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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Blade inspection
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make
the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign mat ...
Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside
the trunk. The lever glows in the dark when the trunk lid is closed. If someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk ...
Performance
Subcompact buyers have been treated poorly in the performance department.
Inexpensive engines and transmissions have resulted in subpar mileage numbers
despite the fact that the subcompacts weigh ...