A Hyundai .......







- Sport-tuned suspension - 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) - AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers and 172 watts - Air conditioning - 16" alloy wheels with P205/45R16 V-rated tires - Fog lights - Power windows & door locks - Heated power outside mirrors - Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob - Driver & passenger illuminated vanity mirrors with covers - Remote keyless entry system w/ alarm - Tinted glass with windshield shade band - Bodycolor mirrors and door handles - Rear wiper - Metallic interior trim - Front seatback pockets - 110-hp 1.6L DOHC 16-valve inline-4-cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) -

 

Some people will do anything to have illuminated visor mirrors!!

 

dont forget americas best warranty!

youll need it.

 

I looked at one and a co-worker has one, and it's actually not bad -- it's no Aveo. Overall, I ranked it below the Fit and above the Yaris.

 

By the picture and on paper this Hyundai seems good.

But don't expect it to be at the same level as the FIT.

The level of design and finish is at the entry level. Reliability is not like the FIT. You don't have alot of people wanting to buy one and you don't have strong resale value. The FIT is Honda's entry level car but it doesn't feel like one.

For those on a budget and who can't wait the Hyundai becomes a viable option.

I once cheaped out and got a Nissan Sentra instead of a Civic and it was the worst car I've ever owned. Never again. Poor performance, unreliable, just cheaply made.

 

The price is right... or is it?

From about $10,500 to $15,000+$580 destination fee and options

Seems good but read the review for the Hyundai Accent-
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/N.../Act/Roadtest/

Acceleration-
Bordering on weak. 0-60 in 11 sec with the auto transmission

Fuel economy-
Disappointing. 21.8 mpg in Consumer guide's test- they drove aggressively.
Rated at 28/37 mpg for auto transmission

Ride quality-
a little better than average but not that good over large bumps

Steering/handling/braking
Good brakes, average handling, SE version a bit better

Quietness-
Noisy at 4000+ rpm, wind nosie moderate, overall slightly better than average

Controls/materials-
Design OK, overall a little better than average, few padded surfaces

Room/comfort/ Drivers seat
Fairly roomy in front, good visibility

Room/comfort rear
Average, limited access in 2 door, rear headroom less for hatchback

Cargo room
Limited trunk usable space, worse than average storage

Value within class
Above average considering front airbags and side curtain airbags are included. ABS expensive as part of $950 option package or standard in SE model.

Overall-
Average for it's class Score of 51/52 (FIT sport got 53 for AT to 57 for MT)

 

Since the local Honda dealers are saying May-June on ordering a Fit Sport manual

I may do a 2 year lease on the Accent as a beater car;the commute to work is only 4 miles.

I'm going to go drive one tonight

 

Drove the Accent and it was an OK car but I think I'll wait

 

that is good to hear. a fellow honda owner wanting a hyundai?

 

looks like an EK hahah