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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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance b ...
Catalytic Converter
Hyundai vehicle is equipped with a monolith type three-way catalytic converter
to reduce the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides contained in the
exhaust gas. Exhaust gases passing ...
Safety
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both a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety and a five-star overall safety rating ...