2000 Hyundai Accent

By Bob Storck

The gap between Japanese and Korean quality is closing, and Hyundai is making great progress. The 2000 Accent is further proof of the "New Hyundai." The car has been redesigned from the ground up and offers a larger cabin, refined engine, smoother ride and better handling. The new look is both contemporary and conservative. All new Hyundais come with an impressive 10 year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty.

This new Accent is larger in almost every way. Wheelbase, overall length, and overall width have all been increased, giving the Accent improved legroom, headroom and hip room.

The base L and midlevel GS come in hatchback mode while the highline GL model comes only in sedan form. Options range from power windows and air conditioning to heated mirrors and a CD player as well as ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), which monitors weight distribution within the vehicle to improve ABS effectiveness during quick stops. The base engine remains a 1.3-liter four-cylinder with a larger 1.5-liter optional. The 1.5 liter engine is one of the most powerful in its class, and had its origin in Korea with their Alpha project.