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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Key Positions
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the key removed from the ignition key
cylinder while the vehicle is in motion. The steering wheel is locked by removing
the key.
o "START&q ...
Performance
There's a choice of three engines in the Genesis, as opposed to the V-6 and
V-8 originally offered. Upgraded for 2012, the 3.8-liter base V-6 now makes 333
horsepower, up from 290 hp, while the 4. ...
Performance
A horsepower rating of 110 doesn't sound like a lot of power to anyone these
days, but it was only a few years ago that a Honda Civic produced only 115 hp.
The Accent's four-cylinder never felt un ...