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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INTERIOR
The Elantra's interior has a masculine feel to it, thanks to the black dash
with metallic accents and gray-colored seat upholstery. The dash and center
stack have a simple layout with only a few b ...
BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY AND POWER
Power for the Accent comes from a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with
direct-injection, a first for the segment. With 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of
torque, it’s significantly more than the current ...
Seat belts
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their
seat belts at all times. Seat belts and child
restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries for all occupants ...