Hyundai launched LPG variant of Hyundai Accent sedan

In its latest move to produce, eco-friendly cars, on May 21, 2009, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), India’s largest passenger car exporter and second-largest car manufacturer, launched the LPG variant of the base version of its popular luxury sedan, Hyundai Accent. In June 2008, HMIL launched the CNG version of its popular Hyundai Santro model. Now, Hyundai Santro is available in both LPG and CNG version.

Named Accent Eco, the sedan comes with an LPG kit certified by the Department of Explosives (DOE) and Automotive Research Authority of India (ARAI), India’s premier automobile testing and certifying authority. One of the main obstacles of having a LPG kit is that it takes up necessary boot space but the “Toroidal design of the Hyundai Accent Eco LPG kit enables extra space for luggage. Hyundai car offers great value for money and the Hyundai Accent Eco is no different. The car is well designed and offers safe and reliable driving. It’s a great combination of high fuel economy and great interior space. As per Hyundai’s high safety standard, the Hyundai Accent Eco goes through extensive “leakage detection test” three times.

On the launching ceremony, H S Lheem, Managing Director, HMIL, said that the Accent had always been a strong product in its segment. Earlier, they offered the CNG version. After getting better response, they decided to release the LPG version.

The CNG variant of Hyundai Accent is powered by 1.5 liter engine that comes with high quality micro-processor and multi-point fuel injection and it carries a 12 kg CNG cylinder. The car is fitted with 1.5 SOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine that produces 94 PS power and 12.5 kgm of torque. The CNG car also has a switching option between CNG and fuel. The running cost of Hyundai Accent CNG variant in the city is approximately Rs.1.15 /km or less.

Dimension and weight:

Length: 4250 mm

Width: 1670 mm

Height: 1370 mm

Wheelbase: 2440 mm

Ground clearance: 172 mm

Front track: 1435 mm

Rear Track: 1425 mm

Engine:

Number of cylinders: 4

Displacement: 1495 CC

Maximum power (ps/rpm): 95/5500

Maximum torque: (kgf-m / rpm) 12.7/3500

Front suspension: Macpherson strut with coil spring & stabilizer bar.

Rear suspension: Dual link with coil spring & anti roll bar.

Steering type: Power assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes: Hyundai Accent Eco comes with ventilated disc brakes in the front and self adjusting drum brakes in the rear.

Tyres and wheels: 175/70 R 13

Other major features:

• First and foremost, the all new Hyundai Accent Eco emits lowest greenhouse gas making it a very environment friendly car.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco comes with an engine immobilizers as a standard security feature of the car.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco is powered by 1.5 liter 5 speed manual transmission engine.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco offers both petrol and LPG mode.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco comes with a 45 liter petrol capacity.
• The LPG kit of Hyudnai Accent Eco has a capacity of 27.2 liter.
• The LPG kit of Hyudnai Accent Eco comes with a full two year manufacturer warranty.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco has reduced engine maintenance.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco has a longer life of spark plug and engine.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco user would have to change engine oil less frequently.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco has more boot space.
• The Hyudnai Accent Eco comes with a special filler ca inside the LPG lining to prevent wear and tear of the parts.

Price:

The LPG version will be priced at Rs.5,33,900 which is Rs.34,900 more than the Hyundai Accent Petrol model.

Rumor is out that Hyundai India is planning to bring back the diesel version of Hyundai Accent Sedan in the market. Hyundai Verna was made to replace Hyundai Accent but the diesel version of Verna is more expensive than other diesel sedans in the market. Currently, Hyundai Swift DZirRE is the most popular diesel run sedan in India.

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