2000 Hyundai Accent

Accent Proves That Korean Car Industry Has Arrived

By Bob Storck

Price Range - $8999-12,500 Pricing And Options

Engine - 1.5 liter, 92 hp I4
Front Engine/Front Drive

MPG city/hwy - 28/36

Airbags - DP
ABS - No

Features – Hyundai proves that inexpensive does not mean that you have to settle for less - Accent has the highest level of standard equipment in the price segment and a killer warranty

(El Cajon, CA) The sub compact end of the market is the most under rated and overlooked part of the lineup in the US. First time buyers frequently look upon them as alternatives to used cars. More and more buyers are rejecting the values that have shaped the car industry in the last few decades, and are seeking solid, simple but reliable transportation. Hyundai is ready.

Itās interesting to note how little $10,000 can purchase these days. It can provide a down payment on a house (and not a very big one at that), a down payment on a Mercedes Benz (and not a very plush one at that) or a semesterās tuition, room and board at a University (and not a very respected one at that).

Ten thousand dollars is basically Īchump changeā in the general scheme of things. Well, Hyundai has a deal for you! A quite well-equipped 2000 Accent can be had for right around $10,000.

The Accent is all new for 2000, and is longer and wider than the previous generation, providing even more comfort. It is about the same size as the Chevrolet Metro, and is available as a notch back coupe and a 4-door sedan. The coupe styling hides a hatchback, which allows that extra convenience along with nice lines. The hatchback provides a good deal of versatility and it is a wonder that more hatchbacks are not available.

Hyundai offers a long list of standard features that consumers typically expect to find only on vehicles costing thousands more. It has an impressive array of standard equipment and solid engineering and continues to offer standard stereo cassette sound system, dual outside mirrors, rear window defroster, retractable dual cupholder, remote fuel filler release and variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer system, so it is not a bare bones set of wheels.