Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI ACCENT RETAINS CROWN AS AMERICA'S LEAST EXPENSIVE CAR Jim Trainor Director (714) 5941629
[email protected] ID: 31387 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 25, 2008 The country’s most dependable subcompact car is also its most affordable. The highmileage 2009 Hyundai Accent has a starting price of $9,970, making it the least expensive new car on the market. But it’s also the “Most Dependable SubCompact Car” available (as determined by the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability StudySM) and one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road today – a trifecta that no other car can match. “Accent is the perfect vehicle for a customer looking for the ideal mix of price, dependability and fuel economy,” said Mark Dipko, Small Car product manager. “And as a brand known the world over for its value, we feel it is important to retain our crown as the most affordable new car available.” At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced even more good news for the Accent, revealing that next year a special high mileage “Blue” edition will be available that offers even higher levels of fuel economy without adding to the price. Accent “Blue” will feature fuelefficient modifications to reduce engine friction and rolling resistance, enhance aerodynamics, optimize gearing and revise engine calibrations for maximum efficiency, all adding up to higher fuel mileage and lower emissions than today’s model.