Jim Kenzie on the 2009 Hyundai Accent

Wheels' Jim Kenzie reviews the 2009 Hyundai Accent.

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[CBXweb]

Sad that Hyundai does not get the props they deserve.

[palebeachbum]

The Accent has always been a pretty decent car. Yes it's small and noisy. Especially the older ones. But comfort is not bad at all and they're quite roomy for being so small. It's meant to be a cheap runabout, preferably for cities but with highway capabilities. A lot of people NEED a car like this but are too stupid and instead buy some gas sucking SUV or truck because it's "cool". The Accent is for people who want a cheap to run car with their priorities riding in the front seat.

[CiaraLaS]

I got this car and I freaking love it. It's excellent on gas which is essential in this economy. And its not an ugly car at all. Yea its small, but I'm a small person lol.

[raba3e]

see hyundai accent drift

saudi arabia accent drift

[matrixloader]

I got a 2010 Accent as a rental and i was very impressed with the little car, it got over 30+ mpg on the highway and there was almost no road noise. it had no power windows but it had a very nice xm sat radio that sounded very very nice. overall i liked the nightime blue lighting in the interior and it handled very well with decent power for a car this small. i looked into the new gen accent coming out and it will have 120 hp and get 40mpg. if your looking for a great gas saver then this is it.

[GrahamCrackers94]

@palebeachbum

WOOT!!! someone with A BRAIN!

Great comment!

[jpusar]

Just few years back, that same accent had a terribly underpowered engine, no radio or AC option, 2 airbags, impossibly small seats, unmoveable steering wheel, and no cruise control. And forget ABS. You'd be lucky if the brakes stopped past 2 traffic lights. Also, you would be killed if you got into an accident in one of these.

Now: the car has a 3-5 star crash test rating, 6 airbags, ABS STANDARD (who does this?!?), Radio with CD and AUX STAND, Roomy front and do-able back, tilt, and cruise.

[Jim4575]

@supercooled Well that maybe true but I the Honda Fit Sport is $25000 too. I bought the 2006 Sentra Special Edition. It only came to $19,000 with all taxes and fees. I put down $10,000 with payments of $250 a month with 0.8% financing for 36 months. I myself like a few options but not everything it just make the bill bigger and bigger.

[marjches]

Is all 1.6 in hyudai accent has the same exhuast manifold?

[supercooled]

@Jim4575 In my opinion that defeats the purpose of getting an affordable car like this. Everyone knows the dealership nickel and dime you when it comes to extras and options. I configured the base model and the monthly payments are only $150! That's almost the price of a Metropass. I imagine gas shouldn't be more than $50 a month since I've driven an 04 Echo and gas it pretty good.

[KosaiAvonej]

You get what you pay for when you buy this car, you get a simple but reliable little car. Thats really all you need in this day and age.

[Jim4575]

My brother got the 2007 Accent Sr. $25,000!!! Started at $19,000. Sounds like a lot however you do get a skirt package, Chrome exhaust tip, 16 inch Rims, Driving lights. Air, Pw,Pdl, Nasty stero with sub woofer, 4 wheel disc brakes!! with abs. Moon roof , keyless entry , a performance air filter.You could also order a lowering kit, suspension kit and stainless steel exhaust.

This car is very good on gas and not bad for noise , built well too!!! I was amazed it was like a civic si .