The all-new 2012 Hyundai Accent is the top car in its class! See why at Glenbrook Hyundai in Fort Wayne, Indiana

– BEST SELLING SUB-COMPACT IN ITS FIRST FULL MONTH OF SALES
– BEATS HONDA FIT AND FORD FIESTA

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Hyundai Accent was America’s best-selling sub-compact car in July. “The all-new Accent outsold two great small cars we really respect in July – the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “In fact, it was the best-selling sub-compact in the industry last month, its first full month of sales. It’s a good indication that consumers are connecting with our new design, 40-mpg fuel economy, and the Assurance Trade-In Value Guarantee. It’s a great recipe for this economy.”.

Hyundai Accent 6,938
Toyota Yaris 1,391
Nissan Versa 5,359
Mazda2 1,072
Ford Fiesta 5,296
Kia Rio 1,011
Honda Fit 4,857
Toyota Scion xD 715
Chevrolet Aveo 3,349

The 2012 Accent’s all-aluminum 1.6-liter Gamma four-cylinder engine uses the latest engine technology to deliver a class-leading 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque and a best-in-class standard 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating.

The engine’s most notable feature is its use of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), a first for the sub-compact category. By precisely controlling the injection of fuel, GDI allows for better fuel economy, increased power and reduced emissions.

The 2012 Hyundai Accent will be the fourth nameplate in the Hyundai lineup delivering 40 MPG on the highway, including the Sonata Hybrid, Elantra and Veloster, due to arrive in dealerships in a few weeks. Accent’s class-leading standard fuel economy is an example of Hyundai’s dedication to improving fuel efficiency with advancements to traditional gasoline powered vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-years of complimentary Roadside Assistance and the Hyundai Trade-in Value Guarantee.

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Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store in Fort Wayne, Indiana has a great selection of all the 2012 Hyundai Accent models. Including the SE, GS and volume leading GLS. Stop in and drive one for yourself at Glenbrook Hyundai In Fort Wayne on Coldwater Road next to Red Lobster or always online at http://www.HappyCarStore.com. Glenbrook Hyundai, drive happy!