We won’t beat around the bush about it: it feels like nine out of 10 of the spy-shot stories we run are either of the latest trims of high-end European luxury cars or of new versions of the Ford Bronco or its rivals. Not so commonly spied: camoflaged prototypes of economy cars.
That’s precisely what makes these pics of the next-generation Hyundai Accent so special. Shot in northern Sweden, we have to admit the Korean automaker has done a good job of hiding many of the upcoming subcompact’s styling cues. But underneath the black cladding we can discern that the grille looks wider than the current car’s, the headlight lower.
It’s hard to hide the upward sweep of the beltline, and the wraparound taillights out back. All in all, it seems to be taking inspiration from the larger Elantra, though perhaps toning down some of that car’s more aggressive design elements.
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
Spy photography of the next-gen Hyundai Accent Photo by Spiedbilde
We know next to nothing about the new Hyundai Accent at this point, but rumours point to a 1.5-litre gas engine being the main method of motivation, with a mild-hybrid maybe optional in some markets.
When we find out more about this coming-soon subcompact, we’ll let you know. For now, it’s back to electrified Audis and heavily disguised Ford 4x4s.
Keyword: Spied! The next-gen Hyundai Accent might crib styling from Elantra