Keeping in mind the positive impact on the sales owing to surging oil prices, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the second largest passenger car manufacturer in India on Monday expanded its range of alternate fuel vehicles by including the Accent in its fold. Last year HMIL had introduced a CNG variant for its flagship model Santro.
The dual fuel Accent will use compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternate fuel. The Accent comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine which without any modification is compatible with CNG.
HMIL has tied up with the leading CNG kit supplier CEV of Korea which will supply all the components of the CNG fitment. The kit is not only safe but with an advanced Lambda control system ensures that it meets the Euro III emission norms. To ensure that there are no flaws in the fitment process, HMIL has an exclusive arrangement with leading fitment specialist CEV to retro fit the kits on the Accent model. Initially, the CNG Accent will be launched in Delhi and the NCR areas and all Hyundai dealers in Delhi and NCR, in collaboration with CEV India, are equipped to sell and service the CNG Accent.
The CNG Accent would have a manual selector switch, which would enable the driver to easily switch from gasoline to CNG and vice versa. The on-board CNG cylinder has a capacity of approximately 12 kg and the running cost on CNG for the Accent is estimated to be in the region of Rs 1.15 km or even less depending on the driving cycle. This leads to a savings of almost 60-70% for the consumer.
Commenting on the introduction of the CNG Accent, HS Lheem, Managing Director, HMIL said: “The Accent has been one of our best selling models ever since its launch. Offering it with a CNG kit will only add to its appeal as it will not only be cheaper to run but also eco friendly. The Accent has always been a very strong product in its segment and with the CNG variant our customers would find it a really attractive proposition as it has all one can look for in this class of cars.” The Accent had recently been approved by DGS&D for use by both the Central and state government departments.
