The Accent SR Turbo is believed to be a design study of the next Hyundai World Rally car expected to debut in the middle of next year for a 2008 competitive season start. The Accent SR is on display at the Melbourne International Motor Show this week.
The SR is based on the three-door version of the new generation Accent hatch and houses a 2.0-litre high output turbocharged engine which is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
The SR has big flares framing 18-inch alloys, lowered sports suspension, body kit and big tailpipes. It is 180mm shorter than the outgoing Accent. Electronic Stability Control and a tyre pressure monitoring system are fitted. On the outside the SR features projector headlights, a matt-black stylised mesh grille, power tilt/slide sunroof and rear roof shade-spoiler.
On the inside, Accent SRs has brushed alloy and metallic panel finishes, leather seat trim, blue-hue instrumentation and a data screen in the centre dash.
While the SR is a concept car only, Hyundai says it carries clues to directions in Hyundai models to come in the not-too-distant future.
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