Safety
Side-impact airbags are standard for 2003. Antilock brakes are standard on the LX model.
See also:
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Side impact and curtain air bags
Side impact and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected
by side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting
from a side impact ...
CONFIDENT DRIVING DYNAMICS
The first step toward confident driving dynamics is a rigid structure. To
this end, the 2012 Hyundai Accent employs high-tensile strength steel to deliver
a strong, light and stiff body which is 2 ...