Hyundai Accent Hatchback (00-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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

Safety

This model has not yet been crash tested by Euro NCAP. Posher models get ABS and EBD. CDX gets keyless entry and an alarm, base models are not that secure (or desirable to thieves).

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3 out of 5

Reliability

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

Car check problem points

Body

Panels dent easily, scrapes on body coloured bumpers.

Engine/Gearbox

Some reports of faulty clutches on early models.

Other

No problems reported.