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Hyundai Accent
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Hyundai Accent
By any reasonable standard the Hyundai Accent is a cheap car that is reliably sound. It keeps cost down by using inexpensive materials. The drive experience is not fast or exciting, but the Accent will get passengers where they are going. The car’s warranty is a definite plus.
Hyundai Accent Car Review Summary
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai’s Accent is known around the world. It’s most popular in countries that aren’t as wealthy as the UK. The Accent is inexpensive to purchase and very inexpensive to run as well. The Accent is not as popular among wealthier buyers. This is due mostly to the fact that wealthier buyers enjoy more choices and can basically have their choice of any vehicle on the market.
Despite the inexpensive nature of the Hyundai Accent it tends to be mechanically sound and reliable. The cost saving is more apparent in the cheap quality of cabin materials. The Accent has been enhanced several times in order to updates its looks and to increase performance and reliability. The car does not try to present any false pretenses. What you see is definitely what you get, a cheap, dependable ride.
The Hyundai Accent cabin is comprised of mostly grey plastics and again it is evident that the car has saved buyers money by skipping expensive cabin materials. The cabin layout is simple and practical. The car provides adequate space for front and rear passengers, and the boot is a good size too.
The Hyundai Accent 1.6-litre petrol engine is a good choice. It provides a smooth, fun ride. The 1.5-litre diesel is also a good choice. It delivers good fuel economy and enhances the car’s load carrying capability.
Practicality
The Accent is an inexpensive car to purchase, and run. It comes with a great warranty and provides exceptional reliability. The car’s resale value will depend on whether its warranty has expired or not. After the warranty resale values will be low.
The Hyundai Accent cabin is spacious and provides plenty of room for front and rear passengers. The car’s boot is spacious as well and the rear seats have a 60/40 split and fold down to increase the car’s cargo carrying capacity.
The Accent’s controls are well placed and practical. They seem to be behind the times about a decade or so. Anyone who has a phobia of technology will love the Accent. It is a no frills ride. The cabin materials are not of the highest quality but they are not of the lowest either.
The Hyundai Accent steering-wheel adjusts for reach but not height. The Accent provides a relatively comfortable ride without many creature comforts. Space is good in the front and rear and four adult passengers fit easily.
Accessibility to the Hyundai Accent cabin is good for front and rear passengers and should not pose any problems. The car’s boot is easily accessible as well. The tailgate is light and easy to open.
Parking the Accent is not as easy as it looks. Steering is heavy at low speeds and can make parking somewhat difficult. The car’s side mirrors are small and makes it difficult to judge where the boot ends.
Hyundai Accent
Life Style
The Hyundai Accent was not designed to provide a fast or exciting driving experience. It was developed with practicality in mind. The car caters to lower budget buyers and uses less expensive materials to create a reliable mode of transport.
The Access is not really seen as a family car by UK standards, but it does provide some functionality as a family car. It has plenty of front and rear cabin space to accommodate a small family. It has decent boot space available for carrying packages, provides seat trays, and comes with durable and bright upholstery.
The Accent would make a good first car. It is reliable and dependable and comes with a great warranty. On the other hand, not many new drivers will find the Accent to be stylish. If budget is an issue then the Accent may be the perfect car for you.
The Accent may be the beginning of the end of Hyundai’s budget car line. Hyundai has produced several more upscale models recently, and it may be a sign that the company is beginning to adopt a new attitude and adjusting their marketing strategies in order to compete on a different level.
Hyundai Accent
Security and Safety
Lower level Hyundai Accent models provide keyed entry while more deluxe models boast keyless entry and alarm systems. The car is not likely to be targeted for theft and the standard security package should be adequate.
Driver and passenger airbags come standard in the Hyundai Accent lower level model, but the deluxe model comes with side airbags and doors that automatically unlock when the airbags deploy. The car comes with the usual safety features including ABS.
The Finishing Touches
The Hyundai Accent has a standard stereo/CD player with RDS. The unit comes with four speakers and produces somewhat inferior sound quality. The system seems a bit antiquated.
The Accent’s exterior looks decent in most solid colours, but a nice metallic or mica will give the car a more quality look. Buyers should keep in mind exterior and interior colours should somewhat coordinate well together.
