2009 Hyundai Accent User Reviews

Pros

low cost, fuel econ., best warranty, built in XM, extras at base level

Cons

low torque 1st gear, balky standard shifter(must add B&M sport shifter!), hard door armrest

Purchased As Used

Bought a used 2008 GS hatch w/ 13Kmi., and only the A/C and stereo option. Impressed with what you get for the money. Great gas mileage( I don't know what some reviewers are smoking with these low MPG claims!) I measure MPG precisely, and the worst I've gotten is 32.5MPG/suburban commute,errands,running A/C. On a long mostly hwy trip, I got 39.7MPG! And I don't drive slowly.
Interior fit and finish impressive for this class; not fancy but laid out well and sturdy. The XM/CD and six speakers are wonderful.
Seats are comfortable and have seat seat height adj., right fold down armrest, tilting rear seats, cabin air filter, fade cabin lamp, hatch and gl.box lamp.( all amazing for this class car). Great vis. with the large front window. Gauges/controls are visible and ergonomic.
I looked at many other econ.cars- Yaris is too boxy, interior is cheaper, price higher. Versa has quiet ride, but not much road feel and has a pitching reaction to bumps. Fit engine was very boomy, interior had too much retro metallic, wasn't too comfortable. Civic has best handling, but you sit too low, and it's $thousands more than others. For the money, what you get, and the fantastic warranty, I don't think you can go wrong with the Accent.