2012 Hyundai Accent review
A few years ago the subcompact class was supposed to take over the auto industry. There was a slew of small cars with low sticker prices and decent efficiency, power and features. While all of them got you to Point B, few did so as a complete package, and the segment as a whole didn't set the world afire, even with high gas prices. Hyundai's Accent was at the rear of the pack, and for 2012 the company has completely redesigned its entry-level offering.
The Accent now runs away from the rest of the segment in terms of value and features.
The bulbous two-door hatchback body style — and its sub-$10,000 price tag — are gone, replaced by attractive four-door sedan and hatchback body styles. The base price has risen by a few thousand dollars, but it actually delivers more value now.
The Accent sedan is on sale now, and the hatchback will arrive at dealers by the end of June.
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Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace I : Ins ...
Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it
might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle
cannot be push-started. Follow the ...
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should
be used whenever children are in th ...