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The Hyundai Accent is the best selling subcompact in Canada and for 2012 it grows in size and adds more features

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2012 Hyundai Accent By Zack spencer     June 23, 2011 The Scoop It's interesting to watch the evolution of Hyundai as they moved from very modest beginnings, as a value brand, to vehicles buyers actually aspire to own. In fact, Hyundai is the top passenger car brand in Canada (excluding SUV's and trucks) for the very first time last month. The supply constraints felt by the Japanese makers surely helps, but there is no question that Hyundai's latest vehicles like the Elantra, Sonata and Tucson have captured the public's imagination. These vehicles all showcase Hyundai's ''fluidic sculpture'' design, have fabulous content and deliver a solid buying decision. The subcompact Accent has been the best seller in its class for a while now, selling much better than the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Just arriving in dealerships now are the all-new Accent sedan and 5-door hatchback, ready to expand the Hyundai brand even further. The Skin It is a bit misleading to state that the new Accent is a subcompact car because it has grown and now has the dimensions of a compact. So much bigger, that the sedan version is actually larger than the outgoing 2011 Honda Civic. With a starting price of $13,199 the Accent might be compact in size but it comes with a subcompact price. With more high tensile steel being used in the body, it is larger, lighter and is 22 percent stiffer than the outgoing model. The Accent has also grown two more doors as the 3-door model has been retired and a 5-door is now available. Sold in three trim levels, the standard wheel is 14-inches but the top model gets 16-inch alloys. Both the sedan and the hatchback showcase the flowing lines found in the latest Hyundai models, giving movement across its body and the sharp character lines give the car presence. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next Page

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Bernd Esgen
10:35 PM on April 21, 2013
Am very happy with my 2012 Hyundai Accent but I am doubtful whether I need to follow the rather expensive maintenance schedules (every 6,000 km being performed by the dealership - ranging from $ 52 for service # 1 to $ 320 for service # 4 plus taxes and parts). Looks like a money grab - they recommended a brake job at 24,000 km.

My next ''service # 4'' is due in a few weeks at 48,000 km. I am afraid this may cost me over $ 500 with parts and taxes since I cannot judge what needs to be done and replaced. What about going to my favourite oil change place (Great Canadian Oil Change) and let them do what is needed.

Thanks you for your opinon.

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Mouse
6:04 AM on March 17, 2013
This weekend I just discovered mouse dropping in the trunk of my car and on the floor of the back seat. The trunk is a mess with shredding of whatever it found. I have now emptied out the car. I live in a rural area and in the last 6 years not had this problem until now. I've heard to put mothballs in the car, mouse traps with peanut butter...help please. I just had my emissions test and no problems so I think this just happened recently. Help!
Ready to get rid of rodent!

Motormouth.ca says: 8:42 PM on March 19, 2013 The best thing to do is set a trap with peanut abutter, where you spotted the droppings. In the future keep moth balls around the bottom of the floor and keep a trap set. This is a real problem, you have to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.

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Janet
2:16 PM on January 20, 2013
Hi,
My Toyota Matrix is now 10 yr old & I want to get a new car. I am interested in keeping my gas costs down (retired, fixed income) and thought about getting a hybrid. However family & friends have told me I do not drive enough to warrant one. My matrix has 64,001 kms. Are they correct? If so, what cars should I start looking at? It's basically city driving with one trip to Vancouver (from Kelowna) each year.
Appreciate any info,
Janet

Motormouth.ca says: 5:26 PM on January 20, 2013 Your friends are correct, a hybrid is not the right car for someone who only drives 6000km a year. I would look at a compact car, similar to your Matrix in size. The Hyundai Elantra and Accent are good choices, plus very efficient. The Honda Civic is another good choice.

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jbates
10:51 AM on September 2, 2012
Hi, There any reviews on the 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS

Motormouth.ca says: 4:09 PM on September 2, 2012 Read the article above, basically the same car.

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David Wolfe
4:01 PM on February 3, 2012
Hi Zack! I am lookint at buying a new Hyundai Elantra shortly and I was looking into the service offered by Best Price Express. I don't think they are still in business. Do you know of a similar company which offers the same service? Also do you know when the 2013 hyundais will be out? Cheers.

Motormouth.ca says: 11:29 PM on February 6, 2012 Unfortunately Best Price has gone out of business. the best alternative is to do a search for a car broker or try to negotiate on your own. The 2013 models typically arrive in the fall.

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