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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Exterior
The two-door hatchback Accent is kind of cute, kind of sporty and a little
dorky. Some folks I came across liked it; others just weren't offended by it.
The sedan's styling is much more conservati ...
Navigation system (if equipped)
The navigation system ascertains the present position of your vehicle by using
information from satellites and guides you to the place you assign as the destination.
Detailed information for the na ...
Ride & Handling
The Santa Fe's very stiff suspension was probably the most surprising aspect
of the SUV. It didn't help that most of my driving was done in the Land of
Potholes — a.k.a. Chicago in the spring — wh ...