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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What About Gasohol?
Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol)
may be used in your Hyundai. However, if your engine develops driveability problems,
the use of 100% unleaded gasoline ...
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/washer lever toward the steering
wheel.
When the washer lever is operated, the wipers automatically make three passes
across the windshield. The was ...
Cargo
Another surprise was this little car's big cargo area. At 15.9 cubic feet
with the rear seats in place, the Accent far surpasses the Yaris' 9.5 cubic feet
of cargo volume, and it's not far from th ...