Safety? In addition to front and rear crumple zones, 1-piece side panel structure and side door impact beams the Accent comes with a second-generation driver's side air bag, that uses Hyundai's 'one-box' sensor design improving reliability, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, child seat anchor and child safety rear door locks (GL). That said no passenger side airbag is included.
Despite being one of the lowest priced models in Canada, overall build quality has been very good for the Accent with the 2003 model expected to be better. A strong warranty with 36 months or 60,000 km of comprehensive bumper to bumper coverage and 60 months or 100,000 km covering the powertrain should give comfort to first time Hyundai buyers, who aren't used to the brands better than average reliability.
There you have it. If you're looking for a cheap, economical, reliable little car that's a hoot to drive then the Accent just might work for you.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$12,395 - $15,765
- Body Type: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan
- Layout: Front engine, FWD
- Base Engine: 90 hp, 96 lb-ft of torque, 1.5-L, 16-valve, SOHC I-4
- Optional Engine: 104 hp, 106 lb-ft of torque, 1.6-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum
- Curb Weight (min-max): 992 - 1,024 kg (2,187 - 2,257 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (GL trunk): 334 L (11.8 cu ft)
- Cargo Volume (GS/GSi seat up/down): 479 / 935 L (16.9 / 33.0 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 8.1 / 6.0 L/100 km (manual)
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Kia Rio, Toyota Echo
- Web Site: www.hyundaicanada.com
