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Hyundai adds hatchback and diesel Accents

By 최희석

Published : March 6, 2011 - 18:03

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Hyundai Motor Co. launched the hatchback version of its subcompact Accent and added a diesel engine to the subcompact lineup on Wednesday.

The new diesel engine, available in both Accent Wit and the original Accent, is a 1.6-liter engine that puts out 128 brake horsepower and manages 20 kilometers per liter of fuel with automatic transmission. With manual transmission, the vehicle manages 23.5 kilometers per liter.
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The Accent Wit is priced at 14.1 million won ($12,600) with the 1.4-liter gasoline engine, and the version fitted with the 1.6-liter GDI engine is priced at 15.66 million won.

The diesel version of the car is priced at 16.8 million won.

(cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)