Spied: 2012 Hyundai Accent/Verna (RB) - EXCLUSIVE

Truth be told, we have very little, if not no information on Hyundai's upcoming redesign for the subcompact Accent. Sold as the Verna overseas, the Korean automaker's subcompact offering is one of the most popular models in the brand's line-up. The current generation Accent has been on sale since 2005 and has recently received minor cosmetic changes in the Korean market. However, it is starting to show its age in Hyundai's rapidly modernizing line-up and elicits the need for a complete overhaul. If Hyundai's recent wave of impressive redesigns is any indication, the upcoming redesigned Accent, code-named "RB", is sure to astonish people yet again like how the redesigned Tucson and Sonata have done so.

From the spy shots, it is very apparent that the redesigned Accent is essentially a miniaturized counterpart of the YF Sonata. Another embodiment of Hyundai's new "Fluidic Sculpture" design scheme, the RB Accent incorporates a steeper windshield rake, stretched headlamps, sleek side profile, short front & rear overhangs, and a short boot deck. The side window profile is a familiar sight from the current Elantra, YF Sonata, and the upcoming redesigned Elantra (MD), and side mirrors with turn signals add a touch of elegance.

With regards to the upcoming Accent's powertrain line-up, we have no information. The RB Accent will likely be released in early 2011 as a 2012 model. Stay tuned for more information and images as they become available to us. Remember you saw this here at TheCarBlogger first!

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