Hyundai Accent GLS

Reviewed by: Jeff Fortson of JeffCars.com
Date: September 2006

Arrival Date:

This all-new, sleekly restyled second generation Hyundai arrived in 2006. As of now, this vehicle is only available as a 4-door sedan. However, a 3-door model will be introduced during the 2007 model year.

Target audience:

Hyundai is going after the competitive compact market. They’re looking for customers that refuse to compromise quality, safety, fuel efficiency, affordability and one of America’s best new car warranties in a compact.

Replaced:

It replaced the first generation Accent which debuted in 2000. The Accent received a few minor exterior updates in 2003.

What’s new:

This vehicle has been reworked from the inside out.

Body type:

This is a compact 4-door sedan

Seating:

This vehicle is capable of seating four.

Popular Standard Features:

Safety Features/Awards:

- NHTSA ( National Highway Traffic Safety Administration):

*Five Star safety ratings for: front driver and front passenger in a frontal crash test

-ABS Brakes

-Air Bags: driver and front passenger- front and side airbags, side impact airbags for front -Roof-mounted side curtain: front and rear outboard passengers

- ABS brakes

-Rear Window Defroster (standard on test vehicle)

-Remote Keyless Entry (optional on test vehicle)

-3 rear seat adjustable headrests

Warranty:

Basic warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first)

Powertrain warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first)

Maintenance Included: No

Towing Included: Yes

Engine/Gas Mileage:

1.6L, 4-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 28 city/36 highway (featured on test car)

Fuel efficiency:

The 4-cylinder Hyundai offers a manual or automatic transmission which offers the same horsepower but a slight difference in fuel economy.

Looking forward:

We know that this vehicle was launched as a 4-door only in 2006. In 2007, Hyundai will launch the 3-door version of this vehicle. It wouldn’t hurt if the engineers at Hyundai consider adding a little more juice to this vehicle to boost the horsepower to match its compact competitors. Additionally, adding a pop up sunroof package for the 4-door sedan wouldn’t disappoint consumers shopping this vehicle.

What’s so special:

For a compact vehicle, there are a number of standard features at an affordable price. How many compact cars come with standard ABS and 6 airbags?

How much:

The 4-door Hyundai Accent JeffCars.com evaluated with the automatic transmission started at $13,305. When adding on a few popular options,such as air condition, power windows, heated mirrors, power windows and 15 inch tires, the total price including destination remained a hare under $15,000.