Hyundai Accent evolution

Hyundai's long-running subcompact that replaced the Excel, sold globally under names like Verna and Solaris.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

X31994–1999
1994
Hyundai Accent X3ⓘ
New generation
X3
📅 1994–1999

First Accent, replacing the Excel, with 1.3L and 1.5L engines; sold as Excel in some markets.

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LC1999–2005
1999
Hyundai Accent LCⓘ
New generation
LC
📅 1999–2005

More angular, larger body adding a diesel option; a three-door was offered in Europe.

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MC2005–2011
2005
Hyundai Accent MCⓘ
New generation
MC
📅 2005–2011

New exterior, roomier cabin and CVVT engines; sold as Verna in several markets.

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RB2011–2017
2011
Hyundai Accent RBⓘ
New generation
RB
📅 2011–2017

Fourth generation ('Fluidic Sculpture'); sold as Solaris in Russia and Verna in Asia.

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HC2017–2022
2017
Hyundai Accent HCⓘ
New generation
HC
📅 2017–2022

Fifth generation; the last Accent sold in North America (discontinued there in 2022).

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