2001 Hyundai Accent: Road Test
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- MSRP: $8,999 -$10,499
- Invoice: $8,610 -$9,827
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Our road test for the 2001 Hyundai Accent includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Hyundai Accent from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Hyundai Accent, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Accent help you decide if a 2001 Hyundai Accent is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.7 |
We haven't tested a 1.6-liter Accent, but the larger engine should improve on our manual-shift L's sluggish 11.2-sec 0-60 mph time. It should also work better with automatic transmission, but any Accent still demands noisy full-throttle operation for passing "sprints."
FUEL ECONOMY
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.8 |
Our test manual-shift L hatchback averaged 29.6 mpg. This year's 1.6-liter versions should do as well, if not slightly better.
RIDE QUALITY
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.7 |
Accent absorbs small bumps reasonably well, but large potholes can be jolting, and ride is jiggly on washboard surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.2 |
Low-achiever tires limit grip, but Accent corners with safe front-drive predictability and moderate body lean. It also makes reasonably short simulated panic stops despite minor rear-wheel locking and marked, but not alarming, nosedive.
QUIETNESS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.6 |
No car in this class is really quiet, but Accent is class-competitive for noise and vibration.
CONTROLS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.5 |
Simple and straightforward, with clearly marked controls in easy reach. Taller drivers might feel crowded at the wheel, as the seat doesn't have much rearward travel.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.3 |
Seats are comfortable and supportive for everyday commuting, but longer trips may prove tiring.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.1 |
Seat is too narrow for three adults and too flat for good support. Not enough leg and head room for anyone over 6-feet tall. Entry/exit just OK in the sedan, a pinch in hatchbacks.
CARGO ROOM
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3.3 |
Not vast, but comparable to that of most rivals. Sedans are limited by a short, narrow trunklid.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.6 |
Makes sense as a budget-priced commuter car that seems well made and boasts a generous warranty. Remember, though, Hyundai lags most every non-Korean brand in resale values--and most rivals offer better performance and refinement than Accent for little more money.
Total Score
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 36 | 42.8 |
Total Score: 36
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