Aimed at fashion-conscious...
Aimed at fashion-conscious young buyers with active lifestyles, the newcomer could lend styling details to the next Freelander, which is due in 2006.
The front-wheel-drive...
The front-wheel-drive SR is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a five-speed auto gearbox. No performance figures have been released, but it is likely to rival class-leaders.
The car will see production, but a spokesman said: "The Accent is still not confirmed for the UK, but three, four and five-door versions will be available if we choose to sell them here." If given the green light, the new model will arrive next summer.