2009 Hyundai Accent review
In a world of economic instability, any new car that can tout a sub-$10,000 starting price has a lot going for it. OK, it has exactly one thing going for it: It's cheap. But that doesn't necessarily mean a horrible driving experience — nor does it mean every trim level of said car is cheap.
That's where the Hyundai Accent fits into the marketplace. It's inexpensive, inoffensive and gets good gas mileage. While that may not sound like a ringing endorsement, the Accent holds its own in a crowded field, and that says a heck of a lot.
I tested a 2009 Accent; 2010 models are arriving at dealerships now with a few changes.
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Manual heating and air conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially
according to the order of b ...
Safety
For a car with this much power, safety is also at the top of the priority
list. Hyundai is a leading innovator in safety, offering all its vehicles'
safety features as standard equipment rather th ...
Rear Brake Drums/Linings, Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake system including the parking
brake lever and cables. For det ...