shifter
SR Floor Mats
Leather Covered Steering Wheel
Heated Seats
Tinted Windows 35% Front/ 20% Rear
Chrome Door Sill Covers
Black Leather -heated Seats
B&M Short Throw Shifter
SMD LED Interior Lights

Exterior Styling

Custom Body Kit
Custom Wheels
Custom Tires
Custom Lighting
Maxxis MA-V1 Performance Tires
Icon W61 17 in rims
Underbody LEDs 3 Million Colours
SR Body Kit
Chrome Mirror Covers
Chrome Door Handle Covers
Debadged
Billet Oil Cap
Billet Gas Cap
6000K HID Headlights
3000K HID Foglights
OEM Rain Guards
Silver Calipers
SMD LEDs Throughout

More too come...

Exhaust Clip
http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=9C82FB06F2E6A5AE

HID clip
http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=914B139B5BC93B98

Under Body LEDs
http://video.cardomain.com/GetImage.aspx?id=D77998E6F28068B7

SMDs
http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=2DF4DF5B9F3D1DF5

[articsteve]

Impressive 

[vdk]

There's quite a few things I'd certainly skip from your list, but otherwise looks good.

[2hondas]

Wow that is one hot looking hatch!!

[Winklovic]

That Accent looks great.  Maybe we can convince Hyundai to put the Sonata's 2.4L in the Accent for a hot hatch model.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Good looking car, msvg.

You're doing it right!

[Sir Osis of Liver]

That Accent looks great.  Maybe we can convince Hyundai to put the Sonata's 2.4L in the Accent for a hot hatch model.

+1 Very entertaining car for not a lot of dough. Seems like most everyone else has forgotten about that.

[kurtdaniel]

i really love the pics..This new hyundai accent is truly impressive..it has the greatest car parts that ive ever seen before..