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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Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
Remove the spare tire and remove the jack and tool bag from the trunk. NOTE: The spare tire and tool is located beneath the luggage mat in the vehicle trunk or luggage compartment. ...

Map Light
o Push in the map light switch to turn the light on or off. o Push in the map light switch to turn the light on or off. o "DOOR" In the "DOOR" position, the map light ...

Tail Gate (3 Door)
o To open the tail gate, unlock it by turning the key clockwise, then pull the outside handle toward you. o To close, lower the tail gate and shut firmly to engage the latch. Lock the tail gate ...