Hyundai Accent Saloon (03-03) - Review

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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 their value better.
2 out of 5

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£9,182 - £10,982

Used price range:

£847 - £1,444

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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 their value better.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    2 out of 5

    "The salooon doesn't have the same range of engines as the hatchback. In fact there's only one - the..."

  • 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. It's deep and..."

  • 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

    0 out of 5

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."

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