2009 Hyundai Accent User Reviews

Pros

Nice Looking

Cons

Bad gas milage and rides rough

Purchased As New

I know everyone is saying that they get good gas milage, my brand new is hyundai is getting very bad gas milage. I keep taking it in to the dealership and they keep saying that they can't fix it unless a light comes on or it throws off a code, but they all agree that I should be getting way better gas milage. It looks like I bought a new car to have a $281 payment and get worse gas milage than my old 1991 Lincoln Towncar got. Pitiful. How did mechanics fix cars before computers??????...read morehide

Pros

Awesome MPG, great looks, amazing warranty, great handling

Cons

none

Purchased As New

So I bout the 2010 hyundai accent gs popular equipment package last week. I was able to get it taxes everything for only 11360 out the door (after lots of negotiating of course.) But this car, mine being the 5 speed is amazing!! You can get the 100,000 mile 10 year bumper to bumper extention for 1500 which I did and is completely worth it! It handles like a dream around bumps, corners, everywhere. I have free XM for 3 months, power everything and the 2010 has an eco light that tells you exactly when to shift in order to get the best gas mileage. For the price you can't get a better car. Hyundai has really cleaned up there act and how can you go wrong with such a warranty! The inside is very stylish on the popular equipment model even has a usb hookup for your ipod standard! I compared to my friends honda hatchback and this by far beats it! The inside is also suprisingly roomy!...read morehide

Pros

roomy interior, great radio, great on gas, fun to drive.

Cons

none

Purchased As New

this car is awesome. car is so roomy for a little car. my car is a 5 speed and has enough power. radio is very good. definitely would recommend this car.

Pros

Good gas milage, comfortable

Purchased As New

Bought this car brand new and the check engine light came on after about 14 hours of having it. The code was for knocking. The dealership said they fixed it and it came back on after about 5 more hours.

Pros

Price, Warranty and standard features

Cons

High RPMs

Purchased As New

I was blessed by the cash for clunkers program. I got $4500 and $1500 rebate from Hyundai. I paid $6999.97 total driving off the lot!!! I have owned a 2006 Toyota Corolla and loved it. I thought I was really going to be suffering in this little box, but man am I still being impressed. I got the base model with a 5-speed(Which I prefer). The only option mine had was the alloy gas cap cover, which I think is very sporty. The only issue I have had is that the driver's side airbag light started coming on at random times. I was going to call the dealer, but someone at work said they had had similar problems when the weather was wet. Well sure enough I had had the problem in wet conditions. The only thing concerning me is the RPM situation. At 60 mph she turns 3000 rpm and at 80 mph 4000 rpm. Not used to hearing a motor scream so hard, but she is incredibly responsive for such a small car. Overall I am very impressed and Blessed. I would suggest buying this car to anyone....read morehide

Pros

Price, warranty, room, mileage, fun

Cons

None

Purchased As New

I needed a car right away and drive a lot of miles so naturally I was looking for fuel economy. I read reviews and the Accent seemed to fit the bill. I expected a slow, little, boring cracker box. Wow!
I loved it the minute I left the dealership. It's comfortable, fun to drive, and who can beat the warranty and gas mileage. Drive it before you buy a Civic or Corolla. I bought it the same day. I got the popular equipment package for the a/c and stereo, and the 5-speed.
I'm really happy with it....read morehide

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....read morehide

Pros

Great value for the $$

Cons

NONE

Purchased As New

I bought a 2009 Accent last month and am very happy with it. It has a suprisingly good ride, great gas mileage ( if you drive 65 MPH on the road you will push up to 40 MPG) and decent stereo. I have read that in mountainous areas the car is underpowered and that could be a factor. I live in Florida and the car has plenty of power. I wanted to buy a Yaris but they are to expensive and smaller than Accent's :-) PS.... Tint the windows!...read morehide

Pros

With a 5-speed manual it has suprising power for a 4cyl.

Cons

Cheap looking dash and likes to eat O2 sensors

Purchased As New

For the $$, this was a no-brainer for a commuter car. I got the base GS 3-door with a 5-speed and paid a whopping $10 out the door. Not many cars can be bought new for that price today.

The 4-cyl it is suprisingly quick. It doesn't match my 12sec modded Camaro by any means, but it loves to operate in the upper RPM range and thus does very well for interstate travel and merging into traffic. It's also a smooth engine and doesn't hiccup or have "dead spots" in the RPM range. With the 5-speed I can drive it like I stole it every day and get an average 32mpg, which is well over the "rated" EPA figures.

The seats are very supportive and Hyundai thoughtfully added a driver-side armrest that's ergonomically perfect. Gauges are clear and easy to read (and it includes a tach). It has a firm suspension. Tolerences are very tight on interior and exterior panels (suprising for an econobox). The result has been no squeaks after 28K miles.

This car does have 3 downsides. I had to have the front O2 sensor replaced 2x under warranty (it likes to eat them).... and one reason the car is cheap is that it has cheap paint. Ballyhoo foreign cars vs American, but after 25K miles the Hyundai has 10x the paint chips of my 3x dometic cars combined. A simple bump against the bumpers will result in a missing chunk of paint. Last but not least, the shifter is nothing short of a spongy rubber band. It feels like a wet noodle and has a good inch of play in the stick after engaging each gear.

Overall, it's a good cheap car for the daily commute....read morehide

Pros

Overall a great car, very sleek looking

Cons

Takes a little bit to get on the interstate

Purchased As New

I purchased my 2009 Tango Red Accent on St. Patrick's Day. I have enjoyed this car tremendously. Before, I had a Kia Rio which was extremely unreliable. With the Accent, I don't have to listen to little creaks and sounds, etc. Also, the look of it is wonderful! So sleek. I love that I can get so much stuff in the back when I fold my seats down, but when they are up, my 6'2" brother can fit in the back with plenty of leg room! It does take a little pressure on the gas pedal to get onto the interstate - If you go up to 4rpm, you can watch the gas needle go towards E a little quicker. But overall, I love this car. The sound of the speakers is amazing, I've barely got any dents in the door (and I go to walmart on a weekly basis), The interior is so comfortable, and it was at a good price! I would (and have) recommend this car to everyone!...read morehide