2002 Hyundai Accent: Road Test
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- MSRP: $8,999 -$11,249
- Invoice: $8,610 -$10,529
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Our road test for the 2002 Hyundai Accent includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Hyundai Accent from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Hyundai Accent, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Hyundai Accent help you decide if a 2002 Hyundai Accent is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.7 |
We haven't tested a GS or GL with the 1.6 liter engine, but they should be a little quicker than the sluggish 11.2-sec 0-60 mph time of our 1.5-liter L test car. Any Accent still will demand noisy full-throttle operation for passing or freeway merging.
FUEL ECONOMY
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.7 |
Test 1.5-liter hatchback averaged 29.6 mpg. The 1.6-liter models should do about as well.
RIDE QUALITY
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.1 |
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 | 4.9 |
Low-achiever tires limit grip, but Accent corners predictably with moderate body lean. It also makes reasonably short simulated panic stops despite minor rear-wheel locking and marked, but not alarming, nosedive. Lack of ABS option is unfortunate.
QUIETNESS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.6 |
No car in this price range is really quiet, but Accent is class-competitive for noise and vibration.
CONTROLS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.6 |
Simple and straightforward, with clearly marked controls in easy reach. Optional white-faced gauges brighten the look.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.4 |
Taller drivers might feel crowded at the wheel, as the seat doesn't have much rearward travel. GL and GS have height-adjustable driver seat. Seats are comfortable and supportive for everyday commuting, but longer trips may prove tiring.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.2 |
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. All models have folding rear seat; split folding on GL and GS.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.7 |
Accent makes some sense as a budget-priced commuter car that's reasonably well-made and comes with a generous warranty. However, most rivals offer better performance and refinement than Accent for little more money. And Hyundai lags most every non-Korean brand in resale value.
Total Score
| L, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 37 | 44.2 |
Total Score: 37
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