Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai in the Philippines, has announced the availability of the Accent Hatchback through the following press release:

The long-awaited Accent CRDi VGT hatchback is ready to conquer Philippine roads and the Filipino motoring public.

A breakthrough automobile that made its name in the industry for its fuel efficiency now makes a compelling comeback with superior fuel economy powered by Hyundai's CRDi VGT diesel engine and a sportier look of an urban hatchback.

Available first quarter of 2013, this hatchback challenges the subcompact segment.

The new Hyundai subcompact embodies the head-turning "fluidic" sleekness of the present Accent, but with a sportier edge of its new hatchback form.

The Accent CRDi VGT hatchback continues Hyundai's pursuit of defying convention by offering extraordinary value and features that inspire motorists to create brilliant moments in the life space of a Hyundai car. Hyundai's landmark design philosophy, "Fluidic Sculpture," is evident in the Accent hatchback, with its sleek curves and undulating lines that form its unmistakably aerodynamic build.

Sporting 16-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler with a high mount stop lamp, the dynamic looking style of the hatch, not only creates a sporty profile from the outside, it also increases the life space inside, making it one of the largest in its class.

For more space, the Accent hatchback has 60:40 split folding rear seats that could fit one's gear and other travel must-haves.

On the driver's seat is the Accent's Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) which makes driving virtually effortless.

This steering system relies on an electric motor for accurate handling, reducing the car's dependence on the engine to supply steering power, thus, lessening engine load and contributing to better fuel economy. The steering wheel is likewise wrapped in leather, enabling you to give it that firm grip and control while driving, and is fitted with audio control for easy listening with your favorite music playing in the background. It's even tilt adjustable, which further adds to steering comfort.

The Accent CRDi VGT hatchback's sound system has an auxiliary input and a slot for USB to make it even easier for one to choose how he wants his music played.

Built for power and redesigned for exhilaration, the Accent CRDi VGT hatchback is the only hatchback in its class to be power-driven by a diesel-fed engine.

The new 1.6-liter CRDi diesel engine delivers maximum torque output of 26.5 kg-m at 1900-2750 rpm for pulling power that doesn't disappoint, especially during demanding city drives.

It may be a subcompact, but it churns out more power than one would expect in its class. The Accent CRDi hatchback delivers impressive maximum power output of 128 ps at 4000 rpm-incredibly the best engine power in its class, made possible by the incorporation of the VGT, or Variable Geometry Turbocharger. VGT makes use of variable vanes that enable optimum air flow to the engine for optimized combustion that gives the car the best possible boost of power at any RPM range.

With great power, one can likewise expect exceptional fuel economy from this hatchback. In that area, the Accent hatchback once again rises to the occasion because the 1.6-liter CRDi diesel engine of Accent hatchback is optimally mated to 6-Speed Manual Transmission to give you an extra gear to keep the engine at its optimal RPM range.

Four-speed automatic transmission is likewise available, allowing for smooth shifting to give the Accent hatchback precise responsiveness with minimum fuel wastage.

Drivability is supple yet stable, thanks to the Accent hatchback's MacPherson strut front suspension and coupled torsion beam rear suspension, which gives it ample stability in city driving.

Safety should not come as a luxury. In a Hyundai, it is an absolute priority. The new Accent CRDi VGT hatchback is equipped with class-above safety features such as its rigid structure and high-tensile steel strength. This increases stiffness of the structure while allowing flexibility in terms of suspension tuning. This results in better balance between precision and ride comfort of the Accent hatchback while giving occupants extra protection on the road.

Another key safety element for the Accent is its braking system, which consists of Ventilated Front Disc Brakes and Solid Rear Disc Brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) to provide you optimal stopping power and control when emergency situations call for it. Dual airbags are also available for 1.6L A/T.

Electric heated power side Mirrors fitted in the Accent CRDi VGT hatchback also serve as new safety features, which help prevent fogging on the side mirrors that might hinder the driver's rear view of oncoming cars.