The 2012 Hyundai Accent Debuts At New York International Auto Show

The 2012 Hyundai Accent debuted at the New York International Auto Show this week. This model will be available at your local Hyundai dealership this summer.

 

Best-in-class features:

• Fuel economy (30 mpg city/40 mpg highway)
• Power (138 horsepower)
• Storage (five-door cargo volume)
• Value ($12,445 for the Accent GLS and $16,795 for the Accent SE)

“The 2012 Hyundai Accent reinvigorates the subcompact segment, similar to what the game-changing Sonata and Elantra have done in their categories,” said Mike O’Brien, Vice President of Hyundai’s Product and Corporate Planning division. “Accent’s class-leading standard fuel economy is another showcase of Hyundai’s dedication to improving fuel efficiency with advancements to traditional gasoline powered vehicles and is the fourth nameplate in Hyundai’s lineup delivering 40 mpg on the highway.”

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names 2011 Hyundai Equus ‘Top Safety Pick’

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names the 2011 Hyundai Equus its ‘Top Safety Pick.’

The Equus won the award by scoring a "Good" in front, side, rollover and rear crash protection. The Equus also manged to surpass the stringent IIHS requirement for roof strength, as the big sedan was found to have a roof that can support a force equal to 4.87 times its weight. To receive a "Good" score, a roof must be able to support at least four times its weight. The Equus also features electronic stability control; another must-have to receive a Top Safety Pick designation.

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Customer Loyalty Engagement Index Ranks Hyundai Number One

Customer Loyalty Engagement Index ranks Hyundai number one in customer loyalty for the second year in a row. 

“Hyundai is completely committed to our customers with Hyundai Assurance, the industry’s most comprehensive consumer protection plan,” according to Trea Reedy, national manager, Dealer Marketing and Resource Management, Hyundai Motor America.

“Hyundai has been able to best meet customer expectations and has, again, scored the highest levels of loyalty when it comes to the Automotive category, taking the #1 spot in our Customer Loyalty Engagement Index,” said Robert Passikoff, Brand Keys founder and president. “Of course, the true test of loyalty and engagement always shows up in the marketplace, so we weren’t surprised to see their sales are up again over last year.”

And as noted by Reedy, “With our strong new lineup filled with stylish, fuel efficient and affordable vehicles, both new and returning customers are keeping Hyundai at the top of their shopping lists.”

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