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| If it weren't for the slightly odd looking front grille with indented Hyundai logo, it could very well be a completely new vehicle. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
But what really makes the difference for the SR is the styling tweaks that Hyundai has given it. If it weren't for the slightly odd looking front grille with indented Hyundai logo, it could very well be a completely new vehicle. Completely new headlamps that are slimmer around the sides with black bezels, feature blue high-intensity discharge bulbs that give the nose a leaner look, while low-mounted LED cornering lamps add pizzazz. The hatchback style which Hyundai pursued is more traditional than before; gone is the faux trunk and the notchback look in favour of a regular tailgate. A similar theme is also used for the tail lamps - clear lenses, black bezels, bright coloured bulbs.
My boy racer side, that I often suppress, is calling out to me with this car. I can't resist its heavily flared fenders, creased haunches, and a skirt package that's actually functional. That scoop on the rear rocker panel actually feeds cool air to the rear brakes, while the rooftop spoiler should help to keep the car's tail glued to the ground. The wheels on the Accent SR are detailed split, five-spoke 18-inch alloy rims wrapped in 225/40R 18 rubber. Finished off with a coat of cool white paint, the SR is about as clean as OEM tuner cars come. Its sharp lines give it a look that's right at home in Frankfurt, and wouldn't seem out of place standing next to Ford's very orange Focus ST. Goodness, has Hyundai ever come far!
Even more impressive is the fine detail that has gone into creating the interior. The general shapes present are recognizable, but everything's
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| The interior has a two-toned theme of light and dark low-sheen gray plastics, accented with high-gloss black trim. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada) |
been reworked and upholstered for jaw-dropping reverence. The interior has a two-toned theme of light and dark low-sheen gray plastics, accented with high-gloss black trim. Twist the key and everything comes to life, from the Star-Trek blue gauges, blue ambient lighting to all that trim, which illuminates to show touch-sensitive buttons. Controls for the power windows, mirrors, heated seats, climate control, cruise control and many other functions are touch sensitive, and brightly illuminated. Awesome! The centre console has been retrofitted to include a massive 8-inch LCD display with three USB 2.0 plugs for peripherals.
