NEW YORK -- Trying to show that small doesn't have to equal stripped, Hyundai Motor America unveiled the 2006 Accent subcompact here.
"The Accent has always been a popular vehicle, but recently this segment has become highly competitive," said Bob Cosmai, CEO of Hyundai Motor America.
Cosmai believes offering an Accent in one well-equipped trim level will attract customers who may have drifted to competitors or considered a larger used car instead.
The redesigned Accent goes on sale this fall.
The new version is 2 inches longer in the wheelbase and overall length than its predecessor. It also is 1 inch wider and 3 inches taller.
The more-powerful 1.6-liter engine features variable valve timing and delivers 110 hp and 107 pounds-feet of torque.
The 2006 Hyundai Accent is 2 inches longer than its predecessor.
But Hyundai is giving the 2006 Accent dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags for front and rear occupants.
Standard amenities include CD stereo, tilt steering wheel, halogen headlamps, driver and passenger vanity mirrors and a split fold-down rear seat with a folding center armrest equipped with dual cupholders.