Hyundai Accent Hatchback (00-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2000

This Accent shares the same name as the model that ran from 1994-1999, but it's an all-new model. It also got a tweak in 2003. It's a straight-forward, practical and reliable Focus-sized car - available as a three or five-door hatchback or a four-door saloon. The Accent is good value (it comes with a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty as standard) and reliable, but the blob-like styling will not appeal to all buyers and rivals hold there value better.

2 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£7,195 - £11,845

Used price range:

£323 - £2,011

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Cracking value, market-leading five-year warranty.

Styling is a bit clumsy.

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Driving & Performance

Performance

2 out of 5
"Three petrol units: 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 and one diesel: 1.5 CRTD. The two smaller petrol engines are..."
Handling

2.5 out of 5
"For parking and in traffic, the Accent's light controls are a bonus. Visibility is pretty good..."

Comfort

Comfort

2.5 out of 5
"Plenty of headroom, and legroom for the front passenger, but adults in the back may find it a little..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"Accent is a practical little car - so it's no surprise that there's a large boot. Hatchback is easy..."
Equipment

3 out of 5
"1.3i has adjustable steering column, RDS stereo, body colour bumpers, internally adjustable mirrors,..."
Behind the wheel

2.5 out of 5
"Clutch pedal is too high for long-legged drivers and the seats lack some support otherwise, it's an..."

Costs

Running costs

2.5 out of 5
"Reasonably fuel-efficient, but heavy depreciation, not as cheap to insure as some. Major draw is the..."
Green credentials

4 out of 5
"Accent is a good choice for eco-friendly buyers. With an average of 159 g/km CO2 across the line-up,..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

2 out of 5
"This model has not yet been crash tested by Euro NCAP. Posher models get ABS and EBD. CDX gets..."
Reliability

3 out of 5
"Hyundai have improved their reliability of late. Five-year warranty takes care of the worries."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

2 out of 5
"List prices look cheap, but compared to a pre-registered, delivery mileage Ford Focus or Renault..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"Good way of getting a nearly new car for banger money. A used Accent makes a great used buy for the..."
Selling

2.5 out of 5
"Part-ex it to a Hyundai dealer to get the best price."