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presently the third-bestselling subcompact in the United States2008 Hyundai Accent - enlargeComplete Hyundai Accent New Car Reviews listed below
The Hyundai Accent subcompact economy coupe and sedan are presently the third-bestselling subcompact in the United States, trailing after its rivals the Chevrolet Aveo and Toyota Yaris.1 It is the winner of Australia's Best Small Car for 2000 and 2001.2 This model is assembled in Asan, South Korea, Barcelona, Anzoategui, and Venezuela.
The 2008 Hyundai Accent is available in coupe (MSRP $11,395.00 - $15,995.00 / Invoice $11,160.00 - $15,553.00) and sedan (MSRP $13,545.00 - $14,545.00 / Invoice $13,213.00 - $14,168.00) versions. The Accent comes in GS, SE, and GLS trim levels. This model competes with the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. The Hyundai Accent is equipped with a 110-horsepower, 1.6-liter I4 engine, a standard five-speed manual transmission and a front-wheel drive system. Buyers may also opt for a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Hyundai Accent has a front stabilizer bar, a torsion beam rear suspension, a front independent suspension, and a MacPherson strut front suspension.
Exterior features for the Hyundai Accent include 14 x 5.0 inch steel wheels, all season tires, and a steel spare wheel. This model has an inside-mounted spare tire, a temporary spare tire, and full wheel covers. The 2008 Hyundai Accent also has a rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, and a rear spoiler.
Hyundai Accent instrumentation features are a clock, low fuel level warning, and a tachometer.
Seats and trim features on the Hyundai Accent include bucket front seats, a height-adjustable driver seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and rear ventilation ducts. This model has a 5-person total seating capacity, cloth upholstery, a bench rear seat, and a folding with storage center armrest.
The Hyundai Accent basic convenience features include a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, front cupholders, 12-volts front power outlets, and a manual rear seat easy entry. This model has a speed-proportional power steering, manual driver and passenger exterior mirrors, front door pockets, and a front console with storage.
The Hyundai Accent comfort features include an interior air filtration and a cargo area light.
Hyundai Accent entertainment and telematics features include 4-total speakers, an XM satellite radio, an AM/FM stereo, and a mast antenna.
Hyundai Accent safety and security features include dual front side-mounted airbags, a passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, and child seat anchors. This model has 2 front and 3 rear height-adjustable headrests, tire pressure monitoring, and ventilated front disc and rear drum brakes. More features include front and rear head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, and a rear center 3-point belt.
Alternative/additional features on the SE and GLS trim levels include 16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels, a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and an electronic brake-force distribution. This model has a remote anti-theft alarm system, front fog and driving lights and power windows and mirrors. This model also has remote power door locks, 1 one-touch power window, and a retained accessory power. It is also equipped with front and rear cupholders, a front seatback storage, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It also has air conditioning, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, and leather trim on shift knob. More features include an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, 6-total speakers, a 172-watts stereo output, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
Alternative/additional features available only on the GLS trim levels include 14 x 5.5 inch steel wheels, rear door child safety locks, an emergency interior trunk release, and a trunk light.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Hyundai Accent held up mechanically. The Hyundai Accent received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2006): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, electrical, climate, and audio system, suspension, brakes, and exhaust; Very Good ratings for fuel system, and paint and trim; Good ratings for squeaks and rattles, and power equipment; and Fair rating for body hardware.
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Hyundai's new two-door Accent looks good considering its cheap price. It starts under $11,000 for a basic, stripped-down model, or around $14,000 for one with more goodies. Build quality in the affordable Accent is much better than in Hyundai's cars just a few years ago. If you're looking to save money on your car payment and your gas bill, this is a great way to do it.
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