HYUNDAI has launched a diesel version of the Accent. The 1.5 TD uses a three-cylinder 82bhp common rail diesel unit also found in the Matrix mini-MPV, and it develops 136lb-ft of torque at 2,200rpm.

It achieves 51.4mpg on the combined cycle and has carbon dioxide emissions of 145g/km. The Accent 1.5TD is available in GSi trim only, priced at £9,295 on-the-road.