19 November 2002: Hyundai will be updating its Accent on this side of the word in the early part of next year, and its 1.5-litre engine option will be replaced by the 1.6-litre unit now familiar in the Elantra and Matrix.

The upgrades to the car are revealed at this week's Seoul Motor Show, and has significant changes to the front end.

Only the 1.3-litre Accent has been sold here in Ireland, but in other markets there will be a DOHC 1.6-litre petrol and the 1.5-litre common-rail diesel which will also be available in the Getz sometime in 2003.