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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #140 on: May 22, 2011, 01:46:12 pm »
Amazing value!

Does anyone have any reservations regarding the all-new GDi engines?  Will the be reliable than the "regular" engines that we are so used to?

Do GDi require extra maintenance? 
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #141 on: May 22, 2011, 05:43:20 pm »
Quote from: Arctic_White on May 22, 2011, 01:46:12 pm
Amazing value!

Does anyone have any reservations regarding the all-new GDi engines?  Will the be reliable than the "regular" engines that we are so used to?

Do GDi require extra maintenance? 
Some are worried about the injectors gumming up in a few years time and that being an expensive repair. I'm honestly not sure. Hyundai, Ford and GM are all using DI engines now in different places and one would hope that they have done some extensive testing on something as fundamental to the engine and the smooth running of the car as that.
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #142 on: May 29, 2011, 03:39:05 am »
 Direct injection has been around for quite sometime , but just on higher end models mostly
I came across this blurb on D.I. if this helps 

One of the biggest delays in getting GDI-equipped cars to the masses has been the fine-tuning research and development needed to make them as reliable as their standard counterparts. Automotive component suppliers including Bosch, Delphi, Denso and Siemens have come up with solutions: Rugged, high-pressure fuel injectors and the sophisticated electronics to make them perform optimally in GDI engines.
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #143 on: May 29, 2011, 08:20:21 am »
Seen this yesterday in Halifax, thought i'd share. The new Hyundai Accent and Veloster.
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #144 on: May 29, 2011, 04:00:08 pm »
Being flatbedded out of the Walmart lots already, eh? Not surprised at the locale, just the fact that they are dying on owners so soon. Maybe those engines don't like discount gas. Hmmm... ;)
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #145 on: May 30, 2011, 08:26:29 am »
Quote from: CatsEye68 on May 29, 2011, 04:00:08 pm
Being flatbedded out of the Walmart lots already, eh? Not surprised at the locale, just the fact that they are dying on owners so soon. Maybe those engines don't like discount gas. Hmmm... ;)

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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #146 on: May 30, 2011, 09:38:10 am »
Will be interesting to see if this one lives up to the fuel economy billing.  So far, with respect to the Elantra, real world tests have shown that it is not the fuel economy leader it is advertised  to be. It had turned out to be somewhat midling in that regard. Hoping for better with this car.
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Re: Hyundai Elantra Coupe To Debut at 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
« Reply #147 on: June 08, 2011, 01:21:39 pm »
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #148 on: June 08, 2011, 05:49:31 pm »
sorry for the wrong post before

Here is an extensive video of the new Accent GLS in depth tour from a dealer in North Carolina - may not necessary be equipped the same for the Canadian market.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrZRobW_Jcs&feature=player_embedded#at=202
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #149 on: June 08, 2011, 08:09:01 pm »
conwelpec , I liked the engine sound and also how quiet it was on the inside with the doors shut .

The below video --  Looks like there will be enough room for 6 footers in front !  So many car seats don't go back far enough .
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcesgw1UCQs&feature=related
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #150 on: June 08, 2011, 09:36:04 pm »
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #151 on: June 09, 2011, 08:55:22 am »
a new Canadian Accent micro site

http://www.hyundaicanada.com/2012Accent/en/
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #152 on: June 09, 2011, 09:40:49 pm »
It's much better looking as a hatchback than a sedan. But I was impressed with the walk around video that was done... gives me a real sense of what the car is actually like. It looks like a pretty good vehicle: the fuel economy is good, the power for the class is excellent, the interior is decent enough and actually has a tiny bit of style to it and the rear seats look good.

How has the previous gen been on reliability? If it's average or above I'd be putting this car into the recommended list for people who want something small and inexpensive.
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #153 on: June 10, 2011, 02:48:48 am »
This car has so many good points they are too numerous to list .
But one thing sticks out is that though I like the hatchbacks looks I would never get it because of the weight penalty .
Right now the Accent is 70 lbs over its claimed weight .

  At it's current 2463 lbs, the 1.6 must work fairly hard , that engine in the hatch will have to work harder still .
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #154 on: June 12, 2011, 05:48:24 pm »
for a more entertaining review than the general run of the mill reviews, check this guys take.

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/06/2012-hyundai-accent-review-canada-gl.html#more
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #155 on: June 12, 2011, 06:31:26 pm »
I love the Accent, but i'm concerned about DI and how much extra maintenance it requires over a regular engine.

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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
« Reply #156 on: June 12, 2011, 06:36:56 pm »
Good review  
I wish I hadn't read about that suspension quirk , no matter how minor it is , I know its there . Steering I'm not thrilled about either . Most people won't notice or care about those 2 things , still a very good car . To have passing ability on the highway speaks volumes for the engine .
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
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Re: 2012 Hyundai Accent
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