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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ECO Indicator (If Installed)
The ECO indicator is displayed to help you improve fuel efficiency when you are driving. o The ECO indicator (green) will turn on when you drive fuel efficiently in the ECO ON mode. If you don& ...

Unlocking
Using the door handle switch Press the button of the driver’s outside door handle with all doors closed and locked, unlocks the driver’s door. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime w ...

Overview
Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Hyundai Accent with best-in-class standard fuel economy and power at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. This marks the U.S. debut of the l ...