Hyundai Announces 2006 Accent Pricing

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2005 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the all-new Accent. The third generation of Hyundai's most affordable nameplate has more style, sophistication and content than ever before.

  2006 Hyundai Accent Pricing:

  *  GLS 4-Door with 5-speed manual -- $12,995 (freight included)*

  *  GLS 4-Door with 4-speed automatic -- $13,845 (freight included)*

  *  Premium Sport Package -- $1,500

  *  Air Conditioning -- $800

  ACCENT GLS

To simplify the buying process, the 2006 Accent comes in a single GLS trim level with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. GLS trim includes a wide range of features, including several items that are either optional or unavailable on competitive vehicles in the segment, including a powerful 1.6-liter CVVT engine, 172-watt six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with equalizer, power steering, tilt steering wheel, driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS including EBD. There are a total of six airbags, including dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof mounted side-curtain airbags. Carpeted floor mats are optional, as is air conditioning, which is offered as a stand-alone option, or included in the optional Premium-Sport Package. The Premium-Sport Package includes air conditioning, power windows with illuminated switches, driver's window auto-down feature, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm and panic alert, heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors and 15-inch alloy wheels with 195/55VR15 tires.

WARRANTY

The all-new 2006 Hyundai Accent is protected by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty(TM). Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, five-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage. In addition, Accent buyers receive 24-hour roadside assistance coverage at no extra charge for five years (no mileage limit) that includes emergency towing, lockout service and limited coverage for trip-interruption expenses. There is no deductible on any of these coverages.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed in the U.S. by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 670 dealers throughout the nation.

* All prices include freight of $540.